Derby Day
Derby Day at Laurel Brasserie & Bar
Salt Lake City's original Derby Day party celebrated another unforgettable afternoon on Laurel's patio on May 2, 2026, with race-day traditions, mint juleps, live music, and proceeds benefiting Utah Food Bank.
The Celebration
Salt Lake City's original Derby Day party
For the fourth year running, The Grand America Hotel hosted Salt Lake City's original Derby Day celebration on Laurel's patio. Guests gathered for an afternoon of race-day traditions, live music, specialty cocktails, and community spirit. Festivities began at 4:00 PM with live music on the lawn, and Kentucky Derby coverage aired on the terrace TVs through the 5:30 PM conclusion. All proceeds benefited Utah Food Bank.
Sip and Savor
Classic race-day fare and specialty cocktails
Guests raised a glass to the races with handcrafted Mint Juleps and Peach and Bourbon Smashes, the quintessential tastes of Derby Day. General Admission guests enjoyed complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres throughout the event, while VIP guests received exclusive chef's hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets. A special small bites menu rounded out the afternoon's culinary offerings.
Know the Derby
10 facts to make you a Kentucky Derby expert
From Secretariat's unbroken track record to the 37-year wait for American Pharoah's Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby is packed with stories worth knowing. Brush up on the history, the traditions, and the legends of the race before you join us on the patio. Read our blog for 10 things you need to know to sound like a Kentucky Derby expert.