Free Kentucky Derby Party RSVP Website invitation, replies and guest list in one link
A Kentucky Derby party gathers friends for the Run for the Roses on the first Saturday in May. One RSVP link counts guests, shares the hat dress code and post time, and gathers what each guest brings.
- No credit card
- Guests reply without an app
- Ready in minutes
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Quick answer
How to invite guests to a Kentucky Derby party
Send Kentucky Derby party invitations three to four weeks ahead of the first Saturday in May. Include the start time, post time, the dress code (big hats and seersucker), the horse draw or betting game and what to bring. Ask for replies a week before so you can plan food and drinks. Guests reply from one link by text or email.
- Send invitations
- Three to four weeks before the first Saturday in May.
- Ask for replies by
- One week before, so you can plan food, juleps and seats.
- Follow up
- Send post time and the hat contest rules the day before.
Kentucky Derby Party invitation designs
Start from one and change anything: words, photos, colors, page effects and the opening animation. Every design is free.
Kentucky Derby Party invitation wording
Copy one into your invitation and fill in the [brackets]. The words on your page stay editable after you share it.
Put on your finest hat and join us for the Run for the Roses! A Kentucky Derby party on [Date] at [Address], from [Time]. Mint juleps, a horse draw and a prize for the best hat. Please RSVP by [Reply-by date].
Derby Day at [Host]'s! Come at [Time], draw a horse, and cheer it home at post time. Hats encouraged, bourbon provided. Bring a side to share and RSVP by [Reply-by date].
You're invited to a Derby garden party on [Date], [Time], at [Address]. Seersucker, sundresses and spring hats; juleps and Benedictine sandwiches on the porch. Kindly reply by [Reply-by date].
What to ask on a Kentucky Derby party RSVP form
Every Kentucky Derby party page comes with its own RSVP form: no form builder, no spreadsheet. Guests tap your link, answer, and the reply lands on your guest list.
- Are you coming, and are you bringing a guest?
- Which dish or drink will you bring?Paid
- Do you want in on the horse draw?Paid
- Any food allergies?Paid
- Anything else we should know?
Untagged fields are free, and a free event can ask 1 question of your own. More questions and guest limits need a paid event, from $7 once with no subscription. What to ask on an RSVP form
Yes, No and Maybe
Guests can reply Maybe and change their own answer later. Your counts update straight away.
Groups and plus-ones
One guest replies for the whole party, with an adults-and-children split when you need it.
Only what you need
Name and headcount, plus an optional email, phone number or mailing address. Turn any field off.
Closes when you say
Close the form with one tap on any plan. Paid events can close on a date or at a guest limit, with a waitlist.
What a Kentucky Derby party page does for you
The Kentucky Derby runs on the first Saturday in May, with post time in the early evening Eastern, so most parties start mid-afternoon and build to the race. Share one link or QR code by text or email, and put the start time, post time, the hat and seersucker dress code, the horse draw and the menu in detail rows. Guests reply yes, no or maybe and count a plus-one, and a sign-up list lets them claim sides, desserts or bourbon. Each reply emails you, the live guest list shows who is coming, and a reminder goes out the day before. Add to Calendar and map links are built in.
- Count guests and plus-ones for food and drinks
- Post the hat dress code, post time and horse draw
- Let guests sign up for sides, desserts and drinksPaid
- Email guests a reminder the day beforePaid
- Text one link to the group chat
Everything without a tag is free. Paid features need a paid event, from $7 once per event; add-ons are bought per event on top. See pricing
From design to replies in three steps
- 1
Pick a design
Start from a Kentucky Derby party design above, or any of the 294 templates. Add your title, date, place and details.
- 2
Share one link
Text it, email it, post it, or print the QR code. Guests open your page in their browser: no app, no account.
- 3
Watch replies arrive
Every RSVP lands on your live guest list with headcounts and notes, and you get an email for each one. Export it any time.
Everything else for your Kentucky Derby party
Beyond the invitation: cards to mail or share, and free tools for the planning.
Postcards, printed and mailed for you
All postcard templates
- A digital thank-you cardAfter the party, send guests a thank-you with your photos. They react and comment.
- Free bring-list sign-up sheetGuests claim dishes, drinks and supplies so nothing doubles up.
- Free random name pickerPick teams, turns or a winner from your guest list.
- Free food & drink calculatorHow much food, drinks and ice to buy for your headcount.
- Free invitation wording generatorWhat to write on the invitation, formal, casual or fun.
Kentucky Derby Party RSVP questions
What do you wear to a Kentucky Derby party?
Big, bold hats or fascinators with spring dresses for women, and seersucker or linen suits, pastel shirts and bow ties for men. Many hosts give a prize for the best hat. The look is dressy and bright, like a garden party with an extra-large hat.
How does a Derby horse draw work?
Write each horse in the field on a slip of paper, and have every guest draw one when they arrive. Whoever holds the winning horse at the finish wins a prize, like a bottle of bourbon or a rose bouquet. It keeps every guest cheering for someone, even those who have never watched a race.
How do I create a Kentucky Derby party invitation on RSVPlinks?
Create your Kentucky Derby party invitation in 4 steps: 1) Pick a design. 2) Add your title, date, and details. 3) Set your RSVP options. 4) Share the link or QR code and track RSVPs in real time.
Is RSVPlinks free for Kentucky Derby party invitations?
Yes. The free tier covers 20 RSVPs per event across up to 5 active events, with RSVP tracking, QR codes, and guest management. No credit card required. Bigger events upgrade once per event — there is no subscription.
Is there a free Kentucky Derby party RSVP form?
Yes. Every Kentucky Derby party page on RSVPlinks includes a free built-in RSVP form — no separate form builder or spreadsheet. On the free plan it collects names, headcount (with an adults/kids split), email, phone or mailing address, and supports Yes/No/Maybe replies, group RSVPs, 1 question of your own and a reply-by date that closes the form. Paid events, from $7, add more questions and guest limits that close the form when the event is full.
What features does RSVPlinks offer for Kentucky Derby party events?
Free on every Kentucky Derby party page: Count guests and plus-ones for food and drinks; Post the hat dress code, post time and horse draw; Text one link to the group chat. On a paid event, from $7: Let guests sign up for sides, desserts and drinks; Email guests a reminder the day before. Every page also has real-time RSVP tracking, QR code sharing and 294 ready-made templates.
Do guests need an app or an account to RSVP?
No. Guests tap your link and reply in their browser. Every event page also has one-tap Add to Calendar and opens the venue in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Make your Kentucky Derby party page now
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