Just when it looked as though the Kentucky Derby was doomed to get caught on the inside rail in its race towards a potential run date, it made a late move coming around the final turn. Like much of the sporting calendar, the iconic race has a new run date at the same home.
September 5th, and you and a few of your friends can get to the gates at one of Green Curtain Events’ Kentucky Derby Watch Parties around some of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods. So while the guys can’t get dressed to the nines in pastel suits and the women can’t don giant floppy hats on site at Churchill Downs in 2020, there is still an option to get a bit toasty and place your bet on the best watch party around your neighborhood.
We’ve talked before about the innovative watch parties and socially distanced social events that Green Curtain Events have put on across the city, however, their Derby events is the odds-on favorite to take the green flag come race day.
In total, 10 of your favorite bars around the city will host exclusive events in coordination with Green Curtain. This incredible one-off event is your one-stop-shop for the perfect Derby atmosphere outside of Churchill Downs. You can expect the classiest mixing and watch party socializing the day has to offer in a safe and comfortable environment.
This feels like a no-brainer for the first Saturday in September, especially when you consider the lengths the Green Curtain Events is taking to ensure this is a safe environment for you and your friends. That, plus, their unique ability to curate an exclusive feel on race day at not one, but 10, different venues truly makes for a memorable (or not memorable depending on your mint julep consumption) 2020 Kentucky Derby watch party.
The 10 venues around the city include the following: Bandit, Bounce, Broken Barrel Bar, Clutch, Houndstooth, HVAC, Old Ground’s Social, Public House, Whiskey Business, and The Whale.
Information on what your ticket includes and links to purchase tickets to your specific bar can be found below. Note: Each bar comes with a different, custom event package and price point.
“Your health & safety is our priority here at Green Curtain Events. We are monitoring the impacts of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic very closely based on the rules and recommendations set forth by the CDC, WHO, and local municipalities in which we operate.”
“Green Curtain Events will remain in compliance and follow the City of Chicago guidelines and checklists for Meetings and Social Events (At all times). All Venues we are partnered with will follow the City of Chicago guidelines and checklists for Restaurants and Bars (At all times). We ask our Patrons to do their part and follow CDC and local government guidelines for Social Gatherings.”
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Table Package for 4: $245
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer
-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
-Appetizer Platter for the Table
Table Package for 6: $345
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
-Appetizer Platter for the Table
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324 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
- Ticketed Reservations Include:
- Table Package for 4: $275
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures-Two Appetizers for the Table Table Package for 6: $475
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
Advertisement-Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
-One Bottle Premium Champagne with Mimosa Kit
-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
-Three Appetizers for the Table
Rooftop Table Package for 4: $300
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer
-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
-Two Appetizers for the Table
Rooftop Table Package for 6: $500
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
-One Bottle Premium Champagne with Mimosa Kit
-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
-Three Appetizers for the Table
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Bar Seating Reservation for 2: $25
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Bar Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 4: $50
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 6: $65
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Indoor Table Package for 4: $225
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells, Mint Juleps, and Domestic Drafts from 3 to 6pm
- -One Southern Inspired Appetizer Sampler Featuring Fried Chicken, Smoked Ribs, and More
Indoor Table Package for 6: $325
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells, Mint Juleps, and Domestic Drafts 3 to 6pm
- -One Southern Inspired Appetizer Sampler Featuring Fried Chicken, Smoked Ribs, and More
Patio Table Package for 4: $250
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells, Mint Juleps, and Domestic Drafts
- -One Southern Inspired Appetizer Sampler Featuring Fried Chicken, Smoked Ribs, and More
Patio Table Package for 6: $370
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells, Mint Juleps, and Domestic Drafts
- -One Southern Inspired Appetizer Sampler Featuring Fried Chicken, Smoked Ribs, and More
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Table Package for 3: $250
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium Champagne with Mimosa Kit
- -Two Appetizers for the Table
Table Package for 4: $350
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
- -Two Appetizers for the Table
Table Package for 6 (Hi-Tops): $550
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium Champagne with Mimosa Kit
- -One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
- -Three Appetizers for the Table
Table Package for 6 (Booth): $600
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium Champagne with Mimosa Kit
- -One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
- -Three Appetizers for the Table
Table Package for 6 – Second Floor: $450
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
- -Three Appetizers for the Table
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Bar Seating Reservation for 2: $25
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Bar Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 4: $50
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 6: $65
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Bar Seating Reservation for 2: $25
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Bar Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 4: $50
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 6: $65
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Package for 4: $225
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells and Domestic Drafts from 3 to 6pm
- -One Appetizer for the Table
Table Package for 6: $325
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells and Domestic Drafts from 3 to 6pm
- -One Appetizer for the Table
950 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Bar Seating Reservation for 2: $25
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Bar Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 4: $50
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 6: $65
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Package for 4: $225
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells and Domestic Drafts from 3 to 6pm
- -One Appetizer for the Table
Table Package for 6: $325
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -Inclusive House Wells and Domestic Drafts from 3 to 6pm
- -One Appetizer for the Table
400 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Table Reservation for 2: $25
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 4: $50
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 6: $75
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Package for 4: $225
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer
-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
-Appetizer Platter for the Table
Table Package for 6: $325
-Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
-Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
-Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
-One Bottle Premium Spirit with Mixtures
-Appetizer Platter for the Table
1367 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Bar Seating Package for 2: $80
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Bar Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
- -One Bottle Premium (Lamarca) Champagne with Mimosa Kit
- -Two Appetizers
First Floor Table Package for 4: $200
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Call Spirit with Mixtures
- -Two Appetizers for the Table
First Floor Table Package for 6: $300
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium (Lamarca) Champagne with Mimosa Kit
- -One Bottle Call Spirit with Mixtures
- -Two Appetizers for the Table
Second Floor Table Package for 4: $300
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Bucket of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Call Spirit with Mixtures
- -Two Appetizers for the Table
Second Floor Cabana Package for 6: $500
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium (Lamarca) with Mimosa Kit
- -One Bottle Call Spirit with Mixtures
- -Three Appetizers for the Table
Beach House Package for 6: $550
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -Two Buckets of White Claw Hard Seltzer
- -One Bottle Premium (Lamarca) with Mimosa Kit
- -One Bottle Call Spirit with Mixtures
- -Three Appetizers for the Table
2427 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Ticketed Reservations Include:
Table Reservation for 4: $50
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
Table Reservation for 6: $60
- -Entry, Seating, and Reserved Service for 3 hrs
- -Featured Kentucky Derby Watch Action
- -One Welcome White Claw Hard Seltzer Per Person
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Featured Image Credit: Photo Credit: Clutch Bar Chicago