Kentucky Derby Party at Ina Mae Tavern

Photo courtesy of Matthew Schwartz

Celebrate the elegance and excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Ina’s Kentucky Derby Party at Ina Mae Tavern on May 4, 2024, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

Put on your fanciest hat and head to Ina’s for festivities that include live music, bourbon sampling and $10 mint juleps, whiskey sours and old fashioned. There’s also an $18 fried chicken special at this Michelin Guide-listed restaurant.

The race time starts at 5:45 pm so arrive by 3 pm for the activities including best dressed and best hat contests. The live music starts at 2:30 pm and there is no cover charge.