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Louisville has a bevy of choice restaurants and bars perfectly suited for this year’s festive week leading up to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 4, and local marketing and event planning guru Joey Wagner knows the Derby City like few others do.

Are you one of the lucky people heading to this year’s Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve? If so, get ready for one of the coolest experiences you’ll ever have! But if this is your very first year attending America’s biggest horse race, you may have questions. That’s what we’re here for! Below are 10 things you need to know before you go to the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby.

1. Know who’s running in the big race.

The 160,000 fans who fill Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May can attest that the Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest parties of the year.

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is right around the corner, and if you’re heading to Churchill Downs with a general admission ticket to the greatest two minutes in sports, we have your guide on how to make the most of your trip. Read on for tips on what to do, where you can go, and when key moments are happening.

Heading to Hot Springs, Ark., for the Grade 1, $1million Arkansas Derby on April 13 at Oaklawn Park? Put these three local breweries on your list of where to go when you finish up your day at the racetrack.

Superior Bathhouse Brewery

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