{"id":759927,"date":"2026-04-28T22:25:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/759927\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:25:32","slug":"where-to-celebrate-the-kentucky-derby-in-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/759927\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Courtesy of The Phoenician<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about that time again: The 152nd Kentucky Derby exits the gate on Saturday, May 2. The action may be in Louisville, but even in Arizona, the Run for the Roses is cause for folks to put on some bold clothing, mix up a mint julep and watch the so-called \u201cfastest two minutes in sports.\u201d The race takes place at 3:57 p.m. Arizona time, but it\u2019s only the culmination of a day of genteel fun.<\/p>\n

Renegade is the current favorite to win, but really, we just hope all the horses have a good time.<\/p>\n

And speaking of a good time, a number of spots around town will host Kentucky Derby parties, complete with food, drinks and prizes for the most fabulous outfits.<\/p>\n

Arizona Biltmore<\/p>\n

2400 E. Missouri Ave.<\/strong>
The Arizona Biltmore will host a Derby Day party at its Spire Bar and on the surrounding lawn that includes live entertainment, hats and accessories available for purchase and complimentary valet. All general-admission guests get a complimentary signature Oaks Lily cocktail. Those opting for the Deluxe Derby Day Experience get full access to the chef-curated Southern-inspired buffet. The VIP Package for up to six guests\u00a0is designed for a more exclusive experience and includes reserved fire pit seating, early admission, tableside beverage service and the complimentary cocktail and buffet. There will be prizes for the best hat, best dressed and best couple. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is<\/a> $93.79 for general admission, $176.98 for the Deluxe Derby Day Experience or $1,361.30 for the VIP package that covers up to six people.<\/p>\n

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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess<\/p>\n

7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale<\/strong>
The Kentucky Derby Lawn Party at Michael Mina\u2019s Bourbon Steak gives guests all the racing action plus a full buffet packed with Southern-style elevated fare. There will be prizes for the best-dressed female, best-dressed male and best hat. Your ticket gets you five beverages, valet parking, an entry for the VIP grand prize drawing, a complimentary glass of Champagne or mint julep upon arrival, one complimentary wager at the betting window and more. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are<\/a> $241.92 per person.<\/p>\n

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The Global Ambassador<\/p>\n

4360 E. Camelback Road<\/strong>
Hangout hotspot The Global Ambassador is offering an upscale place to watch the Kentucky Derby this year. The Paddock Club event happening at the hotel\u2019s Lobby Bar offers live music from 2 to 5 p.m. and signature cocktails including the Churchill Julep, the Pimm\u2019s Spritz and the Starting Gate. Come dressed to impress.<\/p>\n

The Phoenician<\/p>\n

6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale<\/strong>
The Mowry & Cotton restaurant inside The Phoenician resort will host its seventh annual Derby Day Porch Party this weekend. Head over for two complimentary cocktails and a take-home copper cup; a full Southern-style banquet; prizes for the best dressed man, best women\u2019s hat and best couple\u2019s outfit; a gift bag; an appearance by a retired racehorse; free parking and more. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $210<\/a> per person.<\/p>\n

\"\"See live horse racing in addition to the Derby at the Stella Artois Derby DayClub event.<\/p>\n

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Turf Paradise<\/p>\n

1501 W. Bell Road<\/strong>
The Stella Artois Derby DayClub at Turf Paradise is the only place in town where you can watch the Derby and see horse racing in person. There\u2019s lots going on: The gates open at 7:15 a.m. and the live races start at 11:30 a.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase. You\u2019ve got lots of options for ticket tiers; there\u2019s general admission ($50), reserved seats ($115 and up) and reserved tables ($325 and up). There are also add-ons such as white wine tasting packages and cigar lounge experiences. See the website<\/a> for all the details and to buy tickets.<\/p>\n

Wrigley Mansion<\/p>\n

2501 E. Telawa Trail<\/strong>
Watch the race at a stunning hilltop locale during Wrigley Mansion\u2019s Kentucky Derby party. The mansion\u2019s Geordie\u2019s restaurant is serving up a package that includes a welcome drink plus another complimentary beverage, an indulgent spread of elevated Southern-inspired cuisine, prizes for best dressed and best hat and more. The fun starts at 2 p.m. Cost is $149<\/a> per person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wear your best attire to The Phoenician’s Kentucky Derby Porch Party at Mowry & Cotton. Courtesy of The…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":759928,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5131],"tags":[5229,5643,1587,2879,1589,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-759927","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-phoenix","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-arizona","10":"tag-az","11":"tag-events","12":"tag-phoenix","13":"tag-united-states","14":"tag-united-states-of-america","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","17":"tag-us","18":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116484684588902339","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/759927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=759927"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/759927\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/759928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=759927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=759927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=759927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}