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SUMMARY:The Inaugural 2025 Black Derby Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to introduce Black Derby Homecoming — an exclusive\, intimate day party curated to reconnect Black Derby-goers and locals with the vibrant culture\, businesses\, and people that make Louisville home. \nThe Vibe:\n📍 High Stakes Rooftop Grill | Tempo by Hilton | Downtown NuLu\n📅 Wednesday\, April 30\, a day party from 4 PM until 8 PM\n🥂 Presented by After Work Kickback \nThis curated experience highlights Black-owned brands\, local businesses\, and the soul of the city through: \n\nFarm-to-table appetizers & buffet sourced from Black farmers and purveyors\nMusic by Always Nasti ( DJ D’Nasti & DJ Always)\nSignature Rabbit Hole cocktails + tastings from Black-owned KY distilleries\, spirit brands\, and beverage businesses\n\nFacebook Event \n\n  \nThe After Work Kickback presents the Black Derby Homecoming Day Party\, Wednesday\, April 30\, 4-8PM. \nThis experience has been curated to reconnect Black visitors and locals with the city of Louisville\, while highlighting Black-owned brands and local businesses. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Rabbit Hole Distillery. Learn more and experience the art of bourbon making at https://www.rabbitholedistillery.com/ \nOur premiere event is hosted at the picturesque High Stakes Rooftop Grill located in Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu. \n  \nSecure discounted lodging at our host hotel\, Tempo by Hilton. Click HERE to secure your reservation. \nhttps://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=SDFPOPO&arrivalDate=2025-04-30&departureDate=2025-05-01&groupCode=91H&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink \n  \nThis event is designed for 200+ Black creatives\, influencers\, travelers\, athletes\, business owners and others who: \n\nare from Louisville and interested in coming home for Derby\nhave extensive networks with the ability to expand reach and spread the word about Louisville\nhave friends who want to visit Louisville during Derby season and looking to be connected to other Black people\nwant an exclusive\, intimate experience to explore the city -are interested in investing in Louisville and want to be connected to opportunities\n\n  \nYour all inclusive ticket includes: \n\ncomplimentary Farm-to-Table passed appetizers and buffet\,\ncurated vibes by Always Nasti featuring DJ Always and DJ D’Nasti\,\n2 drink tickets for Rabbit Hole flagship cocktails\, and tastings and networking with Black Kentucky distillers and spirit brands\n\n  \n$100 General Admission\n$125 At the door\n  \nVIP \nSecure the best seats in the house and elevate your experience with premier rooftop views and prime access to all the action. Choose from our exclusively reserved seating options\, located front and center near the entertainment\, sold in groups up to 8. \n  \n\n(1) Plush couch — seats 8 ($1000)\n(2) High-top tables — seat 4 each ($500)\n(3) High-top tables — seats 2 ($250)\n(6) Low-top tables — seat 4 each ($500)\n(2) Low-top tables — seat 2 each ($250)\n\n  \nEvent Schedule \n4:00 PM Event Doors Open\, Check-In\, Registration \n4:00 PM-8:00 PM Black Derby Homecoming Day Party \n8:00 PM Conclusion \n  \nPARKING \nSelf-pay parking available in lots and on street surrounding the venue. \n  \nQuestions? \nEmail cassia.herron@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-inaugural-2025-black-derby-homecoming/
LOCATION:High Stakes Rooftop Grill\, 710 E Jefferson St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Derby,Food & Drink,Galas,Mixology
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