Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds!
Schedule
Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
7575 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77064 | North Houston, TX
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Derby Fest at Sam Houston Race ParkCelebrate the Run for the Roses — Texas-style!
Join us for Derby Fest as Sam Houston Race Park transforms into the ultimate Kentucky Derby Day celebration with racing, live music, signature cocktails, food, fashion, and fun all day long.
Simulcast Gates Open: 8:00 AM
Admission Gates Open: 9:30 AM
First Post: 10:30 AM
Sip in true Derby fashion with Mint Juleps & Oaks Lilies available at bars throughout the park
Derby Hat Contests
Dress to impress and show off your Derby Day flair!
Prizes awarded for standout style.
Enjoy live music throughout the park:
Club Level Stage: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Rose Wine Garden located in the Infield: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Food, Photos & Fun
Food trucks featuring local favorites
Photo walls throughout the Grandstand and Infield — perfect for Derby Day pics
Derby Fest: Located in the Infield
Derby Fest VIP Area
• Advance: $200 | Day Of: $250
• 284 Seating inside VIP Tent | 716 Seating Outside | First come First serve.
• All-inclusive food and beverage (Beer, wine, champagne, mint juleps & NA Beverage)
• Climate-controlled tent
• Premium Food Service
• Live Betting Windows & Self-Service Betting Kiosks
• Private lounge seating Indoors and Outdoors
• Outdoor seating and tables
• Private, Climate-Controlled Restrooms (ADA Accessible)
• Full access to General Admission, including direct entry to the Rose Wine Garden
General Admission:
• Food trucks and crawfish
• Access to the Rose Wine Garden
• Outdoor Open and Covered seating (lawn chairs allowed)
• Live Betting Windows & Self-Service Betting Kiosks
• Large outdoor viewing screens
• Photo activations
Rose Wine Garden
• Live Music from Shekere Band 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• DJ Big Love 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Covered Lounge Seating
• Photo Walls
• Wine Bar and Wagering Access
• 9’x5’ Mobile Theater LED Screen
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Where is it happening?
7575 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77064, 7575 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064-3417, United States, North HoustonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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