Atlanta’s Largest Outdoor Kentucky Derby Soirée Returns to Avalon on Saturday, May 4

4/26/19

Live race viewing, classic mint juleps and entertainment abound in The Plaza during all-day celebration

WHAT: Get ready to place your bets because on Saturday May 4, the North Fulton community’s favorite social event of the season is back for another fabulous year: Avalon’s fifth annual award-winning Kentucky Derby Party. From 3 to 9 p.m., guests are invited to don their fancy hats and bowties as The Plaza transforms into a glamorous all-day equine-inspired affair featuring a jumbo viewing screen, live musical performances and more.

Throughout the event, attendees can celebrate the race while sipping on the Derby’s signature mint julep cocktail, or choose from a selection of beer, wine and other specialty libations available at The Plaza’s three outdoor bars. In traditional Derby fashion, guests are encouraged to bring cash to “place bets” on the race to enter into a raffle for the chance to win baskets filled goodies from Avalon’s best-in-class retailers. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit The Lionheart School.

Avalon’s Kentucky Derby Party event schedule is as follows:

  • 3 to 6:30 p.m.: Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie as the Ty Reynolds Band takes the main stage in The Plaza, bringing the smooth sounds of the late 70s to today’s Top 40 hits and more to partygoers.
  • 3 to 6:30 p.m.:Guests can purchase raffle tickets and pick a horse to win, place or show. Attendees will place “bets” on their favorite horses by placing tickets in each respective horse’s raffle jar and three lucky equestrian enthusiasts will be selected from the winning jars. Exclusive Avalon prize packages will be awarded to the horses that place in each position.
  • 3 to 7 p.m.: Guests can enjoy pre-race fun with a Shutterbooth photo station, cornhole, retailer activities and more. Plus, Craft Box Girls will activate The Plaza with Kentucky Derby-themed crafts for kids.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Gather around the jumbo screen for the live viewing of the Kentucky Derby – the greatest two minutes in sports – before the race commences at 6:50 p.m. Raffle winners will be announced immediately following the race.
  • 6:45 to 9 p.m.: Even though the horses are back in their stables, Avalon’s Kentucky Derby Party doesn’t stop. Guests are encouraged to stick around for a live DJ and another round of mint juleps as the sun goes down.


Sponsors for Avalon’s Kentucky Derby Party include Topgolf, Bar None, Maker’s Mark and the Atlanta Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

For more information, visit: www.experienceavalon.com.Guests are encouraged to share their experience on social media using the hashtags #AvalonInsider and #KentuckyDerbyatAvalon

WHERE: 

The Plaza at Avalon
400 Avalon Boulevard
Alpharetta, GA 30009

WHEN: Saturday, May 4 from 3 to 9 p.m.

COST: This event is free and open to the public. Cost of additional food and beverage may vary. 

About Avalon

Avalon is a new experience in the timeless art of living well. In the heart of Alpharetta, an affluent suburb north of Atlanta, this sustainably designed, 86-acre community features more than 500,000 square feet of retail, a 12-screen all premium theater, conference center and full-service hotel, Class A office, single-family residences and luxury rental homes. Avalon infuses resort-level hospitality throughout a walkable, seamlessly connected community of shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working. It’s more than just another place to go, it’s a place to be — a hub of activity that delivers the luxury of the modern South. At 2.4 million square feet and more than $1 billion, Avalon has disrupted the industry, defining a new standard for retail-driven mixed-use development. You can find more updates on Avalon at its website, Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter profile.