WILKES-BARRE – It’s almost Derby Day! On Saturday, May 6, Kentucky Derby enthusiasts enjoy live music, food trucks, mint juleps, a hat contest and more fun at…
The 147th Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 1.
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The Westin Riverfront in Avon will again be hosting a Kentucky Derby Celebration in the Lookout lobby bar on Saturday, May 1.
The Lookout will be serving a special menu of Southern favorites from 4 to 6 p.m. while multiple TVs air the live presentation of the 147th “Run for the Roses” at 4:50 p.m. The event is free and open to all, with raffle tickets given out with every signature drink purchase.
In partnership with Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Kentucky Derby cocktail specials will include mint juleps, a brown derby and Kentucky blackberry lemonade. Dine on traditional bluegrass state fare including hot chicken sliders, deviled eggs, pimento cheese dip and a Kentucky hot brown sandwich.