The stories, the keepsakes, the unmistakable Kentucky spirit. Discover a little Derby magic to collect, to give, and to make your own.
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THE COLLECTOR’S FAVORITEA piece of Derby history.Find your year ↗153rd Kentucky Derby · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Official event details ↗Counting down to midnight in Louisville (Eastern Time), when Derby Day begins.
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Explore glasses ↗02A little Southern hospitality.
Set the scene ↗03Something they’ll remember.
Find their keepsake ↗Sixteen thoughtful finds from A Taste of Kentucky. Choose a year, a budget, or an occasion to make the edit your own.
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On May 17, 1875, Aristides and jockey Oliver Lewis won the first Kentucky Derby. Every generation since has found its own way to remember the race. Discover the history behind the tradition—and the keepsakes that bring it home.
Step into Derby history ↗Meet the horses behind the history. Archival portraits, remarkable records, and the little details that make each champion unforgettable.
Aristides won the inaugural Kentucky Derby on May 17, 1875, ridden by Oliver Lewis. The first race covered 1½ miles.
Secretariat won the 1973 Derby by 2½ lengths in 1 minute, 59⅖ seconds. It remains the Derby’s fastest winning time.
After winning the Derby in 2015, American Pharoah went on to win the Preakness and Belmont, ending a 37-year wait for a Triple Crown winner.
Justify won the 2018 Kentucky Derby and then swept the Preakness and Belmont to become a Triple Crown champion.
Let a racing memory inspire your next keepsake. Browse the retailer’s year selections to see what’s available.
Churchill Downs is the setting that makes the Derby unmistakable: the grandstand, the track, and the Twin Spires rising above it all. Bring a little of that race-day feeling into the stories you share and the gifts you give.
Explore the Derby story ↗Official race & visitor information ↗A meaningful year. A beautiful glass. A story to keep.
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A relaxed plan for a gathering with Kentucky at its heart.
Read the story ↗Meet the horse and rider at the beginning of the tradition.
Read the story ↗A Taste of Kentucky lists official Kentucky Derby mint julep glasses by year. Follow the collection links above and check the retailer’s current year selections and stock before ordering.
No. Oaks Lily glasses commemorate the Kentucky Oaks; Derby mint julep glasses commemorate the Kentucky Derby. Check the event and year on each product listing to choose the right keepsake.
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No. Kentucky Derby World is an independent editorial guide for enthusiasts. Visit kentuckyderby.com for official race information.
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