Turf Paradise, Arizona’s first sports franchise, is bringing back its Kentucky Derby Party Saturday May 6th. In addition to live local horse racing, fans can also bet on the Kentucky Derby simulcast. The day also features live music and a family fun park. General admission is just $3.
For those looking for an enhanced experience there are a number of options which go on sale starting 8am April 2nd.
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia said, “Whether you want to cheer your horse to victory from the rooftop of the Director’s Suite while sipping a mint julep or from the rail while clutching a cold beer we have Kentucky Derby options for everyone.
Trackside Beer Garden
This trackside Kentucky Derby party is sponsored by Michelob Ultra. The beer garden includes a beer garden buffet, beer specials, a full-service cash bar, and live music from the Aaron Nelson Project. Tickets are $45 per person presale and $55 per person at the door. To order tickets call 602-375-6478 starting April 2nd at 8am.
Clubhouse
Take in a day at the races from the air-conditioned comfort of the Clubhouse while enjoying an Italian buffet and dessert bar. Place your bets at the numerous tellers inside the Clubhouse.
There is also a full-service cash bar serving beer, cocktails, and Mint Juleps. Tickets for the Clubhouse are $280 for a table of four or $140 for a hi-top table for two. Limited single seats are available for $70.
To purchase Clubhouse tickets call 602-375-6470 starting 8am April 2nd.
Derby DayClub
This Kentucky Derby party offers luxury tent seating trackside as well as tables at the pavilion and is produced by the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. Individual tickets are also available. Ticketing for this event is separate from the other Turf Paradise Kentucky Derby offerings. Follow the link for more information.
Gates open 7am on Kentucky Derby Day. the first post time at Turf Paradise is 11:30am. The Kentucky Derby usually starts just after 4pm Arizona time but the official post time has yet to be set. Fans who can’t make it to Turf Paradise can watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby at our more than 40 OTB partners. Click here to find one near you.
Turf Paradise at 19th Ave and Bell opened its doors in 1956 and is Arizona’s first sports franchise. It is home to Unibet Sports Book and operates more than 40 Off Track Betting locations in Arizona.