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2nd Annual Derby Day Celebration: Saturday, May 7th at PublicHouse

  • PublicHouse 418 A Street Springfield, OR, 97477 United States (map)

Put on your best Derby-wear and come sip on a Mint Julep while enjoying Springfield’s one & only Derby Day! We'll be celebrating by hosting a watch party for "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports"!

Our infamous Whisk(e)y Lab will be mixing classic Derby cocktails such as Mint Juleps, starting at 11am... featuring Woodford Reserve, the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Here are some cocktails and spirits you can expect:

  • Mint Julep, made with Woodford

  • Oaks Lily, made with Rose City Vodka

  • Horseneck, made with Paul Masson Brandy

  • Brown Derby, made with Wild Turkey 101 Rye

  • 1oz pours of Woodford Wheated bourbon while supplies last

A photobooth will be on site, stocked full of festive props to show off your dapper outfits. We’ll be holding a “Fancy Hat Competition” so come wearing your largest, loudest and flashiest hat for a chance to be dubbed the honor of the Best Derby Day Hat! Winner gets awarded a gift pack and bragging rights!

Here’s our schedule so far:

  • 11AM- Watch Party Begins

  • 2:30PM- 1st Woodford Reserve Toast

  • 3PM- Fancy Hat Competition

  • 3:57PM:- The big race "Run for the Roses"

  • 4:15PM- Woodford Reserve Toast #2

  • 5PM- Live Music featuring The Hip Billys… Live in the BeerHall