Derby Day 2022

Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded the event to be property-wide with additional food and beverage options, more music, extra seating and showings of the Derby Day programming throughout the winery. Tickets include one complimentary Mint Julep wine slushy, participation in our derby hat contest and photo opportunities with a Clydesdale!

What Is Included With My Ticket?

• All-Day Event Access

• Property-wide Showings of the Kentucky Derby

• One Complimentary Mint Julep Wine Slushy

• Participation in Derby Hat Contest

• Photo Opportunities with a Clydesdale

• Live Music

• Free Parking

Event Schedule

Event Starts: 10AM

Live Music by Pure Nectar: 1 to 4PM

Kentucky Derby Viewing: 2 to 7PM Throughout the Winery

Derby Hat Contest & Winner Announcement: 3 to 3:30PM

Clydesdale: 3 to 6PM

Live Music by The RetroNerds: 6 to 9PM

Event Ends: 10PM

The Party

Bring your friends and watch the Kentucky Derby while enjoying photo ops, a Clydesdale, and more! Mint julep wine slushies, wine, beer, and delicious food will be available for purchase. Dress to impress — there will be a derby hat contest!

Award-Winning Wine & Seasonal Drinks

Enjoy a wide variety of Missouri wines, California wines, and wines from around the world — plus ask for one of our signature wine slushies! We also serve craft and domestic beer, as well as a mixed drink menu.

Featured Drink: Mint Julep Wine Slushy

Dining Options

There will be a variety of food options available for purchase from The Smokehouse and The Burger Shack, as well as additional outlets throughout our property. Menu items include pulled pork, chicken and brisket sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, salads and more! There will be no regular sit-down lunch or dinner service at the winery.

This is a property-wide event. All winery guests on Saturday, 5/7 will need a Derby Day ticket for entry.

Please Note: All guests must be at least 21 years of age.

Your safety is our priority – visit CedarLakeCellars.com to learn about the extra precautions we are taking during this time.

Refund Policy

We do not offer refunds to our event.

COVID-19 Refund Policy

The health of our community and staff is of the utmost importance to us. At this point, we are continuing to plan for this event which is scheduled several months from now. Currently, there is not an order in place by government officials that closes our facility in May and we fully intend on proceeding with our event. We have over 400 acres of land at Cedar Lake Cellars and will continue to strategically plan our event to proactively ensure safety as well as adhere to the recommendations made by officials. If a new order is put in place that directly affects our business and event, your tickets will be refunded.