Turf Paradise Venue Under New Management, Sister Event of Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Adds New Elements Ahead of 10th Anniversary
It’s the only Derby party in Arizona that captures the excitement and style of the Kentucky Derby just yards away from live horse racing. For tickets or tables to The Stella Artois Derby DayClub set for Saturday, May 2 at Turf Paradise, visit ThePoloParty.com.
With Turf Paradise under new management and amid notable venue enhancements and upgrades, Arizona’s favorite Kentucky Derby party returns for the 152nd edition of the “Run for the Roses.”
Watch and wager on the Kentucky Derby simulcast plus a full card of live local horse racing at The Stella Artois Derby DayClub May 2 at Turf Paradise. It’s the best of both worlds. Scottsdale Polo Party excitement with some 1,600 people set against the backdrop of an iconic racetrack. Enjoy mint juleps and a great selection of food and drink at one of two exciting trackside options.
Brand new this year — there will be a separate ticketed experience offering a Champagne and Bourbon tasting. More details on the tastings to be announced in the coming weeks.
“I’ve been to Derby parties in other cities, and nothing compares,” said returning Attendee Ivan Lugo. “You’re dressed up with a mint julep in hand, and then the horses come thundering past you just a few yards away. It feels like you’re part of the race, rather than just watching it on TV.”
The Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge and The Stella Artois Jazz Pavilion offer reserved tables and seating as well as general admission seating.
The Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge features a Scottsdale Polo Party-style tent, some 85 yards long, and new on-site betting machines and tellers, which sit right next to the track on the grass at Turf Paradise. There are live DJs, live bands and plenty of TV screens allowing fans to watch the Kentucky Derby simulcast as well as a full card of horse racing just yards away at Turf Paradise.
Bars inside the tent offer mint juleps, champagne, cocktails and close proximity to food trucks for additional refreshments. Table options include a complimentary bottle of Chandon champagne, with table pricing ranging from $450 to $1,250. Black Label Row 2 single reserved seats are $150, while Row 3 single reserved seats are $135 and Row 4, $115.
The Stella Artois Jazz Pavilion is an open-air covered pavilion with great views of the races at Turf Paradise and easy access to on-site betting. It has been rebuilt since the 2025 event and features TV screens, a refurbished pavilion, a first-time jazz band, a bar for mint juleps, champagne and cocktails and close proximity to food trucks for additional refreshments. Table options also include a complimentary bucket of Stella Artois, with pricing for tables ranging from $325 to $450.
“This is one of those rare events where everyone really commits to the theme,” said Patrick Heigl, GM of Sanderson Lincoln. “The suits, the hats – it’s a whole experience, and our group ended up staying a lot longer than we planned because there was so much to do beyond the race itself.”
Individual tickets are also available, with General Admission tickets priced at $50 in advance and $55 at the gate. For tickets or tables, visit ThePoloParty.com.
In addition to an exciting day of horse racing, guests can enjoy an impressive display of horsepower featuring several of Sanderson Lincoln’s top luxury vehicles for 2026, plus onsite shopping opportunities.
The event is produced by The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, America’s most-attended polo event.