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Bending Branch Winery

11th Annual Derby Extravaganza

Date: Sat, May 6, 2023
Time 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Bending Branch Winery

Something special happens at Bending Branch Winery the first Saturday of every May. Join us as we celebrate the Young Family’s Kentucky roots at the 11th Annual Derby Extravaganza. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the beautiful Bending Branch Estate with live music, food, wine, hats, horses, and mint juleps. PURCHASE TICKETS

~ In partnership with Frost Bank ~
A portion of ticket sales and all silent auction proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Comfort.

Ticket includes:

Hat parade competition in THREE categories:
For ladies and gents, strut your stuff on the crush pad! The best hat wins in each category — Wine Theme, Derby Theme, and Most Fanciful.

Best tent competition:
Bringing your own pop-up tent? Compete for best outfield set up and decor. (Tent legs must be staked or weighted down.)

Ticket prices:
$60 General Admission
$50 for Bending Branch wine club members (Limit 2 club tickets per membership. Check your email for promo code.)

All-Inclusive VIP Package:
$1,000 table for 8 — includes admission for 8 people, catered meal, snacks for the table, 4 drink tickets per person (redeemable for 4 glasses or 1 bottle), special VIP bar, and early entry to the venue at 1:30 p.m. VIP attendees will also receive 20% off additional wine purchases at the event.

Add-Ons:
Reserved seating options (seating only/admission sold separately)
$160 TABLE for 8
$120 TABLE for 6
$80 TABLE for 4

You will select a table when you arrive. Reserving a table DOES NOT guarantee shade, as the sun moves throughout the day.

A limited number of tables will be available in the outfield area, first come, first serve. If you do not reserve a table, please bring chairs. (See FAQs below.)

Note: The estate tasting room and Wine Club Lounge will be closed for this special ticketed Derby event. Ursa at Branch on High tasting room will be open to from noon to 8 p.m. at 704 High Street in downtown Comfort.
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FAQs
What can I bring into the event?
Sunscreen, chairs, tables, pop-up tents, umbrellas, food, water. Tent legs must be staked or weighted down.

What is not allowed at the event?
ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL. Coolers will be checked by security upon entry.

NO PETS at this event, please.
Bending Branch Winery is a non-smoking, non-vaping property.

Are children allowed at the event?
A minor ticket is available for $30 that includes food but no drink tickets.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Call the estate tasting room at 830-995-2948 or email info@bendingbranch.com.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. Check in will be electronic.

How do I purchase wine club tickets?
The code was sent via email to members on March 16th. If you are a wine club member and did NOT receive the email, please contact club@bendingbranch.com.