Place your bets on which horse will rule the roost for prizes and chance to win getaway package to Woodford Reserve Distillery in Kentucky's "Bourbon Country." Sign up for Bourbon on the Backcourt Pickleball Tournament (Derby Attire Encouraged); Derby Officials Say Hats Bring Good Luck!
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Experience the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby – one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet – at Chicken N Pickle. The original indoor/outdoor "eatertainment" complex with a casual, chef-driven menu, sports bar, pickleball courts and yard games is hosting a Kentucky Derby Watch Party and "Bourbon on the Backcourt" pickleball tournament with Derby-inspired drinks on May 4, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at all locations.
Only at Chicken N Pickle can you enjoy the famous horse race along with Derby-inspired trivia, Woodford Reserve mint juleps, indoor and outdoor screens to watch the race and the opportunity to play pickleball or cheer on your friends during the "Bourbon on the Backcourt" pickleball tournament! Sign up for your local tournament here.
As part of the fun, Chicken N Pickle and Woodford Distillery are giving away two trips to Kentucky's Bourbon Country, including airfare, hotel, and a VIP distillery tour. All tournament players will automatically be entered, and other guests may enter with a QR code on Chicken N Pickle property when they come to celebrate Derby Day.
The Kentucky Derby has grown into a mega-fashion event where elaborate headwear takes center stage. So Chicken N Pickle guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Derby attire and hats, including fedoras, bowlers, sun hats or fascinators – or come as you are – and join in the festivities:
- Watch the "Run for the Roses" on televisions throughout the property
- Cheer on your favorite horse during "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports"
- Participate in the "Bourbon on the Backcourt" pickleball tournament (sign up here)
- Play Kentucky Derby trivia and place-your-bets-style games for prizes
- Enter to win a trip to the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Kentucky's "Bourbon Country"
- Sip on Woodford Reserve cocktails including Mint Juleps
- Play giant yard games
- They say hats bring good luck, so don't forget your Derby gear!
"Chicken N Pickle venues are special spaces that encourage friends to play, eat and celebrate together, so the Run for the Roses provides a perfect opportunity to host a Kentucky Derby-style pickleball tournament and watch party," said Chicken N Pickle President Kelli Alldredge. "Guests visit our properties seeking an experience, and one of the most rewarding things we see is people connecting on our pickleball courts or game yard, or over great food and drinks, all under one roof. We have the coolest backyard you never want to leave."
Chicken N Pickle opens at 11 a.m. on May 4, with Derby activities running from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Race time at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, varies every year but typically starts around 5:45 p.m. Central time.
More than 15 million people watch the Kentucky Derby on television every year, making it one of the most popular sporting events in existence. It's known as the Run for the Roses because the winning horse is draped in a 40-pound blanket of roses. This year, the Kentucky Derby winner will enjoy a record purse of $5 million – nearly twice the amount offered in 2023. The beloved race, started by Meriweather Lewis Clark, grandson of famous explorer William Clark, has a rich history that dates back to 1875. It has become deeply ingrained in American culture over the years, creating a sense of tradition and nostalgia – something Chicken N Pickle also aspires to do.
About Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle is a family-friendly sports and games venue with a casual, chef-driven restaurant, bar with craft cocktails and local brews, pickleball courts and indoor/outdoor games for all ages and abilities in an atmosphere that fosters fun, friendship and community. Through the Our Hearts Are Local program, which focuses on creating philanthropic partnerships, we aim to strengthen our neighborhoods and beyond. Chicken N Pickle hosts dozens of charitable events annually and donates proceeds back to each of the communities we serve. Visit chickennpickle.com for more information.
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