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Kentucky Derby Fest at PBKC

This event occurred in the past
May 3, 2025
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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1111 N. CONGRESS AVE.
1111 North Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

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Sat., May 3 – Kentucky Derby Day at PBKC – Best Party South of Churchill Downs – 

 Watch, wager and win on the 151st Run for the Roses! Enjoy Trackside BBQ, Derby Hat Contest, Music, Mint Juleps, and more.

-Wagering is available from noon on May 2 & from 9:30am on May 3.

-Gates and Teller Windows open at 9:30am.

-Kentucky Derby Merchandise on sale at Souvenir Stand and 2nd floor info.

-Noon- 7pm – Trackside BBQ and Bar Open Noon to 7pm

Delicious foods including hamburger, pulled pork sandwich, Italian Sausage with onions and peppers (served with 2 sides) or chicken burrito bowl plus check out the trackside bar.

-3pm – 6pm – Live Music by Cat & Carlos (Trackside)

-4pm – Kentucky Derby Hat Contest – Check in at the Souvenir Stand by 3:45pm to enter.

6:57pm – Kentucky Derby Post Time

Paddock Restaurant Open 9:30am – 8pm / Reservations 561-683-2222 Ext. 199

-Noon – 6pm – Paddock Kentucky Derby Buffet – $60 per person (includes tax, tip, soft beverage) Buffet: chicken piccata, prime rib Marsala, mahi Francese, penne ala vodka, crudité, meat and cheese platter, Italian sub, sides, desserts, soft beverage.

Terrace Restaurant Open 9:30am – 6:30pm / Reservations 561-683-2222, Ext. 369

-Noon-6:30pm – $30 Table or Bar Seat – (includes $20 Food & Beverage credit, tax, gratuity not included) – Special Menu: chicken picatta, prime rib Marsala, mahi Francese, penne ala vodka with Italian sausage, Paddock salad, or Trackside BBQ/Concession Items. 

Derby Day Races: $5 Million Kentucky, $1 Million American Turf, $1 Million Churchill Downs Stakes, $1 Million Derby City Distaff, $1 Million Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic, $750K Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, $600K Pat Day Mile, $600K Twin Spires Turf Sprint

 

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From: 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM

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