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THURSDAY MAY 4TH
Guest Room Amenity
Tier 1: Galt House Logo Derby Glass x2 (Tier 1 guests will pick up their Derby Glasses at the Call to the Post Reception on 5/4)
Tier 2: Galt House Logo Derby Glass x2 with two 200ml Woodford reserve bottles (Delivered to rooms before check in)
Tier 3: Galt House Logo Derby Glass x2 with a 750ml Woodford Derby bottle (Delivered to rooms before check in)
Call To The Post Party 4PM-7PM
Located on the 2nd Floor in the East Tower in the Grand Hall/Foyer
To include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Wine Tastings
- Jackson Family Wines
- Gallo
- Daou
- Sonoma Cutrer
Bourbon Tastings
- Old Forester
- Michter’s
- Four Roses
- New RIff
- Heaven Hill
- Castle & Key
Al's Selections Available to Purchase
- Blanton Single Barrel
- Weller Antique
- Jefferson Twin Oak
- Elijah Craig
- Old Forester Single Barrel
- Four Roses Single Barrel
- Sonoma Cutrer “Les Pierre” Chardonnay
Woodford Bottle Engraving Station
- Woodford bottle engraving station. Bottles available to purchase with custom bottle engraving done on site.
- Woodford bottle artist onsite to sign purchased Woodford bottles.
How to Make Your Favorite Derby Cocktails
- Learn how to make the famous Woodford Mint Julip and the Tito’s Philly!
Food Stations And Other Activations
- Food stations and passed Hors d’ oeuvres included!
- Red Bull Musketeers on site passing out Red bull
- Amenity Pick Up: Tier 1 Amenity Pick Up Station
- Derby Store Satellite Station
- Derby Poster Signing Station
- Concierge station
More At
The Galt
The Derby Dozen
- Join us for a handicapping session presented by “In the Money” featuring Peter Fornatale, Jonathon Kinchen, and Maggie Wolfendale
- Saddle up for Kentucky Derby 149 by preparing for the races at the Galt House Hotel. Three legendary professional horse racing handicappers are joining us to do a deep dive analysis of all the 2023 Kentucky Derby and Oaks racehorses. They will also explore the best bets for all of the other races taking place on Derby weekend. Handicappers include Peter Fornatale, Jonathon Kinchen, and Maggie Wolfendale. Proceeds will go to Thoroughbred Charities of America.
- When? Thursday May 4th from 7pm-9pm
- Where? In the Willis Clements Room Located on the 2nd floor of the East Tower of the Galt House Hotel
Bourbon Barrel Bowtie Exhibit
- Located in the 1st Floor of the East Tower Veranda Lobby Bar.
- Open to all guests to view at any time from April 1st through Derby Week!
- This is a philanthropic art exhibit featuring wooden bow ties made out of bourbon barrels, created by veterans and decorated by local artists.
- Select bow ties will be available for purchase and all proceeds go to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Conservatory
Open from 12:00pm-2:00am
Derby drink specials to include Derby spire, Oaks Lilly, and Mint Julips!
Live Entertainment Featuring Kevin Jaggers Band from 9:00pm-1:00am!
Swizzle
Nightly features including food and wine.
Reservations Needed.
5:00pm-midnight
Walker's Exchange
Breakfast: 6:30am-10:30am
Lunch: 11:00am-2:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm-11:00pm
FRIDAY MAY 5TH
Walker's Exchange
Breakfast
6:30am-12:00pm
- Breakfast Buffet $42 per person
- Bloody Mary Bar
Closed for lunch
-Dinner
5:00pm-11:00pm
Conservatory
Open from 12:00pm-2:00am
Featuring: Derby Drink Specials to include Derby Spire, Oaks Lilly and the Mint Julip
Live Entertainment from the Kevin Cummings Band from 9:00pm-1:00am
Veranda
Open from 9:00am-1:00pm
- Featuring Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Mint Julips and Screwdrivers
Open from 7:00pm-11:00pm
- Featuring: Jackson Family Wines
Thelma's At The Conservatory
Hours of Operation from 7:00am-12:00pm
Jockey Silks
Open from 11:00am-2:00am
- Featuring: Al’s Selection of Bourbons
Down One Bourbon Bar
Open from 11:00am-2:00am
- Featuring: Al’s Selection of Bourbons
SATURDAY MAY 6th
Walker's Exchange
Breakfast
6:30am-12:00pm
Breakfast Buffet $42 per person
Bloody Mary Bar
Closed for Lunch
Dinner
6:00pm-11:00pm Dinner
Conservatory
Open from 12:00pm-2:00am
Featuring Derby Drink Specials to include Derby Spire, Oaks Lilly and Mint Julip.
Veranda
Open: 9:00am-1pm Featuring Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Mint Julips and Screwdrivers
Open: 7:00pm-11:00pm Featuring Jackson Family Wines
Jockey Silks
Open from 11:00am-2:00am
Featuring: Al’s Selection of Bourbons
Down One
Bourbon Bar
Open from 5:00pm-1:00am
Cigar Lounge
Open from 8:00pm-11:00pm on Walker’s Exchange Patio! We will have Live Entertainment from 8:00pm-10:00pm!
