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

May 05

Race to Fame: Hometown Kentucky Derby Legends at the Behringer-Crawford Museum

Behringer-Crawford Museum

Embark on a thrilling journey through the lives of local Kentucky Derby legends at the Behringer-Crawford Museum's "Race to Fame" exhibit. Discover the remarkable stories of Northern Kentuckians who've made their mark on the sport, including jockeys like Eddie Arcaro and Mack…

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.

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar (OKBB)

629 Main St.
(859) 581-1777

In the heart of Mainstrasse Village, Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar is a haven for whiskey… Read More

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

Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse

2017 Branch Street

Being a local female-owned venue, is one unique aspect of Knox Joseph Distillery at… Read More

Newberry Bros. Coffee & The Prohibition Bourbon Bar

530 Washington Ave.
(859) 261-9463

Located in Newport, Kentucky (in what used to be a pharmacy back in the late 1800’s)… 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

Libby's Southern Comfort

35 West 8th Street

Libby's Southern Comfort, in the heart of Covington's Duveneck Square, serves up… 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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