Off to the Races
- Eliza Black
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
Jockeys & Juleps, 2026
On May 2nd, the Downtown Rotary Club will host their annual celebration, Jockeys & Juleps. After taking a rain check in 2025, the event is coming back better than ever and will be held in Liberty Hall at The Factory this year. It will feature a live stream of the 152nd Kentucky Derby complete with signature mint juleps as the most exciting two minutes in sports takes place. Live music, southern food, elegant hats and a live auction, will fill the rest of this special evening.
To honor 250 years of the United States of America, the theme of the event, “Celebrating America’s Derby - 250 Years of Glory,” emphasizes enduring traditions as a country. With their charitable partner, the Gary Sinise Foundation, Jockeys & Juleps will benefit veterans and first responders, and show support for our nation’s heroes.
As a proud media partner of the event, YOUR Williamson is bringing our Dapper at the Derby contest. We will have judges on-site to survey everyone's attire and to announce the winners. So step into your Derby style (maybe get some tips from our feature Derby fashion Style guide) and you may just win a prize!
Learn more and purchase your tickets at downtownfranklinrotary.com.
