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30+ Derby Parties & Events to Attend in Louisville
Enjoy the glitz, glamour & fun at these 30+ Kentucky Derby-themed parties and events.
Learn MoreOld Forester Oaks Night Dinner
133 West Market St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Old Forester Oaks Night Dinner
As twilight settles over Hotel Bourré Bonne, step into a scene straight out of a vintage daydream, where Old Forester’s timeless craft meets LoveShackFancy’s...
12th Annual Woodford Reserve Oaks Brunch
400 S. 2nd Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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12th Annual Woodford Reserve Oaks Brunch
Elevate your Kentucky Derby experience by beginning your Oaks Day with the most exclusive ticket of the decade. Join us for a morning surrounded by sparkling...
Annual Oaks Day Brunch
216 S. Shelby St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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You're cordially invited to kick off Derby Weekend at our annual Oaks Day Brunch! Join us at our Flagship retail store for a unique 4-course brunch menu...
Fillies and Lillies Party
704 Central Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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On May 2, the Kentucky Derby Museum is the host for an unforgettable night of live performances, bourbon tastings, premium food and beverage, and interactive...
Creatures of the Night: Wonders of Whip-poor-wills
2075 Clermont Rd, Hwy 245
Clermont, Kentucky 40110
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Creatures of the Night: Wonders of Whip-poor-wills
Spring is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high-pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Discover...
Fontaines D.C. USA TOUR 2025
611 S 4th St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Experience Fontaines D.C. Live at Mercury Ballroom! Get ready for an electrifying night as Fontaines D.C. brings their dynamic post-punk sound to Mercury...
Derby Concert Series: Two Friends
411 S Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Derby Concert Series: Two Friends
Two Friends, One Unforgettable NightGet ready, Louisville! The Derby Concert Series is bringing the party to Fourth Street Live! with an electrifying...
#GirlsNightOut Cruise
401 W. River Rd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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This one’s for the girls! Celebrate each other and the women who’ve shaped river history aboard the Mary M. Miller, a very special riverboat named after the...
Ship Wrek
411 S Fourth Street\r\n411 S Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Cinco Sips
823 East Market Street, Suite 103\r\nSte. 103
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Shake things up this Cinco de Mayo season with a hands-on mixology class at Liquor Lab! Learn how to craft three unique, seasonal margarita flavors with...
151st Kentucky Derby
700 Central Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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The 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve is the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®. You'll have the opportunity to witness the world's...
3rd Annual Derby Breakfast
400 S. 2nd Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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A Kentucky Derby tradition presented by Makers House™ in collaboration with Woodford Reserve returns in 2025 at the esteemed Omni Hotel. Begin your Derby...
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