LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Historic Homes Foundation held its 44th Annual Derby Breakfast. They held the event at Farmington Historic Plantation in Louisville, one of three homes the foundation represents.

What You Need To Know

  •  The Historic Homes Foundation held its 44th Annual Derby Breakfast

  • Attendees enjoy a catered meal and open bar before heading to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby

  • The event is a fundraiswer for the nonprofit dedicated to preserving three historic sites

“It was really something, very cute, well put together. We filled up our plates very heavily, and it was all really good,” attendees Lilly Buck and Jake Malkani said. 

The breakfast is a fundraiser for the Historic Homes Foundation. All proceeds from the event support the nonprofit and its mission of preserving three historic sites, Farmington, Thomas Edison House and Whitehall House and Gardens.

“It’s a great place to start the Derby, I would say. Ya, a lot of history,” attendees Mike Russell and Jeremy Ellingson said. 

“We’re just here with friends, having fun. Day drinking,” attendee Chas Stephens said.  

The event served a locally sourced Kentucky proud brunch and an open bar.

“We have around 300 people under the grand pavilion eating wonderful food from a full plate, having delicious libations and just having a really good time before going to the Derby today,” Kathy Nichols, the Executive Director of the Farmington Historic Plantation, said. 

Nichols says the event is a great way to help preserve history and celebrate the Kentucky Derby at the same time.

“You can’t find a more fun morning event before you go to Derby. Come out, have a great breakfast, interact with nice, fun people, see the really pretty Derby hats and Derby outfits out here, and then go to the Downs and have the best day ever.” 

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