Rocky Mount Derby Day – Bets, Bites & Bourbon

Description

🌹 Rocky Mount Derby Day – Bets, Bites & Bourbon 🏇

The 152nd Kentucky Derby Celebration
📍 The Grand Oak Pavilion at The Historic Early Inn
🗓 Saturday, May 2 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us for an unforgettable Derby Day experience in Rocky Mount!

We’re transforming the Grand Oak Pavilion into a high-energy celebration of Southern charm, community spirit, and the most exciting two minutes in sports.

✨ Featuring:
🎶 Two live bands with a dance floor
🥃 Derby-themed cocktails & premier bourbon tasting
🍽 Heavy hors d’oeuvres from Rocky Mount Burger Company & The Early Inn
🎟 Wagering station for incredible prizes
🎩 Best Dressed & Best Hat contests
🚬 Cigar bar
📸 Photo opportunities
📺 Live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby at 6:50 PM

We are proud to recognize our Platinum Sponsor, Angie McGhee’s Home Team of MKB Realtors, whose generous support helps make this event possible and amplifies its impact in our community.

This event is a fundraiser benefiting Sunbine Music Foundation (501(c)(3)), with proceeds also supporting local charities including Fostering Champions right here in Rocky Mount.

Date & Time

Sat, May 2, 2026 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue Details

The Barrel Room (upstairs at Rocky Mount Burger Company)

467 Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151

Rocky Mount Burger Company