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Derby Day
May 3 @ 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 3rd!
Saddle up for an unforgettable day of excitement, entertainment, and elegance at our annual Derby Day Event! Festivities kick off at 10am, followed by live music all day, Kentucky Derby viewing throughout the property, and an array of delicious food and drinks.
Tickets include event admission, one complimentary souvenir cup, participation in our derby hat & best-dressed contests, and photo opportunities with a Clydesdale!
Please note: You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.
We do not offer refunds for this event.
EVENT PRICING
Get tickets before they’re gone!
Early Bird Tickets: Only $15 each until 3/14
Regular Tickets: $20 each -or- $60 4 Pack (3/14-4/18)
ON SALE NOW:
Procrastinator Tickets: $25 each -or- $80 4 Pack (4/19-5/2)
Day of Event Tickets: $30 each
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, and prizes for the winners of our best-dressed contests!
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.
Featured Drink: Mint Julep Wine Slushy
DINING OPTIONS
There will be a variety of food options available for purchase from The Smokehouse, including 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: 10 a.m.
Raffle Ticket Sales: 12 to 3 p.m.
In the Barrel Room
Live Music by Rock & Soul Review: 1 to 4 p.m.
On the Winery Stage
JD The DJ: 1 to 5 p.m.
On the Big Red Barn Stage
Clydesdale: 2 to 5 p.m.
Near the Barrel Room
DJ Jimmy Manno: 2 to 6 p.m.
In the Barrel Room
Derby Hat Contest: 3 to 3:30 p.m.
In the Barrel Room
Best Dressed Contest: 3:30 to 4 p.m.
In the Barrel Room
Raffle Winners Announcement: 4 to 4:30 p.m.
In the Barrel Room
Kentucky Derby Race Time: 5:45 p.m.
Shown at the Big Red Barn & the Barrel Room
Post-Race Party with Live Music by Turning Point: 6 to 9 p.m.
On the Winery Stage
Bonfire: Dusk (Weather Permitting)
Near the Winery
Event Ends: 10 p.m.
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 AN AGE RESTRICTION?
Yes, this event is for guests 21 and up only!
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)
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS?
Cedar Lake Cellars strongly encourages you to ONLY purchase tickets from Eventbrite (our exclusive ticketing partner). Ticket purchases from any other third party are not guaranteed to be authentic and subsequently do not guarantee entry. We do not have relationships with any other ticket vendor, so if problems arise, we cannot assist or verify your account information.
DO YOU PROVIDE REFUNDS?
Similar to a sporting event, concert or festival, Cedar Lake Cellars does not offer refunds to events–even if there is a postponement.
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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