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Food April 7, 2026

5 Cocktail Tips for Hosting a Kentucky Derby Party at Home

Planning a Kentucky Derby party at home? Miguel Buencamino of Holy City Handcraft shares five essential cocktail tips, plus official recipes for the Mint Julep, Oaks Lily, and Woodford Spire to help you host the ultimate Derby Day celebration.

Food April 7, 2026

How to Host the Ultimate Kentucky Derby At Home Party in 2026

Churchill Downs Partners with CAFÉ™ and Leading Tastemakers to Elevate Derby Day Everywhere

Food March 3, 2026

152nd Kentucky Derby® Onsite Menu Revealed: Full 2026 Food & Drink Lineup at Churchill Downs

Discover the official onsite menu for the 152nd Kentucky Derby® at Churchill Downs, featuring short ribs, Kentucky BBQ shrimp, Mint Juleps and more.

Food April 4, 2024

Lifestyle Icon Martha Stewart Shares Her Best Tips for Celebrating the Kentucky Derby At-Home for Milestone 150th Anniversary

‘Kentucky Derby At Home’ Includes Classic Recipes, Tips for Creating Derby-Inspired Tablescape

Food March 15, 2024

Churchill Downs Racetrack Releases Official Food and Beverage Menu for Milestone 150th Kentucky Derby

New Head Chef Robert Lopez Celebrates Classic Derby Traditions, Unique and Seasonally Inspired Southern Dishes

Food January 19, 2024

Kentucky Derby fashion over the decades 1875-2024

The beauty of the Thoroughbred is not the only spectacle on display the first Saturday in May, when a field of 20 three-year-old horses race for a chance at glory in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Food October 14, 2023

Kentucky Derby Cocktails: More Than Just the Julep!

If you’re looking for some easy-to-prep dishes that will make your guests gush, we’ve got the menu for you.

Food October 14, 2023

What to Serve Your Guests for the Ultimate Derby Watch Party

If you’re looking for some easy-to-prep dishes that will make your guests gush, we’ve got the menu for you.

Food October 14, 2023

Five Tips for Hosting an Epic Kentucky Derby Party

If you can’t make it to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, the next best option is celebrating and cheering on the horses at home.

Food February 28, 2023

Four Drink recipes inspired by Kentucky Derby horse names

The traditional drink of choice for the Run for the Roses is the Mint Julep, but for those looking to think outside the box for your upcoming Kentucky Derby party, here are four unique cocktails inspired by horses who ran in the most exciting two minutes...

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