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Derby Week

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Louisville

Leading up to the most exciting two minutes in sports each year, we celebrate Kentucky Derby week with signature Derby events and exclusive tours. In addition to Mint Julep’s Derby Week activities, you can attend the month-long Kentucky Derby Festival, visit the Kentucky Derby Museum and tour Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby Week with Mint Julep Experiences Includes

Derby Social Events
After Derby Dinner Party
Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours
Day of Derby Shuttle to Churchill Downs

KENTUCKY DERBY WEEK IN LOUISVILLE

KENTUCKY DERBY SUNSET SOCIAL

at Hermitage Farm

Thursday, May 4th
5:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. | $499

Travel to historic and charming Hermitage Farm for an high-end, exclusive culinary experience to kick off your Kentucky Derby week! This exclusive experience includes transportation, a sunset horse farm tour, build-your-own mint julep bar, three-course Southern meal and two craft cocktails.

Transportation from the Omni Hotel

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Derby Week Tours

During Derby Week tour Bourbon Country and Horse Country, two iconic pieces of Kentucky culture. Visit bourbon distilleries and horse farms on public and cusotm tours

Experience what makes the state of Kentucky so great with a day filled with bourbon and/or horses. Derby Week Tours include full tours at bourbon distilleries, beloved Kentucky horse farms and iconic Derby sites in the Bluegrass state. Enjoy a local, Southern-inspired lunch, full destination tour and bourbon tastings.

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Thurby Trifecta Dinner

at Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Loft

Thursday, May 4th
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | $299

Kickoff Derby Week with a Thurby evening event! Enjoy a Four Roses bourbon tasting flight, 3-course Kentucky-inspired dinner with craft cocktails at the Bourbon Barrel Loft in downtown Louisville. Event tickets include 2 adult beverage drink tickets, tasting flight and three course dinner. Additional beverages may be purchased individually.

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After Derby Dinner Party

at Bourbon Barrel Loft

Saturday, May 6th
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | $299

End your Derby day enjoying local KY fare, brews, and cocktails at the Bourbon Barrel Loft in downtown Louisville. This after Derby party includes (2) adult beverage drink tickets and a Kentucky-inspired buffet of heavy appetizers. Any additional beverage purchases, guests will pay on their own.

Arrive at your leisure, enjoy local fare, and reminisce on the day. A Mint Julep Expereinces staff member will greet you with a wristband and included drink tickets upon entry to the loft.

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