My bubbly friend rocks in her one-of-a kind Derby hat from St. Barts.
On Saturday evening we celebrated the Kentucky Derby with 200 friends at Rockledge on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia.
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Celebrity Bartender ~ Hunter Johnson, owner and mixologist Extraordinaire, Lucky and Fortunato Restaurants, Roanoke, Virginia, prepared these signature cocktails for us. JP Powell, owner, Lucky and Fortunato Restaurants and the fabulous Brittany Nicole Jones, mixologist, Lucky Restaurant, also donated their time and expertise at the “Lucky Celebrity Bar” that evening:
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Festive Kentucky Derby Vest!
Hand-Painted Kentucky Derby Shoes!
Pink Flamingo Derby Socks!
Derby Day Gala at Rockledge Signature Welcome Prosecco ~ Via Del Milleri Extra Dry “Mille”~ 85% prosecco, 15% verdiso perdra and bianchetta grapes from Veneto region. Nice, affordable bubbly. Notes of bright green apple.
Gorgeous centerpiece ~ ornate sugar sculpture by Chef Extraordinaire John Schopp.
Pimento Cheese delightfully displayed on charred wood planks.
Derby Day Gala at Rockledge catering donated by the talented Southwest Virginia Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. Chapter President Ted Polfelt, Vice President Darla Mehrkens.
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Happy Derby Day!
Wonderful post. Your words and photos are terrific and share the fun, flavor and spirit of this annual event! Thank you!!
So happy that we could enjoy this fabulous event together!
great post
Thank you!!!
Colorful capture of hats, attire, and all things Derby at Rockledge!!!!!!!
I think your hat was the BESTEST!!!!