Cabo Wabo Cantina’s Kentucky Derby viewing party starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, with mint juleps with bourbon whiskey and mint for $8; buckets of Dos Equis beers for $21; and shot specials. [Photo: Handout]

Commonwealth’s “Talk Derby To Me” Kentucky Derby celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday features specialty cocktails, live music and passed hors d’oeuvres. Each guest will receive a complimentary sports book ticket from the El Cortez for a chance to win a bet placed on a random horse. Tickets are priced at $20 before the event and $25 at the door. All ticket sales will benefit the United Way of Southern Nevada. [Photo: Anthony Mair]

Culinary Dropout’s mint julep goes for $12. The restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel features Makers Mark bourbon, mint and simple syrup. [Photo: Handout]

Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo celebrates the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby with food and drink specials and promotional items from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Southern-inspired food specials for the event include a hot brown sandwich with French fries for $15, half rack of bourbon-glazed pork ribs for $14, New Orleans chicken and andouille sausage gumbo served with steamed rice for $7, surf ’n’ turf nachos for $21, barbecue brisket sandwich and Creole seasoned french fries for $15, and beer-battered shrimp on Maytag blue cheese slaw with Creole tomato glaze for $16. Woodford Reserve will be providing mint juleps in a commemorative glass for $16. Special Derby hats will also be available for added fun. [Photo: Handout]

Rockhouse at the Venetian throws a Kentucky Derby party with mint juleps and Kentucky bourbon. Guests are encouraged don their most outlandish hats (traditional or otherwise) and can score a $50 all-day open bar. [Photo: Denise Truscello]