Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Races, Dressage and Hunter Jumper Exhibitions, Ladies Hat Contest, Fashion Show, Mint Juleps, Barbeque, Live Broadcast Kentucky Derby, Central Park Band

Portofino is located on Highway 42 East at Motorcycle Rd in Clayton, NC.
For more information, advance admission tickets, rates or event sponsorships,

Call 919-665-0500 or visit www.ClaytonDerbyDay.com.

Schedule of Events:

2:00pm Gates open
2:00pm-530pm Horseback riding for children
2:00pm-6:00pm Pick the Winner of the Kentucky Derby
2:30pm - 3:30pm Horse Races: Thoroughbred & Quarter
3:30-4:30pm Equestrian Events: Dressage & Hunter Jumper
3:30pm-5:30pm Pig pickin'
4:00pm Jockey Club opens*
4:30pm–post time Central Park Band
4:45pm-5:30pm Hat Contest, Ladies Fashion Show
6:00pm Contest Winners/Announcements
6:10pm Tune in to view the Kentucky Derby
6:24pm Kentucky Derby Post time
6:30pm Closing Remarks
6:30pm-7:00pm Central Park Band

Throughout afternoon Cash bar: beer, wine, soft drinks;
Free sno cones

*The Jockey Club provides a traditional southern gathering place complete with flowers, linens and silver. A catered Kentucky Derby meal and open bar
featuring mint juleps are included. Amidst the charm of wide brimmed hats, seersucker suits and the fresh spring breeze, The Jockey Club provides
premier viewing of the “greatest two minutes in sports.” To experience “the derby dream in style” guest only need to add family and friends


General Admission: Adults- $30 in advance, $30 at gate Ages 10 to 20- $15 in advance, $20 at gate
Children 9 and under- Free
Winners Circle Valet Parking- $10
Jockey Club Admission: Adults 21+ only-$ 7