Bending Branch Winery-11th Annual Derby Extravaganza

Something special happens at Bending Branch Winery the first Saturday of every May. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Bob and Brenda Young’s Kentucky roots at the 11th Annual Derby Extravaganza. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the beautiful Bending Branch Estate with live music, food, wine, hats, horses, and mint juleps.

~ In partnership with Frost Bank. ~

A portion of ticket sales and all silent auction proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Comfort.

Ticket includes:

– Live music from the Lone Star Pickerz
– Catered BBQ meal and bourbon ball (full menu coming soon)
– A drink ticket for a mint julep or glass of wine

Hat parade competition in THREE categories:

For ladies and gents, strut your stuff on the crush pad! The best hat wins in each category — Wine Theme, Derby Theme, and Most Fanciful.

Best tent competition:

Bringing your own pop-up tent? Compete for best outfield set up and decor. (Tent legs must be staked or weighted down.)

Ticket prices:

$60 General Admission

$50 for Bending Branch wine club members (Limit 2 club tickets per membership. Check your email for promo code.)

All-Inclusive VIP Package:

$1,000 table for 8 — includes admission for 8 people, catered meal, snacks for the table, 4 drink tickets per person (redeemable for 4 glasses or 1 bottle), special VIP bar, and early entry to the venue at 1:30 p.m. VIP attendees will also receive 20% off additional wine purchases at the event.

Add-Ons:

Reserved seating options (seating only/admission sold separately)

$160 TABLE for 8

$120 TABLE for 6

$80 TABLE for 4

You will select a table when you arrive. Reserving a table DOES NOT guarantee shade, as the sun moves throughout the day.

A limited number of tables will be available in the outfield area, first come, first serve. If you do not reserve a table, please bring chairs.