Derby Entertaining - a book by Paula Cunningham which includes Derby party help and traditions as well as many simple to prepare recipes for your party no matter what the format.
Entertaining with Bluegrass Winners - from the Garden Club of Lexington. Includes recipes for everything from a formal winter dinner to a Derby day brunch.
How to Throw a Great Derby Party - by Sue Wylie and Chris Ware. A new book with recipes, tips from famous hostesses, trivia, and history.
Racing to the Table a book by Margaret Guthrie with lots of recipes from famous tracks around the country including Churchill Downs. Review
Online Recipes
Bobby Flay's Derby Party Recipes - from the new official Derby party website from Churchill Downs. You do have to register to see them, but it is free.
Cocktail Times - recipes for Derby Party drinks and food
Triple Crown Treats - recipes for the traditional drinks and food of the Triple Crown races
Party Planning Tips
Kentucky Derby Party - the new official Derby party website from Churchill Downs with recipes from chef Bobby Flay, decor themes, invitations, and more.
Crown Royal Derby Party - uses Flash in a pop-up window. From 2002, but some of the party advice is still good although the contests are over and a new one hasn't been done.
Party411.com - suggestions for a Kentucky Derby Celebration including invitations, decorations, and activities.
Theme Party Queen - lots of tips, party games, and recipes for a Derby party.
Supplies and Games
The ALL PRO Derby Store -
souvenirs and party goods from All Pro Championships' online store
Arthur Court Kentucky Derby tableware - an interesting collection with everything from Twin Spires salt and pepper shakers to platters and bowls. Some are pictured at the bottom of this page.
Backyard Bookie - Want to take wagers at your party just like at the track? Get this software! Also has party tips and recipes.
Derby Day - A Pop-Up Celebration of the Kentucky Derby written and illustrated by Pamela Pease. Great for kids or as a decorative item or centerpiece for your Derby party.
Derby Divas - billed as "A game for girlfriends of all hat sizes" this is a dice based horse racing game for women with part of the proceeds going to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Should be a fun item for a Derby party.
Derby Downs - is a game for up to 20 players and ideal for a Kentucky Derby party. After players choose a line on the game card, a "zip strip" is removed exposing the post positions for each player.
Derby Party Invitations - several nice horse racing themed invitations to chose from finestationary.com. Just search for Derby.
The Sounds of Kentucky - a Kentucky Derby souvenir CD featuring things like the Call to the Post, My Old Kentucky Home, and more. Perfect for a Derby party!
Party Up At the Downs - The Official Party Playlist of the Kentucky Derby, Volume 1. Only available as MP3 downloads, but these are the songs picked out by Churchill Downs specifically for a Derby party.
Lucky Numbers - a selection of Frank Sinatra's gambling related songs. Also nice for a Derby party!
Complete Horse Racing Night - a game set that includes a DVD of real races, programs, betting tickets, play money, invitations, and more to host your own night at the races for your next party.
