Get ready for the most spirited party this spring!
Celebrate Derby Day with style, bourbon, and a whole lot of good food for a great cause. All ticket proceeds support Hunger Task Force, so every sip, bite, and bet helps feed our community. Dress to impress! Big Hats! Bowties! Bold colors—we want to see it all.
This is a family-friendly crowd—but it gets busy, so leave the strollers and pets at home.
What's Pourin':
- Mint Juleps & Oaks Lily cocktails
- Maker's Mark Bourbon, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale & more
Hot Picks to Win:
- 11 Herbs & Spices Cauliflower (roasted with secret seasonings, grilled red onion, parm crumble, lemon aioli)
- Benedictine Sandwich (this ain't your granny's tea sandwich)
- Kentucky Hot Browns Party Sandwich (perfect for sharing)
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Live Music: Sliphorn Jazz Band brings the brass and the party vibes
🎩 Dress to impress! Bowties, big hats, bold colors — we love it all, and we've got prizes to prove it.
Have what it takes to be judged? Strut your stuff for a chance to win in our Best Dressed Contest, with categories like:
✨ Best Dressed: Bold & Beautiful -- For anyone serving head-to-toe style with confidence and flair.
✨ Best Dressed: Dapper & Distinguished -- Classic, quirky, or cool—bring your best Derby Day look.
✨ Best Dressed Duo -- Whether you're a power couple, besties, or partners in Derby crime—bring the coordination and creativity.
✨ Best Dressed Crew -- Groups of 3 or more. Synchronized style? Theme? Over-the-top attitude? Yes, please.
✨ Most Elegant Hat -- Timeless, tasteful, and topped to perfection.
✨ Most Creative Hat -- The bolder, the better—surprise us!
We'll also have prize raffles and a 50/50 raffle — you win half the pot, and Hunger Task Force gets the other half.
🐎 Want to up the stakes? Extra $5 horse bets will be available all day, with every dollar supporting Hunger Task Force.
TICKETS:
- General Admission Donation – $20 in advance ($22 at the door) Entry + 1 bet
- Grandstand Donation – $40/person (2 tickets min.) Guarantees a table + 2 bets
- Winner's Circle Donation – $80/person (2 tickets min.) Guarantees a table + 4 bets + your first drink on us
⚠️ Tickets for tables WILL sell out—grab yours early!
Please note: there are no physical tickets for this event. You do not need to go to Maxie's to pick up tickets.