Party Checklist

Here's a tip sheet to ensure you don't miss any details!

Pre-Party

• Determine the venue and event time (Click here for television coverage schedule)
• Contact friends or relatives with a "Save the Date" email or call
• Determine attire and/or other requirements of guests (Dressy or Casual)
• Select and send invitations ASAP
• Purchase official Derby party supplies and favors
• Create and fund a TwinSpires.com account so everyone can wager on the day's races.
• Order raceday programs to be delivered to your home.
• Determine menu and print recipes
• Obtain liquors and other libations
• Determine if silver, china and other place settings are in order. We suggest taking a look at the Arthur Court Collection of Kentucky Derby licensed product.
• Finalize guest list
• Go shopping for appropriate attire/Derby hat!
• Print out lyrics to "My Old Kentucky Home"

Friday, May 4

• Enjoy live coverage of the Grade I Kentucky Oaks 138 at Churchill Downs from 5-6 p.m. EDT on NBC Sports to get in the Kentucky Derby mood!

Saturday, May 5

• Arrange your table top in the morning (so you have plenty of time to get ready!)
• Purchase extra ice
• Print racing forms for guests
• Tune into NBC for coverage of the undercard races, Red Carpet & Kentucky Derby 138.