Bay Street Yard to host Kentucky Derby watch party May 2

FORT MYERS, Fla. - April 15, 2026 - PRLog -- Bay Street Yard, downtown Fort Myers' popular outdoor entertainment venue, is inviting guests to don their finest hats for its Kentucky Derby watch party on Saturday, May 2.

The casual-yet-upscale outdoor entertainment venue will bring the excitement of the "Run for the Roses" to Southwest Florida, showcasing the race on its impressive 8-foot by 13-foot LED TV screen with sound. Derby-themed drink specials will be available, including mint juleps for $10. Guests can also enjoy an on-site cigar roller, offering a curated selection of cigars for purchase.

Bay Street Yard will host a Best Dressed Hat contest, with the winner receiving a $50 gift card. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the theme and dress in their best derby attire.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and Charlie Pace will perform at 3 p.m. Following the race, the celebration will continue with live entertainment from Brandon Jackson at 7 p.m. and Ian Kelley at 10 p.m.

General admission is free and seating is first-come, first-served. For guests wanting to experience the night of music in comfort, VIP suites are available upstairs at The Loft for groups of 10-24 people with a $40-60 minimum food and beverage spend per person. Four-person tables can be reserved for $75.  To make a table reservation, email hlesniak@mainsailhotels.com.

Bay Street Yard is located at 2136 Bay Street in downtown Fort Myers. For more information, visit BayStreetYard.com/Specials-Events.

About Bay Street Yard

Bay Street Yard is a multi-level outdoor entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers that houses multiple full-service bars, food trucks and a state-of-the-art experience for live entertainment. With seating for over 300 people, the 12,000-square-foot venue offers a covered stage for live performances and popular DJs, an impressive 8-foot by 13-foot LED TV screen to view sporting events and other performances, and a variety of outdoor games such as cornhole, ping pong and more. A destination to socialize, entertain and be entertained, Bay Street Yard is located at 2136 Bay St. in Fort Myers. To learn more, visit BayStreetYard.com.