Kentucky Derby Pre-Party at Firefly

Event Information

Kentucky Derby Pre-Party at Firefly Distillery

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Free Admission

Dust off your best hat and head to Firefly Distillery to kick off the most exciting two minutes in sports in style. Join us Saturday, May 2nd from noon to 6pm for our Kentucky Derby Pre-Party, where mint juleps meet craft spirits and the race-day energy starts early right here in North Charleston. Get your picks in, settle into the best pre-party in town, enjoy live music from Derek Cribb, and grab a slice from Pizza Da Michellino while you warm up for the main event.

And before you head home, pick up a bottle of bourbon to make your own mint juleps. Because the party does not have to stop when you leave.

Event Highlights

• Kentucky Derby Pre-Party with live race coverage
• Free admission
• Live music with Derek Cribb (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM)
• Food truck on-site with Pizza Da Michellino (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
• Firefly craft cocktails and mint juleps at the bar
• Bourbon available for purchase in the distillery to take home