Kentucky Derby Party

By Kelly Humphrey

May 05, 2019 09:51 PM

Race enthusiasts enjoy a Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4, at The Woods bar and restaurant between Brainerd and Merrifield. The party included a derby outfit contest, mint juleps, photo ops with a live horse and a variety of games and of course watching the Kentucky Derby. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch - Gallery and Video-For more photos go to https://bit.ly/2J3A71s .

Race enthusiasts Jeff Grunenwald and Mary Rardin get a kick out of a plush hobby horse brought to the Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4, at The Woods bar and restaurant between Brainerd and Merrifield. The party included a derby outfit contest, mint juleps, photo ops with a live horse and a variety of games and of course watching the Kentucky Derby.

1/3: Race enthusiasts Jeff Grunenwald and Mary Rardin get a kick out of a plush hobby horse brought to the Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4, at The Woods bar and restaurant between Brainerd and Merrifield. The party included a derby outfit contest, mint juleps, photo ops with a live horse and a variety of games and of course watching the Kentucky Derby.

2/3: Race enthusiasts enjoy a Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4, at The Woods bar and restaurant between Brainerd and Merrifield. The party included a derby outfit contest, mint juleps, photo ops with a live horse and a variety of games and of course watching the Kentucky Derby. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch - Gallery and Video

3/3: Race enthusiasts enjoy a Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4, at The Woods bar and restaurant between Brainerd and Merrifield. The party included a derby outfit contest, mint juleps, photo ops with a live horse and a variety of games and of course watching the Kentucky Derby. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch - Gallery and Video

By Kelly Humphrey

Growing up in the Brainerd lakes area I realized that I never wanted to leave, so it is a true blessing that I was able to find a job at the Dispatch doing something I love. As a visual journalist, I work in the mediums of photography and videography to bring our readers everything from sports, hard news, weather and local events to slice of life documentation of our coverage area.

Kentucky Derby Party

Race enthusiasts enjoy a Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4, at The Woods bar and restaurant between Brainerd and Merrifield. The party included a derby outfit contest, mint juleps, photo ops with a live horse and a variety of games and of cour...