Downtown Derby Day – Downtown Fond du Lac

Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby in style during the Downtown Fond du Lac’s 3rd Annual Downtown Derby Day! An all-day celebration of the running of the Derby! This premier event truly has something for everyone! Enjoy Kentucky Derby watch parties, tons of great shopping specials, and the 3rd Annual Downtown Fond du Lac Beer & Bourbon Crawl! There is Derby-inspired fun around every corner! Plus, plenty of photo opportunities and various derby-themed activities, contests, and prizes hosted by numerous downtown businesses. 

Participating businesses:

18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten

Argentum Et Aurum: Downtown Derby Day Limited Edition Perfumes: Select from 5 exclusive Derby-themed scents! In-house raffle for Derby-themed prizes! Mint Julip Mocktail

Bird’s Eye View Optical

Blue Line Tavern: Best Hat Contest (Individual), Best Dressed Contest (Individual), Best Dressed Couple Contest, Cornhole,
Photo Area, Woodford Reserve Collection Gift Set Sale (Limited quantity for purchase), Kentucky Derby Bourbon Drink Station, &
Stick-horse “Pony” Races

Blue Marble Botanicals

Brick House

CC’s Chocolates: Complimentary Bourbon Cookie for Anyone in Derby-themed Attire. Exclusive Derby Day Chocolates & Pop-Up Vendors!

Chapter 52 Bookstore: All Books Buy 1, Get 1 Free

Craft City Bottle Shop/Tap Room

Cujak’s Wine & Spirits: 5% Off Spirits & 15% Off Wine

Envision Greater Fond du Lac: Selfie Station & Make Your Own Themed Button

Hotel Retlaw: Derby Themed Food & Beverage Specials, Best Hat & Best Dressed Contest, & All Attendees Entered Into Drawing for a Free One-Night Stay

Knitty Gritty Shop

La Belle FDL

Lunar & Lake Book Market

Main Street Fashion

O’Davey’s Pub: Pin the Tail on the Horse

Shea Avenue Boutique

The Diner

Victoria’s Pet Nutrition