Pink Out at the Races: A Kentucky Derby Celebration | D&D Wilmington

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Dram & Draught | Wilmington, NC

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Join us for mint juleps, bourbon, live race viewing, drink specials, good times, raffles & contests! All while supporting breast cancer!
About this Event

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!


🌸 FRIDAY (OAKS KICKOFF) Free Event

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


🌹 SATURDAY TICKETED EVENT | 4 PM – 8 PM | $50

Upgrade your Derby Day with an exclusive upstairs lounge experience:
Reserved Derby viewing space

3 cocktails included from our derby cocktail menu🍸

Light bites 🥪

Best Dressed + Best Hat contests with prizes 👒



💐 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 !
Representatives & volunteers from Pretty In Pink Foundation



👒 DRESS CODE (ENCOURAGED)

Race day ready:

• Dresses, suits, hats, fascinators

• The bolder, the better


Get Tickets Now!

Limited tickets available

• Arrive early for best seating and full experience


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


Overview

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 watch party | Saturday, May 2nd

Doors open: 12:00 p.m. | Partys Starts: 4:00 p.m. (must have ticket to attend event in our upstairs lounge. 21+ ONLY)

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Dram & Draught, 109 Market Street, Wilmington, United States

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