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2017 Garden & Gun Derby Socials

On Saturday, May 6, Garden & Gun and Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey hosted two Derby Socials to celebrate the 143rd Run for the Roses. G&G friends, readers, and area influencers gathered at San Francisco’s Wingtip Club and New York City’s Maysville for mint juleps, big hats, and plenty of Southern style.

 

Special thanks to:

Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Wingtip Club

Maysville

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The East Coast Derby Social at New York City’s Maysville.

The East Coast Derby Social at New York City’s Maysville.

Photo: Sean Sime

A traditional mint julep made with Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, minted syrup, crushed ice, and mint garnish.

A traditional mint julep made with Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, minted syrup, crushed ice, and mint garnish.

Photo: Sean Sime

Floral dresses and fascinators in NYC bring the Derby above the Mason-Dixon Line.

Floral dresses and fascinators in NYC bring the Derby above the Mason-Dixon Line.

Photo: Sean Sime

Guests toast the Derby at Maysville in New York.

Guests toast the Derby at Maysville in New York.

Photo: Sean Sime

Fried oysters and pickles, fried chicken sliders, shrimp rolls, and traditional deviled eggs add even more Southern flavor to the New York City event.

Fried oysters and pickles, fried chicken sliders, shrimp rolls, and traditional deviled eggs add even more Southern flavor to the New York City event.

Photo: Sean Sime

Contenders for our best dressed competition.

Contenders for our best dressed competition.

Photo: Sean Sime

Guests tasting Blade and Bow bourbon.

Guests tasting Blade and Bow bourbon.

Photo: Sean Sime

The best part of a mint julep—the bourbon.

The best part of a mint julep—the bourbon.

Photo: Sean Sime

Floral skirts and tailored suits are the perfect choice for a Derby Social.

Floral skirts and tailored suits are the perfect choice for a Derby Social.

Photo: Sean Sime

Guests cheer on their favorite horses during the 143rd Kentucky Derby at Maysville.

Guests cheer on their favorite horses during the 143rd Kentucky Derby at Maysville.

Photo: Sean Sime

Anthony Cozeck mixes Blade and Bow “New” Fashioned cocktails at San Francisco’s Wingtip Club.

Anthony Cozeck mixes Blade and Bow “New” Fashioned cocktails at San Francisco’s Wingtip Club.

Photo: Sean Malone

Big hats and plaid outfits coordinate in San Francisco.

Big hats and plaid outfits coordinate in San Francisco.

Photo: Sean Malone

Guests pose for a picture in their Derby hats.

Guests pose for a picture in their Derby hats.

Photo: Sean Malone

Southern flair at its finest: Derby hats, a bow tie, a striped pastel suit and bourbon cocktails.

Southern flair at its finest: Derby hats, a bow tie, a striped pastel suit and bourbon cocktails.

Photo: Sean Malone

A handmade hat with peacock feathers.

A handmade hat with peacock feathers.

Photo: Sean Malone

Friends gather for a photo at Wingtip Club with juleps in hand.

Friends gather for a photo at Wingtip Club with juleps in hand.

Photo: Sean Malone

Creative fashion and hats celebrate Kentucky style.

Creative fashion and hats celebrate Kentucky style.

Photo: Sean Malone

And…they’re off! Guests gather to watch the much anticipated Kentucky Derby.

And…they’re off! Guests gather to watch the much anticipated Kentucky Derby.

Photo: Sean Malone