*No coolers or glassware permitted on the apron, patio, or Simulcast areas.
Derby Day Extravaganza
- at
the Racetrack
- Saturday, May 2nd 2026
- 10:00am
Derby Day Extravaganza
Saturday, May 2nd
Join us for live harness racing, food and drinks, including signature mint juleps and live Churchill Downs action!
Churchill Downs will be shown on the infield screen and throughout the Pacer’s Clubhouse, Racing Lobby & Simulcast areas all day.
All-ages event!
All ages welcome, must be 18+ to place wagers.
Schedule of Events
10:00am | Betting opens
1:00pm | Live harness racing begins on the racetrack
Plus, enjoy a festive hat revue and a live broadcast of the iconic Run for the Roses!
Place your Bets
(18+) Lower-level Simulcast (self-service) and upper level Pacer’s Clubhouse betting windows (tellers) will open at 10:00am
Advance Wagering
Friday, May 1st starting at 10:00am in lower-level Simulcast. Attendants will be available to assist.
Schedule of Events
10:00am | Betting & Program Desk Open
11:00am | Starting Gate Bar & Outdoor Concessions Open
1:00pm - 5:00pm | Live harness racing
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Hat Revue registration – Racing Lobby
6:15pm – 6:30pm | Hat judging on the racing apron
6:30pm | Hat revue winners announced
6:57pm | Derby Post Time
Hat Revue Contest
Get ready to flaunt your finest headwear at our Hat Revue Contest! Whether it's elegant, quirky, or downright extravagant, we want to see your most fabulous hats.
Registration in the Racing Lobby | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hat Judging on the Racing Apron | 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Winners Announced | 6:30pm
Categories Include:
Best in Show – Hat-to-Toe
Most Elegant Hat
Most Creative/Outrageous Hat
The Boldest Brim
Too Hot to Trot
Dapper Dan
Best Pair or Group Themed Hats
Food & Beverage
Food Trucks
Featured local food trucks.
Beverages
Mint Juleps, Coors Light, Heineken, Party on the Patio Lager with Lime, Happy Thursday, High Noon, Surfside, White Claw and a variety of spirits and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Specialty Juleps
Peach Honey Mint Julep
Crown Royal Peach Whiskey and honey mint simple syrup served over ice and garnished with fresh mint
Mint Julep Shaken Espresso
Fresh-brewed espresso, mint syrup, and milk served over ice and garnished with fresh mint
Go back to your old Kentucky home! Add a shot of bourbon to your julep and head to the winner's circle! $5 upcharge
Classic Julep with Jim Beam or Bulleit Kentucky Bourbon
Your choice of bourbon, served with simple syrup and topped with fresh mint
Pineapple Mint Julep Margarita
Blanco Tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave syrup, fresh pineapple, and mint
Jameson Julep
Jameson Irish Whiskey, simple syrup, fresh mint served over ice
Suntory Whiskey Julep
Suntory Whiskey, simple syrup, fresh mint, served over ice
Watermelon Mint Julep
Woodford Reserve, watermelon puree, simple syrup, topped with fresh mint.
Lavender Mint Julep
Woodford Reserve, lavender tea, simple syrup, topped with fresh mint.
Blueberry Mint Julep
Woodford "Official Derby Bourbon", mint syrup, blueberry mint purée, garnished with fresh mint
Spa Sapphire
No hat? No problem! Spa Sapphire will be on site with Derby Day essentials, and many more fabulous extras!
Entertainment
Jay Luke
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Piano Night with Lee Strubeck
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Ken Country
8:30pm – 12:30am