Participants celebrate the official 146th race of the world famous Kentucky Derby by entering their pet in our Derby Hat Contest.

Awards will be given for the best hat in the three fun categories:

1. Classic
2. Most Outrageous
3. Colorful.

Judges will also select a Best of Show winner from the three main contest categories.

Rules of the Contest:

• All participants of this event must sign a liability release.
• One winner will be chosen for each category and then one winner from the three categories for Best of Show. Winners must be present to receive their prize.
• Each entrant may only wear one hat during the course of the contest (no surprise changing).
• NO hat element is allowed to poke, stab, or incorporate edible items as to not endanger any other participant or guest.
• Each participant’s owner is responsible for his/her own hat.

By attending this event of Viera Community Institute, Inc. (“VCI”) you grant VCI permission to use photos of you at the event in post event marketing coverage of the event. All guests will be required to sign a liability release to attend the event.