Kentucky Derby Weekend | Pink Out at the Races | D&D Cary

You’re invited to our biggest spring party of the year—Kentucky Derby Weekend | Pink Out at the Races 🌸🐎 Kentucky Oaks & Derby 2-Day Watch Party

We’re bringing together the elegance of the Kentucky Oaks and the excitement of the Derby for a two-day celebration filled with cocktails, style, and high-energy fun. This year, we’re celebrating all weekend long while supporting breast cancer awareness in partnership with Pretty in Pink Foundation—so come dressed to impress and sip for a cause!

💐 THE VIBE

Think garden party meets race day:

• Pink florals + roses everywhere 🌸

• Big hats, bold outfits, and dressed-up crowds

• A lively, social atmosphere across all locations 🏇

🍸 WHAT TO EXPECT

• Limited-time Derby cocktail menu

• Classic Mint Juleps + specialty derby cocktails

• A featured pink cocktail

• “Pink Out for a Purpose” — Limited time derby menu with proceeds going towards Pretty In Pink Foundation 💗 for the whole weekend! May 1st through the 3rd !

🌹 SATURDAY PARTY (MAIN EVENT | 4–8 PM)

• Live DJ

• Full Derby viewing on all TVs (upstairs & downstairs)

• Best Dressed + Best Hat contests with prizes 👒

• Winning Horse Raffle — get assigned a horse and win if it places 🐎

🌸 FRIDAY (OAKS KICKOFF)

Start the weekend early with a more laid-back, pink-themed kickoff featuring our specialty cocktails and floral vibes. Full Kentucky Oaks viewing on all TVs.

👒 DRESS CODE (ENCOURAGED)

Race day ready:

• Dresses, suits, hats, fascinators

• The bolder, the better

📍 DETAILS

• Saturday main event/party runs 4 PM – 8 PM

• Free entry | RSVP encouraged | limited space available

• Arrive early for best seating and full experience

Grab your friends, dress to impress, and join us for a weekend at the races 🌸🐎

Kentucky Derby Weekend | May 1st-3rd

Limited time derby menu with proceeds going towards Pretty & Pink Foundation!!

Kentucky Oaks | Friday, May 1st

Doors open: 12:00 p.m. | First Race: 12:30 p.m.

Kentucky Derby | Saturday, May 2nd

Doors open: 12:00 p.m. | Partys Starts: 4:00 p.m.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dram & Draught, 3 Fenton Main Street, Cary, United States

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