Huntingdon, Tenn.–It’s time for the 7th Annual Derby Day at The Dixie at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center in Huntingdon. Held on race day, this Saturday, this fun-filled event celebrates the time-honored traditions of the Kentucky Derby.
Derby Day at The Dixie will be held on May 5th this year, from 2PM-6PM. This is a free event. To reserve a tailgate spot, contact The Dixie Box Office, M-F, 10AM-4PM at 731-986-2100. Derby Day at The Dixie is sponsored by The Huntingdon Animal Clinic.
Derby Day at The Dixie is quickly becoming the event to attend this side of the state line for Kentucky Derby-style tailgates, amazing derby hats and a showing of that little horse race that will have the nation riveted for two minutes. Replete with all the splendor of any derby gala worth its salt, both men and women come bedecked in their best Derby attire. Seersucker, bow ties and hats of all shapes, sizes and colors make their debuts for this derby event.
And of course, Derby Day at The Dixie boasts plenty of southern hospitality. Local citizens and businesses put together proper southern tailgates on The Dixie lawn showcasing traditional derby fare and decor. Sampling and visiting are not only encouraged, they are expected!
Attendees will also enjoy the live blue grass band, No Time Flatt, an opportunity to pick the winner of the Kentucky Derby, a silent auction and a live showing of the race in The Dixie’s Hal Holbrook Theatre that is guaranteed to have everyone cheering for their pick by the home stretch. And for the little Derby goers, there will be children’s games and crafts. And let’s not forget about a photo opportunity with the Dixie racehorse and jockey!
To round out the day, The Dixie presents awards for best tailgate, best women’s derby hat and attire, and best men’s derby hat and attire, along with other special categories. While derby attire is celebrated, please come as you are and enjoy this afternoon Southern fun!
Derby Day at The Dixie will be held on May 5th this year, from 2PM-6PM. This is a free event. To reserve a tailgate spot, contact The Dixie Box Office, M-F, 10AM-4PM at 731-986-2100. Derby Day at The Dixie is sponsored by The Huntingdon Animal Clinic.
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