Come see the beautiful Derby hats in our permanent collection that once belonged to WHAS11 and WAVE news anchor Melissa Forsythe. We will talk about famous New York fashion designer Frank Olive and the tradition of fashionable hats at the Kentucky Derby. Have you ever wondered about the influence of the Ascot Races in England upon the fashion at horse racing tracks in America? We’ll talk about that, too!

Led by our collections manager, Tish Boyer, attendees will have the opportunity to not only view our Derby hat collection before the general public but also hear the history of Frank Olive’s entrance into the Louisville fashion scene—as told by none other than longtime fashion consultant Jo Ross!

Jo will speak about her personal connection to Frank Olive and how her time at Byck’s Specialty Store helped lead to his iconic name forever being associated with Derby hats.

Other than hats, what is more synonymous with Derby than a Mint Julep!

Attendees will have the chance to win two (2) tickets to our Craft Your Own Cocktail tasting experience! The door prize winner will be able to experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™ and drink it too!

Doors will open at 1:30PM, tea and other light refreshments will be served, with the program beginning at 2PM.

Wearing your own Derby-themed attire is encouraged!

 RSVP by Tuesday, April 11, 2023