Derby Day

DERBY DAY at CARLOS CREEK

Get in on the fun for the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, MN!

Saturday, May 2 | All Day
"The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports"— you’re invited to dress to impress and join the celebration!

• The race takes place at 5:57 PM, and we'll have it up on all of our tv's inside the brewery taproom. The celebration lasts all day long!
• Come Dressed to Win
  Pull out your darling + dapper outfits! 'Best hat' and 'Best fascinator competition' for prizes!
• Specials Just for the Day
  • Hot Brown Pizza – our Derby-inspired fan favorite pie returns!
  • Mint Juleps, Oaks Lilly, Peach Margarita, and Carjillos served in the Tasting Room
• A real horse will be hanging out for photo ops (yes, really!)
  • Strike a pose with our custom Derby Day sign and floral garland display!
• HORSE BETTING GAME | $300 CARLOS CREEK GIFT CARD GRAND PRIZE
  • Think you’ve got the winner? Every Derby horse will have its own box.
  • Place your name in the box of the horse you think will win
  • After the race, we’ll draw one winner from each of the top three horses’ boxes
  • Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers
  • 1st place winner takes home a $300 Carlos Creek gift card!

So, shine your shoes, fluff that fascinator, and get ready for a day of Kentucky-style fun, food, and festivities right here in Minnesota wine country!