Kentucky Derby Events in the Cincy Region

Check out where to watch the races and celebrate Derby Day in the Cincy Region.

Horse racing a huge part of Kentucky culture - meaning it is also woven into the fabric of the Cincy Region! From sipping on a locally crafted mint julep and diving into a derby pie, to sporting your best fascinator and bow tie - here are ways to locally watch (and bet on!) the "greatest two minutes in sports". 

Marquee Events

150 Kentucky Derby Watch Party May 04

Family-friendly derby watch party! $10 general admission includes access to all the festivities! Starting at 10:30 a.m. in the event center & noon outside by the track. Place your bets and enjoy Naked Karate Girls concert, DJ, hat contest and family-friendly activities! Enjoy…

The Derby at Fueled Collective May 04

Join Fueled Collective for a viewing of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby! No ticket to Churchill Downs? No problem! Fueled Collective has you covered for everything from race day attire to food, drinks and live music, all inside the exceptional confines of Fueled…

Run for The Roses Ky Derby Party May 04

Welcome to the Run For the Roses- Kentucky Derby Party! Join Juniper’s for a fun-filled time celebrating the Kentucky Derby. Put on your best hat and sip on Derby inspired cocktails as they watch the most exciting two minutes in sports. Enjoy a traditional Kentucky Derby style…

Raise your glass 

What goes better with a day of horse racing than a glass of Kentucky's finest? Northern Kentucky and Cincy both boast a plethora of different fantastic bourbon bars - the perfect place to cozy up at with something strong and locally distilled. 

Check out the B-Line while you're here, a self-guided bourbon tour that highlights a variety of bourbon-centric bars, restaurants and local distilleries. 

New Riff Distilling

  • 24 Distillery Way
  • (859) 261-7433

Knowledge, ambition and absolute drive for quality - these are the hallmarks of New… Read More

Tousey House Tavern

  • 5963 North Jefferson St
  • (859) 586-9900

We invite you to experience our hospitality and southern cuisine in a relaxed and… Read More

Wiseguy Lounge

  • 603 Main Street
  • (859) 916-5209

One of the most intriguing eras in human history was the Roaring Twenties. Many… Read More

Pompilio's

  • 600 Washington Ave.
  • (859) 581-3065

80 years of home cooked Italian foods. Rustic dining rooms, casual atmosphere… Read More

Otto's

  • 521 Main Street
  • (859) 491-6678

Celebrating 20 years, Otto's is a mainstay in Covington's historic Mainstrasse… Read More

Purple Poulet

  • 846 York Street
  • (859) 916-5602

Purple Poulet is a southern bourbon bistro located in the historic, and beautifully… Read More

Wenzel Whiskey

  • 15 Tobacco Alley

Wenzel Whiskey is a whiskey blending warehouse as well as event space, located in… Read More

Sundry and Vice

  • 1214 Vine St.
  • (513) 721-8423

Located in historic Over-the-Rhine, Sundry and Vice is Cincinnati's premier… Read More

Other Derby Weekend Events

Make a weekend out of it! Check out some other events happening before and after the big race. 

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