Looking to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Columbus, but unsure where to do it?
Here’s a hint: Go someplace that already offers horse racing.
The Derby is slated for Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, and Scioto Downs Racino is hosting a local celebration on Saturday.
Admission to the Kentucky Derby Party at the racino, 6000 S. High St., is free.
Food, refreshments (including mint juleps) and live music from Out of Mind Bluegrass Band at 8 p.m. are among the highlights.
Outside of watching and betting on the Derby itself, though, the biggest highlight might be the Fancy Hat Contest. The competition – which rewards over-the-top creativity in hat design – opens for sign-ups at 3 p.m. The top five finishers receive free play vouchers.
Visit www.sciotodowns.com for more information.
