Celebrate the excitement and tradition of the 152nd Kentucky Derby with an unforgettable day at the racetrack. Watch, wager, and celebrate alongside fellow racing fans while enjoying the electric atmosphere of one of the most iconic sporting events of the year.

Take in the Derby experience with indoor and outdoor party spaces, classic Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps, rose arrangements throughout the venue, selfie stations, contests, and vendor experiences. When post time arrives, gather with the crowd to watch “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” on the giant jumbotron.

Derby Style Contests
Show off your Derby style, creativity, and flair for a chance to win fun prizes! Dress to impress and join in the excitement by competing in one of our fan-favorite contests:

• Best Dressed
• Best Dressed Couple
• Most Extravagant Hat

To participate, simply head to the outdoor stage on the track level when it’s time for the contest and show off your Derby look.

Ken-Ducky Derby Chuck-a-Duck Contest
Think you’ve got a great throwing arm? Put it to the test in our Chuck-a-Duck Contest! Purchase your rubber duck and meet us at the Winners Circle. Land your duck in the target for a chance to win prizes! It’s a fun, lighthearted challenge that’s just as exciting to watch as it is to play.

DJ Ray Mills has been working as an official DJ of the Minnesota Vikings going on 9 years and as a Minnesota Twins DJ for the last 5 years. Ray Mills is no stranger to traveling the country to entertain, having performed at 10AK in Las Vegas, private events in Miami, playing clubs and corporate events all around the country.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Kentucky Derby VIP experience with access to a private social in our Silks Event Space. This exclusive setting offers a beautiful indoor–outdoor atmosphere, complete with a private front-row viewing deck overlooking the stage, giving you the perfect place to relax and take in the celebration while soaking up the energy of Derby Day.

Your VIP experience includes an exclusive buffet, private Jim Beam and Kim Crawford sampling stations, two premium drink tickets, and a special champagne toast, along with a few surprise VIP perks throughout the day. Mingle with fellow racing fans, enjoy signature cocktails like a Maker’s Mark Mint Julep or Jim Beam Pineapple Mule, and get ready to watch the Kentucky Derby race on the big screen.

Indoor space with climate control for comfort throughout the event.

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