5 Ways to Celebrate Kentucky Derby Season

April 25, 2023

Grab your best hat and boots: the Kentucky Derby is May 6th.

And while it may not be realistic to fly your team out to Kentucky, If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to entertain clients, employees, or colleagues, why not consider hosting your own derby-themed event? With its rich history, iconic traditions, and exciting race, the Kentucky Derby is the perfect event to bring people together for a memorable day of networking and celebration. From Roll-a-Ball Racing to Giant Horse Shoes, keep reading for five experiences to bring the spirit of the derby straight to your event:

 

Roll-a-Ball Racing

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Roll-a-Ball Racing | Photo Credit: Interactive Entertainment Group

Cue the nostalgia with roll-a-ball, a four player game straight out of your childhood arcade. Tailor the experience to your brand with a fully skinned exterior and customizable score markers (i.e., replace the classic horses with smartphones, fruits, skateboards, etc.).

Interactive Horse Racing

Interactive Horse Racing
Interactive Horse Racing | Photo Credit: Interactive Entertainment Group

With virtual horse racing, your guests become the jockeys! Guests will hit randomly illuminated buttons to control the speed of their horse. The faster a player’s reflexes, the faster the virtual horses will gallop along the racetrack shown on the big screen.

Derby Race

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Derby Race | Photo Credit: Interactive Entertainment Group

Place your bets! Riders will have a blast as they hop down the inflatable race track toward the finish line.

Themed Races

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Themed Races | Photo Credit: Interactive Entertainment Group

From horses to cars to even motorcycles, use your imagination to create your very own themed races. Players will take turns using the giant dice tumbler, indicating how much to move their game pieces toward the finish line.

Giant Horseshoes

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Giant Horseshoes | Photo Credit: Interactive Entertainment Group

Take horseshoes to a whole new level with our larger than life version. Guests will put their tossing skills to the test as they take turns throwing giant horseshoes as close to the target as possible.

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