# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Derby Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Rockford Park District’s Lockwood Park invites the community out to the country for its Derby Day activities.

Since May 2 is Kentucky Derby day, attendees are encouraged to wear fancy hats!

Free activities include visiting the Sarver Children’s Farm barn, a petting zoo, oxen demonstrations, and more.

Atwood Park staff will be at the event with a FREE Birds of Prey show in the tent near the Big Country Shelter from 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm.

Paid activities include wagon rides, pony rides, riderless pony races, and horseback trail rides., face painting. Tickets for pony rides and face painting are only available for purchase at the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/derby-day/200029977205034
- **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, art, fine-arts, sports, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 56

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61101
- **lat**: 42.30282
- **long**: -89.139
- **full address**: 5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61101

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Derby Day being held?
  - **A:** Derby Day takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61101.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Derby Day?
  - **A:** Derby Day is organized by Lockwood Park - Rockford Park District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Derby Day 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 Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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