Save the Date! The 2026 Kentucky Derby Watch Party Benefitting Father's Club is on May 2nd at 5pm!

By Jason Terry, Board Member for Father’s Club

For those of you that made it to last year’s Kentucky Derby watch party, you know that it is a really fun way to watch the race, eat some great food, and maybe have a beverage or two while talking with a bunch of great people. It’s time to mark your calendar for the 2026 Kentucky Derby watch party!

2026 Kentucky Derby Watch Party

Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: Starts at 5pm and the race begins at 6pm

Address: The Carriage Houses of Johnson County (Directions)
29230 W. 83rd St, De Soto, KS 66018

Dress Code: Anything from comfortable, to business casual, to full blown Derby Attire with big hats!
Co-Ed: Lots of people ask, this is a “bring your spouse and friends” kind of event.

More Details

This event will be similar to last year, including a food truck, various drink options including water, soda and adult beverages, and a Bourbon Bottle raffle following the race. We ask that everyone attending buy a wrist band which covers everything but the raffle. (You can also pay as you go, but it is a better deal to buy a wrist band.) And all proceeds will benefit the mission of Father’s Club. We will also get to hear an update from Mike Davisson, Executive Director of Father’s Club.