You’ll be off to the races with these beautiful Kentucky Derby party ideas! There’s everything from horse games to rose treats and more. The only thing missing is which horse you should pick in this year’s race! You’ll have to figure that one out on your own.
My mom is a huge horse person. She grew up with horses, had horses while I was growing up, and has horses at their property now with her own arena and everything.
Plus, her job for the past twenty years has been in the therapeutic riding community.
So you’d think I would know something about horses. Unfortunately, that’s just my mom – not me.
But that doesn’t mean I can’t host a mean Kentucky Derby party! And I’ve put together a huge collection of items that you can use to host your own Kentucky Derby party whether you’re going all out with derby hats and roses or just want to have some friends over for some good food and watching the races!
Let’s get to it – the race will be here before you know it!
Kentucky Derby Appetizer Ideas
Just like with any other party, the best way to enjoy horse racing is with a plate full of yummy food.
In this section, you will find a variety of appetizers that are both delicious and elegant enough to be served at an event that requires a top hat.
Don’t worry, I made sure that they are all easy to make and won’t take you twelve hours to assemble, so you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the race.
Kentucky Derby Drink Ideas
Even if you know nothing about the Kentucky Derby you’ve heard of their delicious mint julep and other specialty drinks. As always, I want my party ideas to be family-friendly so I’ve collected some of the best family-friendly drink recipes out there. These delicious drinks are perfect for anyone to enjoy during the race.
Kentucky derby Party Desserts
You can’t have party food without something sweet. This section is full of the best Kentucky Derby-inspired desserts and bite-sized treats. You’ll find the classics like Kentucky Derby pie along with fun strawberry roses, cute hat cookies, and so much more.
Kentucky Derby Party Games and Activities
There can be so much more to a Kentucky Derby party than simply watching the race. With this collection of fun games and activities for all ages, everyone is guaranteed to have a great time.
You’ll find great ideas that center around race day and are more unique than simply playing a game of horseshoes.
Kentucky Derby Decoration Ideas
In this final section, you will find simple Kentucky Derby decorations that anyone can do. These range from things like table settings to photo booths to drink stirrers. These are fun ideas that you can recreate for your own party or use as inspiration.
Throwing a Kentucky Derby party doesn’t have to be stressful, especially when you have so many great ideas to pick and choose from. I would love to hear about how your party went and if you used any of the ideas above. Let me know in the comments below.
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