The “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” goes down at Churchill Downs this Saturday, May 4.
Trying to catch the Kentucky Derby in KC? You’ve got options.
Kentucky Derby Watch Party | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, 1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, MO | Free | Don your derby attire and come by for themed drinks, a “Bourbon on the Backcourts” pickleball tournament, and a chance to win a $50 gift card.
HopeKids Kentucky Derby Party | 3-6:30 p.m. | The Rockhill Grille, 2000 Grand Blvd., KCMO | $100 | Proceeds from the watch party — along with the silent auction, raffle, and wine + whiskey pull — will support HopeKids’ mission to provide activities for kids facing life-threatening illnesses.
Kentucky Derby at J. Rieger & Co. | 3-6:30 p.m. | J. Rieger & Co., 2700 Guinotte Ave., KCMO | $100+ | Watch the Derby with a mint julep in hand, themed bites, and live music, with proceeds supporting the Great Plains Adaptive Riding Academy.
