Kentucky Derby Hat Party

Overview

Watch the 152nd Run for the Roses® at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during the Kentucky Derby Hat Party.  

Choose a gorgeous Derby hat or commemorative Woodford Reserve bourbon bottle and cheer on your favorite as the race unfolds live on the Jumbotron screens. The Hat Party features elegant race-day small plates and included samples of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Woodford Reserve and mint juleps, or Derby-day cocktails, beer and wine from the cash bars.       

Please note: Event is 21+.   

Pricing: 

• $300 per person 

Menu: 

APPETIZERS  

Deviled Eggs, Smoked Paprika, Bacon Lardons  

KFC Sliders, B&B Pickles, Alabama White Sauce   

DISPLAY STATIONS  

Little Gems, Roasted Baby Beets, Goat Cheese, Pecans, Sorghum, Kentucky Soy Vinaigrette  

Fried Green Tomatoes, Green Tomato Jam, Pimento Cheese  

Buttermilk Biscuits, Pimento Cheese, Honey Butter, Apple Jam   

ACTION STATIONS  

Hot Browns, Sourdough, Roasted Turkey, Roasted Tomatoes, Applewood Bacon, Mornay Sauce   

Jambalaya, Tasso Ham, Chicken, Shrimp, Crawfish   

Grilled Creole Filet, Mashed Potatoes, Jus   

Blackened Redfish, Hoppin’ John, Sauce Piquant  

DESSERT 

Hummingbird Cake, Cream Cheese Icing  

Mini Derby Pies, Toasted Pecans  

Strawberry Shortcake Verrines, Whipped Cream 

PLEASE NOTE:
* Pricing is inclusive of gratuity. 
* Taxes and online service fees additional.
* This is a reception style event. Seating will be first come, first served.   
* Pricing is subject to a 15% 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.