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Minnesota's Best Derby Party 2025

SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
Minnesota's Best Derby Party is back at Canterbury Park!
Presented by Maker's Mark
Join us in celebrating the 151st Kentucky Derby! Come watch, wager and enjoy the Kentucky Derby experience at a real racetrack for a day, packed with everything Derby. Experience indoor and outdoor party areas featuring food, drink and celebration. From Maker's Mark mint juleps, to roses, red carpets, selfie stations, contests, vendors, and of course screenings of the most exciting two minutes in sports on the jumbotron!

Activities Include:
  • Live Outdoor Music
  • Maker's Mark Mint Julep Specials
  • Red Carpet Selfie Station
  • Maker's Mark Sample Bar
  • Best Dressed / Best Hat Contest / Best Couple
  • And a variety of vendors
Derby attire is encouraged, but not required!

For the Gambler

Doors Open at 8:00AM
Kentucky Derby Race: 5:50PM (Approx.)
Reserve Tables in Advance
First Come, First Serve Seating Available
Walk-Up Wagering Available
Free Admission: Gold, Silver and Bronze MVP Members

For the Derby Party Fan

Minnesota's Best Derby Party
12:00PM: Doors Open
12:00PM: Derby Party Kick-Off and Festivities
- Derby Party Events Schedule Coming Soon -
5:50PM (Approx.): Kentucky Derby Race

Contests

Show off your unique style and creativity with the potential to win fun prizes.
  • Best Dressed Couple
  • Best Dressed Single
  • Most Extravagant Hat
Ken-Ducky Derby Chuck-a-Duck Contest
Test your arm in the Chuck-a-Duck contest. Throw your duck from the Track Apron into the Apple Autos truck on the track for a chance to win Prizes! $5/Duck. All proceeds will be donated to the Leg Up Fund.

Party Activities

  • Red Carpet Moments & Selfie Stations
  • Live Music by Pop Rocks
  • Specialty Mint Julip Cocktails
  • Contests
  • Maker's Mark Bar
  • Kim Crawford Sample Stations
  • And More!

Vendors

Information to Come!

Want to be a part of Minnesota's Best Derby Party? Apply Here

Live Performance by PopRocks!

PopROCKS is a high energy immersive experience!
With three lead vocalists and the hottest live band around, PopROCKS
delivers a night of entertainment unlike any other group. Members of the
group enjoy a dynamic, high-powered chemistry that is as infectious to the
crowds as the band's playlist of hit dance party jams!

PopROCKS has cultivated a worldwide reputation by performing in Europe,
The Middle East, South America, and in over twenty U.S. states and
Canadian provinces in North America. The group has collaborated with over
fifty Fortune 500 companies for special events, and worked with the major
sporting leagues including the NFL, NHL, MLB, and NCAA.

PopROCKS is honored and humbled to partner with Armed
Forces Entertainment and the USO multiple times a year to perform for
the troops stationed all over the globe.

Complete with high-end musicianship, powerful vocals, choreography, spot
on impersonations, special effects, and energetic performances, PopROCKS
is more than just a band - they are an experience.

PopROCKS aims to make a positive impact on people, communities, and the
planet with its most important tools: passion, creativity and showmanship.

Derby charm bar

Design your perfect Derby Charm Bracelet or Necklace with Bound Jewelry! Hand pick from a stunning selection of hundreds of beautiful charms to create your own unique, personalized keepsake. The perfect way to craft a one-of-a-kind memento!
*Additional cost

Putting Contest

Step up to the green this Derby Day with Golf Garage’s Putting Contest! Test your short game skills for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just in it for fun, it’s the perfect way to add a little friendly competition to the festivities. Swing by and sink some putts!

Derby Social Experience

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Derby experience! Includes a private social in our Silks Event Space. Enjoy a beautiful indoor-outdoor setting, with a private front row viewing deck of the stage, exclusive buffet, Jim Beam & Kim Crawford samples, two beer & wine drink tickets, discount to the Derby Charm Bar, special champagne toast, and other VIP surprises! Spend time under the sun, meet other derby fans, enjoy a signature Maker's Mark Mint Julep or Jim Beam Pineapple Mule and get ready for the Kentucky Derby Race on the big screen.
*Indoor Space with Climate Control
Minnesota's Best Derby Party <br>Derby Social Experience 5/3/2025
Minnesota's Best Derby Party
Derby Social Experience 5/3/2025
The Ultimate Derby Experience! Includes admission, all Derby Party activities, access to outdoor viewing deck, buffet, two drink tickets, champagne toast, and other add-ons.
General Admission Ages 21+ $80.00

General Admission And Reserved Seating Tickets

Minnesota's Best Derby Party <br>General Admission 5/3/2025
Minnesota's Best Derby Party
General Admission 5/3/2025
Ticket not required for Gold, Silver, and Bronze MVP Card Holder. Show MVP card at entrance.
General Admission Adult (age 18+) $10.00 General Admission Youth (Ages 17 and Under) are free
Minnesota's Best Derby Party <br>Reserved Clubhouse Seating 2025
Minnesota's Best Derby Party
Reserved Clubhouse Seating 2025
Clubhouse tables are sold out for today.

Does NOT include General Admission.
$10.00
For ticketing information please email CAdmissions@canterburypark.com or call (952) 445-7224

Presented By

Maker's Mark

Derby Day Partners

Jim Beam
By The Yard
Hornitos
MN Lottery
Kim Crawford
Ruffino
Woodbridge
Meiomi
Stella Artois
Touchdown Tile

For Partnership information please contact: Kip Rakos, Director of Corporate Partnerships | krakos@canterburypark.com | 952-233-4845

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