The Sport of Queens

Saturday will mark the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, the race always run on the first Saturday in May.  Horse racing has long been referred to as ‘the sport of kings”.  That may be true, but at this horse race anyway, “hat watching” could be called “the sport of queens”.  Whether you are a sports fan or a horse racing fan, if you enjoy a beautiful hat this is one sporting event you don’t want to miss.  This Southern tradition has turned “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” into a true spectacle, and  makes it one of the greatest people-watching events in the world!  You will see everything from outrageous to gorgeous, from the fantastic to the outlandish, because when it comes to the Derby, there are no rules or limits about choosing your hat!

We thought you might enjoy a preview of the hat-watching.  Here are some of the highlights of hats worn in years past.

You can see here that nothing is off limits, so if you’ve got a fabulous or crazy hat you haven’t had the nerve to wear, don your chapeau this Saturday and watch the Derby in style…now that will definitely create some abundant living!!