2026 Derby Day Porch Party

The Phoenician

Get ready to sip mint juleps, wear big hats, and cheer on the horses at our Kentucky Derby Porch Party!

The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

<h3>Welcome to the Derby Day Porch Party at Mowry and Cotton! 🏇</h3>Join us as we celebrate the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby in true Southern style. Experience multiple viewing screens, a live DJ, handcrafted cocktails, and a lively atmosphere, all in celebration of the fastest two minutes in sports!

Date:<ul><li>Saturday, May 2 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>🌹 Mowry &amp; Cotton Porch and Dining Room at The Phoenician</li></ul>Master of Ceremonies:<ul><li>Sean McLaughlin of Arizona's CBS 5/3 TV</li></ul>Ticket Purchase Includes:<ul><li>🍹Two complimentary Mint Juleps (or specialty cocktails) and a commemorative copper cup.</li><li>🍗 🍤 Full banquet of Southern-inspired cuisine, including a full banquet of signature Southern menu favorites like Chicken Sliders, Hot Brown Sandwiches, Hanger Steak, Shrimp &amp; Grits from the talents of Executive Sous Chef of Mowry &amp; Cotton Chef Danielle Realmonte.</li><li>Complimentary Winner’s Circle Prizes for Win, Place, or Show horse ticket holders.</li><li>📷 360 photo booth</li><li>Curated gift bag with Woodford Reserve swag</li><li>Complimentary Parking</li></ul>Contests for Phoenician Prizes:<ul><li>👒 Women’s Best Hat | 🎩Gentlemen’s Best Southern Style Attire | Best Couple’s Attire</li></ul>Available for Purchase:<ul><li>🥃Limited Edition Kentucky Derby Woodford Reserve bottles; includes free custom bottle engraving. A perfect gift to remember the experience.</li><li>Raffle tickets for grand prize including a One-night stay at The Canyon Suites and dinner for two.</li><li>Live auction for an exclusive 'King of Kentucky' bottle with proceeds to benefit After the Homestretch - Arizona.</li></ul>Community Support:<ul><li>Additionally, a portion of the event's proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit, After The Homestretch-Arizona, which protects the legacy of former racehorses through reconditioning, retraining, and re-homing.</li><li>🏇Scheduled to join in the festivities is one of their current "resident" horses.</li><li>Meet this year’s special guest, Ship It Red—an 11-year-old Kentucky-bred veteran with an impressive 76 starts and more than $200,000 in career earnings. Retired sound from racing, he joined After the Homestretch–Arizona at the end of February and has already won hearts with his striking looks and gentle nature. Currently in retraining, Ship It Red is on the path to finding his forever home.</li></ul>By purchasing a ticket, guests acknowledge and consent to photography and videography that may be used by The Phoenician for promotional and social media purposes.

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