Ladies gather your biggest hats and gentlemen grab your bow ties - the most exciting two minutes in sports are upon us. The annual Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, 5/6. While there are several events are going on in the Houston area, here are 5 whose proceeds go to a charitable cause. So step out of your Camden and go watch the race for a cause! If you'd rather stay in and watch at home with friends here are some tips for hosting a party from your apartment and here are some small space entertaining tips.
Kentucky Derby 143 Event @ 2PM
Hosted by Hughes Manor
2811 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77008
$60 Entry – Info HERE
Festivities will include an open bar, live bluegrass band, women’s hat and men’s bowtie contest, faux betting and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show.
Derby de Mayo @ 4PM
Hosted by Raven Tower
310 North St, Houston, TX 77009
$25 Entry – Info HERE
Event includes free food, margaritas and julep specials and several best dressed awards. Proceeds benefit the Trees for Houston.
(Image Courtesy of Julep Houston)
Julep Derby Day @ 4PM
Hosted by Julep
310 North St, Houston, TX 77009
$20 Entry – Info HERE
Event includes live music, food, drink specials and derby fashion. Proceeds benefit the Habitat for Horses.
Juleps & Jodhpurs @ 3PM
Hosted by The Palm
6100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057
$20 Entry – Info HERE
Event includes live music, food, drink specials and derby fashion. Proceeds benefit the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation.
(Image Courtesy of Business Insider)
Derby Day 2017 @ 3PM
Hosted by Rich’s Houston
2401 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002
Complementary Entry – Info HERE
Event includes live entertainment and a Big Hat Contest. Proceeds benefit the Legacy Community Health.