The Chicago Afternoon Tea Society
Run for the Roses: A Derby Day High Tea Hosted by the Chicago Afternoon Tea Society
Sat, May 02
|Thrift LLC
Put on your best Derby hat and join the Chicago Afternoon Tea Society for a Derby Day afternoon where tea meets the track. We’re gathering for a stylish social garden tea party filled with curated teas, Southern-inspired tea bites, and a few Derby-inspired cocktails.
Time & Location
May 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Thrift LLC, 2517 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Guests
About the event
Step into Churchill Downs — Chicago style.
Put on your best Derby hat and join the Chicago Afternoon Tea Society for a Derby Day afternoon where tea meets the track.
Join us on May 2 from 2–5 PM for an afternoon celebrating English tea tradition, Kentucky Derby culture, and the elegance of Chicago.
This is a stylish social garden tea party designed for guests who enjoy curated experiences, good conversation, and a reason to dress well.
Guests will gather over curated teas, tiered tea treats, and Southern-inspired bites, alongside signature bourbon and whiskey cocktails in a relaxed, open-air cocktail style setting. The afternoon builds with live jazz, music, and shared moments before we come together for a live Kentucky Derby watch party at 5 PM.
Dress in your best Derby attire and enjoy a Best Hat and Best Dressed contest, a rose-filled photo moment, and an atmosphere designed for connection.
Tickets
Garden Table for 5
Sale ends
Apr 30, 11:50 PM CDT
Garden Tables include reserved seating, champagne service, and curated touches for a more relaxed Derby Day experience. Reserved table for 5 Seated Tea Service Two bottles of Champagne Welcome cocktail per guest 2 Signature Cocktail tickets VIP dessert plate Priority race viewing seating Gift Bags Optional Charity betting card
$450.00
+$11.25 ticket service fee
Garden Table for 2
Sale ends
Apr 30, 11:50 PM CDT
Garden Tables include reserved seating, champagne service, and curated VIP touches. Reserved table for 2 Seated Tea Service One bottle of Champagne Welcome cocktail per guest 2 Signature Cocktails VIP dessert plate Priority race viewing seating Gift Bag Optional Charity betting card
$180.00
+$4.50 ticket service fee
First Pour
Sale ends
Apr 10, 11:50 PM CDT
Pre-Sale Pricing Full tea service + food stations Two Signature Drink Tickets Cocktail Bar Access Derby Watch Party Optional Charity betting card
$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
General Admission
Sale ends
Apr 30, 11:50 PM CDT
Full tea service + food stations Two Signature Drink Tickets Cocktail Bar Access Derby Watch Party Optional Charity betting card
$65.00
+$1.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00