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Derby Day
May 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Viewing | Derby Hat Contest | Live Music | Specialty Drinks & More
Grab your friends and your best derby hat and join us for Derby Day on May 6th!
Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded the event to be property-wide with additional food and beverage options, more music, extra seating and showings of the Derby Day programming throughout the winery. Tickets include one complimentary souvenir cup (while supplies last), participation in our derby hat contest, live music and photo opportunities with a Clydesdale!
Tickets are available online until Friday 5/5 at midnight.
On Saturday 5/6, ticket can be purcahsed at the door only.
– This is a 21 & up event –
EVENT PRICING
Get tickets before they’re sold out!
1/13 – 3/3 at 10 a.m.
3/3 – 4/21 at 10 a.m.
4/21 – 5/5
On 5/6 (At Door Only)
THE EXPERIENCE
WHAT TO EXPECT
THE PARTY
Bring your friends and watch the Kentucky Derby while enjoying photo ops, a Clydesdale, and more! Wine, beer, and delicious food will be available for purchase. Dress to impress – there will be a derby hat contest!
AWARD-WINNING WINE & SEASONAL DRINKS
Enjoy a wide variety of Missouri wines, California wines, and wines from around the world – plus ask for one of our signature wine slushies! We also serve craft and domestic beer, as well as a mixed drink menu.
DINING OPTIONS
There will be a variety of food options available for purchase from The Smokehouse, as well as additional outlets throughout our property. Menu items include pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, nachos, and more! There will be no regular sit-down lunch or dinner services at the winery!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Event Starts: 10am
Photo Booth: 10am to 7pm
On the Lakeside Lawn
Live Music by Serapis: 12 to 3pm
On the Winery Stage
Raffle Ticket Sales: 12 to 3pm
In the Barrel Room
Clydesdale: 2 to 5pm
Near the Barrel Room
DJ Jimmy Manno: 2 to 6pm
In the Barrel Room
Derby Hat Contest: 3 to 3:30pm
In the Barrel Room
Live Music by Rokology: 3 to 6pm
On the Big Red Barn Stage
Raffle Winners Announcement: 3:30 to 4pm
In the Barrel Room
Kentucky Derby Race Time: 5:45pm
Shown at the Big Red Barn & the Barrel Room
Live Music by All 4 Nothing: 6 to 9pm
On the Winery Stage
Bonfire: Dusk (Weather Permitting)
Event Ends: 10pm
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY TICKET?
- All-Day Event Access
- Property-Wide Showings of the Kentucky Derby
- Participation in Derby Hat Contest
- Complimentary Souvenir Cup (while supplies last)
- Photo Opportunities with a Clydesdale
- Live Music
- Free Parking
WHERE IS THE EVENT?
Cedar Lake Cellars
11008 Shreckengast Road
Wright City, MO 63390
IS THERE A VIP TICKET OPTION?
No, this event is general admission only.
CAN I RESERVE SEATING?
All seating is first come, first served – we do not accept reservations during the event.
IS THERE A PARKING FEE?
No – general event parking is free!
WHAT CAN’T I BRING?
No outside food, drink, or coolers
No pets
No tents
No children (All guests must be 21 years of age)
DO YOU PROVIDE REFUNDS?
We do not offer refunds to our event.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
This is a rain or shine event (that means we. party – and drink – not matter what Mother Nature throws our way).
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING DERBY DAY?
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
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