— While the Kentucky Derby will happen in… well, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 5, the celebrated horse race filled with pomp and circumstance clearly has its fans here.
If you can’t make it to Churchill Downs, no fear. There is plenty of fun to be had here in the Gem City. Here is what you need to know to get your derby on in Dayton:
>> The ULTIMATE guide to Derby Day in Dayton
Why watch horses race when you can watch wiener dogs race instead? Dayton will celebrate Derby Day with dog races in the Oregon District. (Photo of Australian wiener races by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)(HANDOUT/Getty Images)
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OREGON DISTRICT DACHSHUND DASH
It’s the Running of the Wieners!
It’s the third year for the ever popular Oregon District’s annual Derby Day Running of the Wieners race, and this year it has outgrown its original course.
The race has been relocated from Clay Street to Pine Street this year to accommodate for the event’s popularity. Pine Street is located right off of East Fifth Street in the Oregon District.
THE SCHEDULE
The festivities will run as follows:
2 p.m.: Trolley’s 1st Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest!
3 p.m.: Dog Parade (all dogs are welcome and costumes are encouraged) Beginning in the Trolley Stop Plaza and commencing at Pine Street where the races will be held
4 p.m.: Let the Races commence!!!!
5:30 p.m.: Costume and Race Award Ceremony
Where: Pine Street, Dayton (Oregon District)
When: 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, May 5
Cost: Free
More Info:Website
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The Rubi Girls will celebrate its 30th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Dayton Art Institute. (Photo: Rubi Girls Facebook Page)(HANDOUT)
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DERBY DAY BRUNCH WITH THE RUBI GIRLS
You can bet your bottom dollar, literally, that The Rubi Girls will be sporting only the best of the best Derby hats, so you better not forget yours. You can grab your friends and make plans to join the Girls for the 2nd annual Derby Day Brunch. There are two ticket options — a $50 ticket includes brunch with one drink, while a $75 ticket keeps the Derby party going with brunch and an open bar.
There are guaranteed to be options for everyone— gluten free, vegetarian, vegan — on the brunch menu exclusively created by Meadowlark and Wheat Penny. Brim will also be back for this second year, selling their most fabulous hats of the season.
WHEN: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday May 5
WHERE: Wright Dunbar Event Center, 1100 W. 3rd St., Dayton
COST: $50-75
MORE INFO: Website
DERBY PARTY AT 3RD PERK
This Dayton Derby party will feature a variety of bourbons, food, games, and prizes. Wear your big hat, seersucker suit, or just any fashion to celebrate (finally) the arrival of spring. All proceeds will benefit the Hope Road Organization, Dream Driven, and the MS Foundation.
WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, May 5
WHERE: 3rd Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar, 46 W. 5th St., Dayton
TICKET COST: $20
MORE INFO: 937-223-7375
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Century Bar in Dayton has once again made the Bourbon Review’s top list of Midwest bourbon bars. Photo source: Facebook.
CENTURY BAR
This Derby celebration mainstay will feature juleps all day and feature the race on the radio, the “ol’ fashioned way,” according to Joe Head, co-owner of Century Bar, stated. Hats and fancy frocks are completely optional.
WHEN: Regular hours, Saturday, May 5
WHERE: The Century Bar, 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton
TICKET COST: Free, drinks regular price
MORE INFO: centurybar.com
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Crafted & Cured at 531 Wayne Ave. in Dayton hosted a “soft opening” on Wednesday, April 27, offering a peek at its 60 taps of craft beers and ciders, as well as bottled small-production wines. Beers are sold in sizes from 5-ounce tasting glasses to 64-ounce growlers. Cured meats are coming soon. Crafted & Cured is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. — Mark Fisher(Mark Fisher/Staff)
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CRAFTED & CURED DERBY DAY
Don your best Derby hat and Derby duds and join the fun at Crafted & Cured’s Derby Day with Lexington Brewing Co.! There will be four Lexington Brewing beers on tap, plus you can place your bet (entry) on the thoroughbred of your choice and cheer on your horse while listening to a radio broadcast of the race. Two bets (entries) will be hand drawn for Lexington Brewing gift baskets. A $20 C&C gift card will be awarded to the best derby attire and announced at 7 p.m.
WHEN: 1 p.m.- 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5
WHERE: Crafted & Cured, 531 Wayne Ave., Dayton
TICKET COST: Free, drinks at cost
MORE INFO: Facebook
OREGON DISTRICT FIFTH STREET DERBY DAYS
Dayton’s Oregon District was the place to be for the 142nd running of The Kentucky Derby.(Tom Gilliam)
Tom Gilliam
Fifth Street is going all out to celebrate the coveted Kentucky Derby. In addition to the wiener races and hot-dog eating contest that are part of the Dachshund Dash, games, street performers, drink and food specials, there’s something for everyone (even the kiddos). The race will be on every television that 5th Street has to offer. Select businesses will be hosting their own twist on a “derby race” or fun activity of their own:
• BRIM: Brim is setting up a Paint Your Own Lucky Horseshoe stand while the other Oregon District festivities take place, from around 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Blind Bob’s Bar: Along with many other bars on Fifth Street, Blind Bob’s will be showing the race on a projector. Anyone who goes to Bob’s during the day has a chance to guess the winning horse and win a free Blind Bob’s growler or gift card. Live music from Bassel & The Supernaturals will start at 9:30 p.m.
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