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Whether you’re wearing a derby hat, sombrero or both this weekend, there is plenty of celebrating to be had throughout Wisconsin. Check out some of the festive offerings for either occasion!
Kentucky Derby Events
Join fellow horse (or mint julep) enthusiasts at The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee for their third annual “Talk Derby To Me” party. Guests are encouraged to dress in their Derby finest, with the best hat winning a $50 bar tab! View more event details here.
Snug Harbor in Delavan is featuring their annual Derby Party with special events all afternoon. Arrive early to claim a seat at the “track” and decorate a hat or derby from 3:30-4:30. Bar Horse Racing will also be back by popular demand! Visit Snug Harbor’s website for more details.
If you’re ready to put money on the horses, visit Potawatomi Bingo and Casino to catch all of the action live from Churchill Downs in the Off-Track Betting Room. Advance wagering begins on May 3. Once you place your bet, show your wager ticket for one free commemorative glass! Click here for more details.
Maxie’s Southern Comfort is hosting their Sixth Annual Derby Day for Hunger Relief on Saturday. The doors open at 1 to enjoy live music, a special Kentucky-centric menu featuring food, mint juleps, Kentucky Bourbon Ale specials and more. 100% of cover charges and bets plus a portion of all sales go to the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee. View Maxie’s special event details here.
Cinco de Mayo Events
Join fellow patrons at Circle B Bowling Alley in Cedarburg for a Cindo de Mayo Mexican Fiesta dance and potluck. The event begins at 7:30. For more details on Circle B, visit their website.
Cheer on Chorizo at the Brewers game on Sunday as the Brew Crew takes on the Cardinals. To purchase tickets, visit the Brewers website.
Visit any of these Mexican restaurants for authentic, delicious cusisine. Plus, they’re all top-rated on UrbanSpoon: Taqueria Arandas, Racine; Little Cancun, Franklin; Sol de Mexico, Wind Lake; La Fogata Mexican Grill, Kenosha; El Jardin Restaurant, Janesville.
Another great option is to celebrate both events at once! Join the Derby de Mayo bar crawl in the Third Ward of Milwaukee on Saturday, May 4. Proceeds benefit Animal Fairy Charities and the event features a hat contest. More details can be found at Do414.com.
Be sure to enjoy all of this weekends events responsibly and tell us what you’re up to this weekend on our Facebook page!
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