# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Derby Fest at Sam Houston Race Park Celebrate 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 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-houston/kentucky-derby-day-derby-fest-at-the-showgrounds/200029484228410 - **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, sports, food-drinks, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 608 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: North Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 7575 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77064 - **lat**: 29.92962 - **long**: -95.53095 - **full address**: 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 Houston ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5cbb16aa23ef97c38c89eff7713249e4899b6c60db9189e722fd4599a69c836c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc79a7bf-gmir?v=1776702233 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds! being held? - **A:** Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds! takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:30 am at 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 Houston. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds!? - **A:** Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds! is organized by Sam Houston Race Park. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kentucky Derby Day: Derby Fest at The Showgrounds! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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