The Kentucky Derby is a celebrated event that has run uninterrupted through national highs and lows since its inaugural race in 1875. This legendary race and racetrack that are both over a century old have been a reason to get dressed up, sip whiskey and cocktails, and get absolutely sloshed about horses. Of course, it wouldn't be the Kentucky Derby without a little friendly wagering.

How can you celebrate the Kentucky Derby with your team if you can't all be together to share Mint Juleps and compliment each other on fine haberdashery? A virtual Kentucky Derby party is the perfect way to bring friends and coworkers together for a legendary weekend event.

Wear Fabulous Hats

The single best thing about celebrating the Kentucky Derby is the hats. Gentlemen get to wear dashing derby hats, but the ladies truly go all-out for this event. Expect hats covered in flowers, feathers, fascinators, and even large artistic birds. There are hats with horse decorations, hats with voluminous veils, and hats that reach the sky. Some ladies wear delightful fascinators, and many make their own hats before the derby. Whether you're meeting in person or through Zoom, be sure to bring your hat, and to compliment others on their fine haberdashery.

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Mix Cocktails and Sip Whiskey

Of course, no Kentucky Derby celebration is complete without cocktails and whiskey. Mint Juleps are the Southern classic drink of choice and you can drink them out of just about anything once you learn how to mix one. Mixology is a great way to celebrate the Kentucky Derby, with you and all your coworkers and friends exploring the fascinating world of Southern mixers and sweet cocktail recipes. Explore one of many Mixology events to bring your team together over delicious glass rims.

But don't forget the balancing factor of serious whiskey. Whiskey is the Kentucky drink of choice when not sipping sugared mint, and they take their whiskey seriously. If you're going to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in old-fashioned style, pour yourself an Old Fashioned with the Whiskey Tasting virtual event.

Paint Horses and Garlands

Paintings of horses are another great Kentucky Derby tradition. Horses are beautiful and the annual Derby races highlight the majestic movement of every muscle - and the relaxed serenity of a well-cared-for horse between races. The most beautiful moment in the Kentucky Derby is when the winning horse and rider are graced with the traditional and honorary garland of roses. And folks, if you haven't seen it, this garland is enormous.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in a more peaceful way by sipping a Mint Julep and booking a virtual painting event. Share an afternoon where each of your team members all try to paint the same horse. Not only will it be a beautiful virtual event experience to share, it will also show off everyone's innate talent, or genuine, heartfelt lack of talent in a wonderful collection of paintings at the end of your event.

Enjoy a Virtual Day at the Track

Ever want to spend a virtual day at the track instead of heading personally to the crowded and dusty stands of the Derby? Now you can. With our Kentucky Derby virtual event, your team can share a delightful virtual race, complete with "funny money" betting and hilarious non-horse participants. Watch as virtual unicorns, ostriches, and more race to the finish line in a fun 60-minute mixer and virtual game celebration.

When you have a team who have mixed interest in actually watching the horse race, this event is the perfect balance of on-theme and fun for everyone. Enjoy an all-virtual environment with the team and a cocktail kit to mix your own drinks together for the event.

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Make Friendly Wagers (with Monopoly Money)

No Kentucky Derby is complete without a few friendly wagers. Betting on the horse races is a tradition older than the Derby itself. In fact, merry-makers often bet on just about anything when the wagering mood is high.

Bring your Monopoly money and challenge your friends and coworkers to various bets throughout the night. Bet that a friend will say "yeah" more than fifteen times, or wager on how many olives are in the jar. Any kind of bet is fun during a wager holiday when it's all fun and games.

Compete Over Kentucky Derby Trivia

The Kentucky Derby has a fascinating history over a century long. The races have continued uninterrupted since 1875, through the World Wars, the Great Depression, and now COVID. It has hosted celebrities and royalty. It has seen winners with greater than 1:30 odds. Its horses have legacies and stories worthy of soap operas all on their own. A Kentucky Derby trivia game is just the thing to dig up the fascinating details everyone has collected about the Derby and to learn new things along the way.

Try our virtual pub trivia event to bring your team together over cool Kentucky Derby facts.

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