Kentucky Derby Foods & More

Sure, the Kentucky Derby is officially a horse race, but the event has stuff everyone can get excited about. We're talking cocktails, giant parades and hats. So many hats. We've pulled together the ultimate guide to the annual bash, whether you're a serious racehorse gambler or you just want to sip mint juleps in giant, floppy hat (hey, no judgment). 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Kentucky Derby  Fun fact: Kentucky Derby festivities start weeks before race day, but the actual competition lasts only two minutes. The fuss is totally worth it. The Essential Derby Visitor's Guide Inside Tonight's Pegasus Parade A Brief History of the Mint Julep A Quick Guide to Betting the Horses  Exacta? Trifecta? Superfecta? Yeah, we're confused, too. Here's your easy, 101 guide to betting on the horses this weekend, so you can at least sound like you know what you're talking about. Derby 101: How the Race Started Predictions: Who's Going to Win? The 10 Fastest Runnings of the Kentucky Derby Your Perfect Derby Day Party  Mint juleps? Check. Floppy hats? Check. Chocolate walnut pie? Yeah, you're gonna need that, too. A Classic Mint Julep Recipe Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie Run for the Roses Cocktail Recipe: A Julep Alternative DIY: Make This 5-Step Derby Hat  Your response to every compliment you get while wearing this fabulous hat: "This old thing? I made it myself." Why Wear the Fancy Hats? 7 Outrageous Kentucky Derby Hats Derby Day Outfit Ideas