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Kentucky Derby Fun around Alpharetta

By Debbie Calabro April 28, 2025

Avalon 

All bets are off for our Kentucky Derby Party!

You’re invited to celebrate in style on Saturday, May 3rd as we transform The Plaza into a glamorous Derby day celebration featuring live music, horse betting, and the famous race on our jumbo LED screen.

Event Schedule:

5PM: The Plaza opens and we’re off to the races! Enjoy mint juleps and other libations for purchase from event bars while dancing to live music from The Big Beyond. For more pre-race fun, check out our themed photo booth and specialty activations.

5PM to 6:30PM: Purchase raffle tickets and pick the horse you think will win first, place, or show. Place your “bets” in their designated baskets and hope you’re one of three lucky winners! Prize packages include items and gift cards from select retailers & restaurants. Proceeds benefit Bearfoot Ranch. Raffle tickets are Venmo purchases only – a QR code for Bearfoot Ranch will be available at the betting station.

6:50PM: Tune into the big screen for the most exciting two minutes in sports! Raffle winners will be notified after the race.

7:15PM to 8PM: Stick around as The Big Beyond closes out the evening.


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The Kentucky Derby is on at Fairway Social! Come to watch the race, stay for the Derby cocktails — available now through May 4th. 🐎✨

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Milton Cuisine 

Join us at Milton's on Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 5pm for our Kentucky Derby Party! Watch the excitement on multiple screens in your best Derby attire with the opportunity to win prizes in a Derby Day Hat Contest, Best Dressed, and other competitions.

$65 Derby Ticket = Includes passed bites and two Kentucky Derby inspired beverages during our festivities from 5pm to 7pm.

$100 VIP Ticket = Includes premium area access with elevated fare, additional TV viewing, and three Kentucky Derby inspired beverages during our festivities from 5pm to 7pm.

We encourage guests to join us after the race for dinner! Reservations can be made on our website at miltonscuisine.com. We are looking forward to celebrating this Southern tradition with y'all soon!

Ticket sales are final, with a rain back up plan in place! Please email us at miltons@sphospitality.com with any questions. 


Suite 200 

It’s Derby Time at Suite 200

Big hats. Bold cocktails. Southern charm.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Derby Party on Saturday, May 3rd from 4–8 PM at Suite 200.

We’re serving up mint juleps, great vibes, and the best spot in Milton to watch the Run for the Roses.

Dress to impress—elevated style encouraged. No RSVP needed.


Taffers Tavern 

Alpharetta! You're Invited to Our 151st Kentucky Derby Watch Party May 3, 4PM-7PM. Catch all the action, sip on signature Derby cocktails, and arrive early to snag your official 2025 Mint Julep Derby Cup (while supplies last). Don your best Derby attire for our Best Hat & Best Couple costume contest!

Don’t forget to like, follow, and tag us in your Derby Day photos on our local Facebook (Taffer's Tavern - Alpharetta, GA) for a bonus chance to win! Winners will be announced on May 5th.

Must be present to receive your best dressed/best hat prize. Management reserves all rights