2025 Event Overview

We are so pleased to bring another year of Derby celebrations to our Brooklyn friends! 

For a $40 ticket, you’ll gain entry into our private event at Greenwood Park from where you can partake in all your favorite Brooklyn Derby traditions from 4–8pm: live music, $2 bets, the DIY hat table, race viewing, corn toss, dancing, and a promenade of everyone’s most festive attire! You’ll also receive your first Maker’s Mark beverage (or a zero proof cocktail) on the house. After that, you’ll manage your own food and beverage tab for the remainder of the evening. 

This year we will offer a $25 ticket for kids accompanied by an adult guest. We’re excited to have Child's Play NY from 4:30-6:30pm for some fun Derby-themed kids activities.

The doors will open several hours prior to the big race. Arrive in time for live music, food, and fun before the 151st Run for the Roses. Prepare to enjoy live music  from the city’s finest, promenade in our parade of hats, make a bet and cheer on your favorite horse before hitting the dance floor once again. The event ends bar at 8:00PM, but you should certainly stick around for more revelry.

Like previous years you can count on Maker’s Mark mint juleps handmade by Greenwood Park’s finest and served in an official 2025 Derby glasses; a hat contest with prizes, so BRING YOUR BEST LOOKS; and live televised coverage of the 151st Run for the Roses.

Venue

We are happy to be returning to Greenwood Park. We’ll convert this 13,000 square foot South Slope beer garden into a bourbon garden! Dedicated corn toss area is on, and we’ll still have room for a stage, dance floor, hat-making station, and areas that can only be defined once mint juleps are in our system.

FAQs

What does my ticket get me?

• One Maker's Mark Mint Julep or Zero-proof Cocktail

• An official 151st Kentucky Derby glass for first 200 guests

• Access to full cash kitchen and bar

• Live music, access to the DIY Hat Station, and more!

• Kids games, including Derby-themed activities by Child's Play NY from 4:30-6:30pm

Can children attend?
We are now offering a limited number of tickets for parents that would like to add their children to the celebration. This year we will offer some fun activities for the kids prior to the race.

Can I buy tickets from other vendors or sites besides Brooklyn Derby?
No. If you did not buy your ticket from Brooklyn Derby's Eventbrite page your ticket is counterfeit! Tickets are transferable, just contact us and we'll switch your name for theirs.

What is the refund policy?
Refunds will be available until 4:00pm, May 1, 2025 (48 hours prior to event start). This policy helps us confidently purchase all supplies for our expected number of guests.

Do you provide group discounts?
We do not, but if you have a large enough group, perhaps you want to contact us about crafting a sponsorship package that could include VIP access for you and your guests.