The Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show is back. Here's your complete guide to the 2023 event

Kentucky Derby week fashions, flowing mimosas, dance music and friends lining the runway. That festive combination can mean only one thing — The Kentucky Derby Museum's Hat Show is back.

Louisville's most fashionable brunch returns on March 26 at the Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave. The official Kentucky Derby Festival event is part girls' day out, part fashion show, and a shopping event.

"The fashion of the Kentucky Derby is such a beautiful part of what makes it one of the most unique sporting and social events in the world," said Patrick Armstrong, Kentucky Derby Museum president and CEO. "Our Derby Hat Show brings all of that to life, and it gives our guests the perfect opportunity to plan out their hats and accessories for a fantastic Derby look with the help of the professionals all in one place."

After unlimited mimosas and gourmet brunch bites, guests will enjoy a seated runway Derby fashion show followed by shopping in the newly remodeled Kentucky Derby Museum Store to find coordinating accessories or fun hosting items to throw your next Derby-themed party.

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During the event, the Derby Museum store will offer a 30% in-store discount for Derby 149 merchandise, hats, and fascinators. (Some exclusions may apply.)

Which milliners are taking part in the runway hat show?

This official Kentucky Derby Festival event is your chance to get an exclusive look at the latest couture designs from the Kentucky Derby Museum's five featured milliners including Christine A. Moore Millinery, Formé Millinery Co.,Derbyologie, Mad Hatter 502, and The Hat Doctor.

What time is the Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show event?

For the Sunday, March 26 brunch event, the Kentucky Derby Museum will open its doors at 10 a.m. and ticket holders will enjoy unlimited mimosas and brunch bites before models take to the runway at 11 a.m. to show off the latest hat and David Yurman jewelry trends.

After the fashion show, a DJ will keep the party going until 1 p.m. while the museum's featured milliners help you plan your signature Kentucky Derby look.

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How much are tickets to the 2023 Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show?

General admission tickets are $60 per person. The museum is also offering a VIP Experience for $80, which includes front-row reserved seating and a custom swag bag. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit derbymusem.org.

Reach Features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.