2025 Kentucky Derby Hat Party

Sat. May 3, 2025 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
All Ages
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48 days away
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Event Description

Kentucky Derby Hat Party
Saturday, May 3, 2025 
Time:  5pm to 7:30pm
Location:  Terrace of The Equestrian Hotel


Saturday, May 3, watch the 151st “Run for the Roses” at World Equestrian Center during the Kentucky Derby Hat Party on The Equestrian Hotel terrace from 5pm to 7:30pm.


Sport your best derby attire and root for your favorite as you watch the race unfold. The Hat Party features chef-attended action stations serving elegant race-day small plates, including fried chicken, Jambalaya, fried green tomatoes and more. Enjoy included samples of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and mint juleps, or purchase derby-day cocktails, beer and wine from the cash bars.


Please Note: Event is 21+.


Pricing Information: 



  • $265 per person


Tickets include your choice of one derby hat OR a Woodford bourbon bottle per person (first-come, first-served) 


Event Menu:


STARTERS


Deviled Eggs, Smoked Paprika, Bacon


Artisan Greens, Roasted Baby Beets, Goat Cheese, Kentucky Soy Vinaigrette 


Bourbon Barbecue Meatball Sliders


ACTION STATIONS


Hot Browns, Brioche, Roasted Turkey, Roasted tomatoes, Applewood Bacon, Mornay Sauce 


Jambalaya, Tasso Ham, Chicken Thighs, Shrimp, Crawfish


Mint and Bourbon Glazed Yakitori Shrimp


Blackened Redfish, Hopping John, Sauce Piquant


Fried Green Tomatoes, Green Tomato Jam, Pimento Cheese


DESSERT


Kentucky Walnut Chocolate Tartlet

Butterscotch Cheesecake, Whipped Cream 


Peach Crumble, Assorted Flavors of Ice Cream 


 


PLEASE NOTE:  
*
Pricing is not inclusive of gratuity. Taxes and online service fees may still apply.
* This is a reception style event.  Seating will be first come first serve.   
* Event prices are subject to a 15% price increase 72 hours before the start of the event. 
* Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours of the event, unless the event is canceled by World Equestrian Center – Ocala due to inclement weather.


If you have questions regarding this event, please reach out to:
Kim Kent, Special Events Manager
1390 NW 80th Ave Ocala, FL 34482
Office: 352-414-7855 | kimberly.kent@wec.net
www.wec.net

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Reserve Tickets
Individual Person Cost $265.00 + $3.00 Service Fee $268.00
A 7.5% Sales Tax will be applied to your order.
Venue Details
Map of Venue Location.
World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th
Ocala, FL 34482
About the Organizer
World Equestrian Center (Ocala, FL) https://worldequestriancenter.com/

Mailing Address

World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave, OCALA, FL, 34482, US