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Kentucky Derby

Six photos of people wearing hats at the Kentucky Derby
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STYLE & FASHION

A little rain couldn’t dampen the bold styles on display in the stands at Churchill Downs

A racetrack for horses

Arts & Culture

A look back at Lexington’s Calumet Farm and its storied cast of Thoroughbreds

A jockey in a red and white silk raises his arms to the sky

Sporting

The Hall-of-Fame jockey on his mission to help behind-the-scenes workers at Churchill Downs and beyond—and the unbridled joy of a Derby victory

A beige hat with coral and light pink accents

Arts & Culture

Madam Foo Foo, the hat designer at Louisville’s iconic Brown Hotel, shares her wisdom on creating—and wearing—the perfect headpiece

A cocktail garnished with mint and a lemon slice

Recipe

Louisville’s bar Vetti captures the spirit of the Bluegrass State in this refreshing cocktail

A betting ticket tucked into a hat

Arts & Culture

Here’s what happens to the money

A collage of people at the Kentucky Derby with hats and suits
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Arts & Culture

Saturday’s epic three-horse finish wasn’t the only thing worth an instant replay

Inside a hotel lobby with ornate ceiling details and a chandelier

Travel

The century-old hub brims with local history and Hot Brown sandwiches

A lemon next to a copper cocktail cup with ice and a lemon peel garnish

Food & Drink

The refreshing combination of bourbon, lemonade, and cranberry juice just might tempt you to switch horses

A crane dumps yellow rubber ducks by the thousand into a river

Arts & Culture

This Saturday, one lucky duck among 50,000 will putter to eternal glory. I’ve got my money on Larry.

Food & Drink

Beer cheese, bourbon-glazed chicken wings, and of course, mint juleps round out our list of party-ready dishes with Bluegrass State flavor

A crowd of people with hats at the Kentucky Derby

Arts & Culture

How the race’s signature accessory got its start

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Arts & Culture

Photographer Nerissa Sparkman captured the best looks at the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks this weekend, once more proving the race is only part of the show

Arts & Culture

A look at the key similarities and differences between the hat-filled, horse-powered to-dos going down on both sides of the pond on Saturday

Recipe

Kick off Derby weekend with a pistachio chess pie mingled with bitter chocolate

Recipe

The House of Marigold shares its own Derby-day delight

Recipe

Fresh fruit and libations combine in a spin on a Kentucky favorite

Food & Drink

A Bluegrass State chef shares his modern take on a classic Kentucky Derby recipe

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G&G Party Pics

Blade and Bow and Garden & Gun host the fifth annual Stitzel-Weller Affair

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Arts & Culture

Stunning describes both the victory by 80-to-1 long shot Rich Strike in the 148th Kentucky Derby and the stylish attire on display at Churchill Downs for the Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Photographer Nerissa Sparkman captured all the fantastic looks.