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The race takes two minutes. The party takes all day.

Plan your Derby here: menus, juleps, what to wear and 68 years of collector glasses.

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1

Throw the party

Menus, a timeline and a table that sets itself.

2

Pour the julep

The recipe, the cup and how much ice you really need.

3

Dress for it

Hats, scarves and race-day style.

4

Know the history

1875 to now, without the lecture.

5

Find your glass

Every official julep glass, 1959 to 2026.

6

Pick a gift

Win, place or show. Three budgets, no guessing.

Asked at every Derby party

When is the 2027 Kentucky Derby?

Saturday, May 1, 2027, at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The Derby always runs on the first Saturday in May, and the Kentucky Oaks runs the day before.

What do you drink at the Derby?

A mint julep: bourbon, fresh mint, simple syrup and a lot of crushed ice, served very cold in a metal cup or a souvenir glass.

What should I serve at a Derby party?

Juleps, bourbon balls, pecan pie and small savory bites. Make everything ahead so you can watch the race.

What makes a good Derby gift?

Something that could only come from Kentucky: bourbon balls, a julep cup, a track-worn horseshoe or a collector glass from a year that matters.

What goes on the table

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Equestrian Horseshoe Julep CupEquestrian Horseshoe Julep Cup$139.99Julep Slush MixJulep Slush Mix$19.99Woodford Reserve Bourbon BallsWoodford Reserve Bourbon Ballsfrom $4.99Talk Derby to Me NapkinsTalk Derby to Me Napkinsfrom $6.99Bourbon Barrel CakeBourbon Barrel Cakefrom $12.99

Gift baskets shaped like horses and horseshoes. Yes, really.

Built by the A Taste of Kentucky team and packed with Kentucky favorites.

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Horse Head Basket$145.00Lucky Derby Basket$220.00Southern Derby Charm$275.00

Every glass since 1959

Look up your year
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Shop every Derby thing

All 509 products
Derby 152 Official Merchandise64 productsDerby Gift Baskets34 productsJulep Cups, Glasses and Barware98 productsDerby Food and Sweets55 productsParty Supplies and Tableware101 productsDerby Apparel93 productsDerby and Equestrian Jewelry43 productsDerby Bags and Accessories23 productsDerby Keepsakes and Collectibles79 productsDerby Home and Yard Decor25 products
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