Host a Kentucky Derby Party!
Have you ever wanted to host a Kentucky Derby party? Now’s your chance!
You don’t need to spend a ton of time prepping for your party. Just place comfy seating around the TV, stock a bar cart with mint juleps, and incorporate a few equestrian details. Oh, and don’t forget your DIY floral derby hat!
Hold Your Kentucky Derby Watch Party on the Patio
The weather here in San Antonio has been great, so I set up for our party on the backyard patio where we have a TV. I swapped in a few turquoise pillows on our outdoor sectional and a new chevron rug to refresh the space for the spring. I also added two rocking chairs for additional comfy seating and a touch of Southern style. Although no need to buy new furniture for your party! For a quick refresh, swap in some new accent pillows in bright colors. A couple inexpensive potted plants also can add new life to the patio. I especially love Boston ferns because they make a big impact for not a lot of money.
Incorporate Equestrian Details
Hayneedle had lots of fun equestrian details to incorporate into your Kentucky Derby party, like this horse head sculpture (similar to to the one I used) that I adorned with a rose wreath as a nod to Derby’s “Run for the Roses”.
Look around your home for accents that could go with the derby theme like an old trophy. I filled a giant trophy with jasmine from our yard.
Stock the Bar for Mint Juleps
Hayneedle has everything you need to stock your Derby party bar, including the classic mint julep cups in silver, nickel, or copper.
Craft Up Some Inexpensive Kentucky Derby Decor
Don’t miss my tutorial for how to make your own floral derby hat in under 15 minutes!
I also created this beautiful ribbon banner with inexpensive paper fans and ribbon. Check out the step-by-step derby ribbon banner tutorial.
I hope this provides you with some inspiration for your own Kentucky Derby Party!
Where is that dress from?? I need for derby graduation party!
So sorry for the delay, Julie! The dress is from Anthropologie, but it is several years old so I don’t think they sell it anymore. I hope you found something you love already. A derby grad party sounds so fun!
Did you find the horse sculpture this year? I looked on Hayneedle but could not locate.
Hi Linda, it looks like that particular horse sculpture is out of stock (I got it a couple years ago), but here is a similar one on Hayneedle (and it’s on sale!): https://rstyle.me/+LO1bpKbrN2iZVb20XLX9Ow
So pretty!!
Derby has been changed to September 5, just now for this year. 🙂
Thank you so much for the heads up! Stay healthy!