Don't you hate it when two fun-filled events occur on the same day? Sorry, Cinco de Mayo. This column is dedicated to the Belle of the Ball - the 138th Kentucky Derby. Remember, you don't have to be at the Derby to party like you're at the Derby!
In Chicago here's a list of exciting events that are a sure BET! By the way, that pretty lady in the picture is actress Paula Patton at last year's event.
Rockit Burger Bar (Wrigleyville) is hosting a Kentucky Derby Celebration. Join them on Saturday, May 5th, for the 138th Kentucky Derby Celebration from 3pm-6pm with Derby-themed cocktails and appetizers!
Pick the winning horse and enter for a chance to win great prizes! Prizes include the following:
- Tickets to the Chicago Fire
- Haircut and products by Jen the Barber at Chicago Buzz
- Gift card for haircut at JJ Studio
- Flywheel Sports passes
- POW martial Arts one month adult class pass
- Chicago Cubs tickets
- Underground VIP Experience
- Book by Andrea Metcalf
- Tour for four people of NBC newsroom
- Sunda gift card
- Rockit Bar and Grill gift card and MORE!
Proceeds will support the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Research Center!
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here!
Brownstone Tavern and Grill (Lakeview) throws a Derby Day Crawfish Boil with 1,000 pounds of crawfish flown in from New Orleans. The boil will be served with cornbread, gumbo, red beans, and rice
Attendees can watch the Derby on 14 LCD TVs and sip on $5 Maker's Mint Juleps! There will be giveaways after each race, including a $500 grand prize. Doors open at 11 a.m.
The aptly named Derby Bar and Grill (Lincoln Park) is hosting" the best Kentucky Derby party outside of Louisville." For the price of $75 you get a 4-hour package that includes premium Mint Juleps, Kentucky food offerings as well as many other drink options. The doors open at 12pm and the package is from 2pm-6pm. Tons of prizes and giveaways. Best dressed contest as well as best hat contest. There is nowhere else to be on Derby Day then at……DERBY!
Tickets are available here.
Once again its time to live the Crown Life!. Join them at Hawthorne Racetrack on Saturday May 5th to view the Kentucky Derby at the Crown Royal Triple Crown Event! This is an opportunity to dress your best, enjoy great entertainment, sip Crown Royal cocktails and Kentucky Style cuisine. Joe Kollege will be spinning and the MoFitz Project will be playing live. Don't miss this spectacular event. As usual it is free with your RSVP. Thanks to DJ Lee Farmer (name him as host). Go to www.guestcode.com and put in code 1047.
The annual celebration of one of the world’s great sporting events is a day long party—and you don’t need to go to Kentucky to be part of it! Derby Day at Arlington Park is all about world famous Mint Juleps, live music by Erica Iozzo, hat contests and good times with great friends! You can watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby simulcast and other live races throughout the day.
There are many ways to experience the excitement of Derby Day at Arlington Park. No matter which Derby experience you choose, it will certainly be a memorable one. Visit the Derby Day ticketing page for the scoop on the "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports™" and learn more about the days events — including the Million Room package and the popular Derby Party Zone presented by Moët & Chandon that gives you the ultimate Derby experience!
The first 2,500 guests to purchase Derby Day tickets online and in advance will receive an official 2012 Kentucky Derby glass. Guests who have purchased tickets online can redeem for their Derby glass at the East Paddock redemption counter.
Finally, if you're scared of a little expected rain (okay, T-Storm) and want to watch the race in the comfort of your own home, grab yourself a bottle of Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey (you'll hear more about Bulleit in our upcoming Winning Wine Wednesdays column) and make some of the smoothest Mint Juleps you'll ever taste!
Below is the official recipe from Executive Chef Jo-Jo Doyle of Levy Restaurants who plans the authentic dishes for Churchill Downs. Enjoy!
Kentucky Derby Mint Julep
Serves 6-8 people
- 2 cups - sugar
- 2 cups - water
- 16 oz - Kentucky bourbon, 2 per mint julep (We recommend Bulleit Bourbon)
- Crushed ice
- 10 sprigs fresh mint
- 8 mint julep glasses
For Bulleit Bourbon's Mint Julep Recipe consult their website's recipes.
Paula Patton's photo courtesy of 2011 Grey Goose Vodka, Lasko Photography
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