As the Preferred Wine of the Kentucky Derby®, Kendall-Jackson will host the largest West Coast Kentucky Derby party at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens on Saturday, May 7th. Kendall-Jackson’s stunning four-acre culinary garden, expansive lawn and alfresco patio provide the perfect setting for a fun-filled day of wine, food, fashion, and entertainment. Event proceeds will benefit Sonoma County’s Meals on Wheels program.
Derby Day festivities at Kendall-Jackson include large-screen viewing of Kentucky Derby day races, fashion contests, an on-site milliner creating unique hats, and Derby-inspired Southern cuisine paired with award-winning Kendall-Jackson wines, including the limited edition co-branded Kendall-Jackson and Kentucky Derby® commemorative wines. The event wouldn’t be complete without iconic Mint Juleps. Young & Yonder Spirits, an artisan craft distillery from Healdsburg, will showcase their Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the signature cocktails, local favorite Seismic Brewing Company will be pouring their new release brews, Ferrero Golden Gallery Signature will offer sweet treats, and local restaurant partners will be offering small bites. Additional entertainment includes a raffle, live music, a bugle player, a coffee truck, a caricature artist and more.
The Jackson family’s storied legacy in winemaking runs deep, and while many wine enthusiasts across the nation recognize Kendall-Jackson as the makers of America’s favorite Chardonnay since 1992, the family’s endeavors in the elite horse racing world are lesser-known. Inspired by the world of horse racing, founder Jess Jackson ignited a life-long dream in 2005, when he and his wife Barbara Banke established Stonestreet Farm on premium farmland in the famous Bluegrass hills of Lexington, Ky. Since then, Stonestreet Farm has been named the leading North American commercial breeder of Thoroughbred yearlings 10 times. Stonestreet has enjoyed racing Thoroughbred horses in the Kentucky Derby; most notably, Curlin finished third in 2007 and Good Magic finished second in 2018. Stonestreet also bred & raised Malathaat who won the Kentucky Oaks in 2021.
Kentucky Derby®’s fashion is a long-standing tradition to embrace Southern spring fashion like none other. Spring dresses with colorful hats and fascinators take center stage just as much as the horses on Derby Day. Seersucker suits in vibrant colors and unique bowties are accessorized with fedoras and bowler hats. Derby Day fashion is a great opportunity to have fun and express your fashion style in a bold way. Join us dressed to the nines as there will be fashion content for the best dressed throughout Derby Day.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7
11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
5007 Fulton Road
Fulton, CA 95439
(800) 769-3649
COST: General Admission: $125 per person
Wine Club Member Admission: $100 per person
TICKETS: Purchase: www.kj.com/events/kentucky-derby-party
