With the 136th Kentucky Derby on the horizon, the great horse racing town of Saratoga Springs has decided to celebrate. In commemoration of the event, several of Saratoga Springs’ fine dining establishments are hosting viewing parties on May 1st.

Hosting its first ever Derby party, Prime at Saratoga National will exclusively open their doors at 4 p.m. The event will consist of food and drink specials, as well as, Woodford Reserve bourbon tastings, cigar rolling, and live music.

Located on the legendary Henry Street, Tiznow will host a private evening, which starts at 4 p.m. Dedicated mixologists and culinary experts will treat each guests to mint julep specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Wheatfields – famous for their Annual Derby Party – kicks off their festivities at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Three Olives Vodka and Blue Moon Beer, Wheatfields has promised to “celebrate the Derby in style”, with “southern-style cooking” and a Kentucky Derby auction.

Rounding out Saratoga Springs’ celebration is a private party held at Vapor Nightclub. The Derby celebration will feature an illustrious dinner buffet, and complimentary drinks from 5 to 9 p.m. All proceeds from the private party will benefit the Double H Ranch in the Adirondacks, which houses several prestigious race horses.

All of the these parties are extremely exclusive, and the guest-list fills up quickly. For information call 518.583.4653 (Prime at Saratoga National), 518.226.0655 (Tiznow), 516.587.0534 (Wheatfields), or 518.581.5772 (Vapor Nightclub).

-Affluent Page

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