2016 Hat Contest: First day for entries to be accepted

Calling all Derby fashionistas! 

2016 Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Contest

ENTER TO HAVE YOUR HAT ON DISPLAY FOR A FULL YEAR IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM’S SIGNATURE EXHIBIT, It’s My Derby

The Kentucky Derby Museum invites both professionals and amateurs to enter their hats for inclusion in the 2016 “It’s My Derby” fashion exhibit. The hat contest is a signature element of the exhibition which strives to capture the spirit associated with the landmark sport and cultural event that is the Kentucky Derby. All hat entries will be judged by an expert panel where 20-25 hats will be selected for display in the Museum exhibit for one year. There will also be a Judges’ Choice Award for best overall entry and ‘Most Representative of Derby’ Award, presented to the hat that best captures the essence of the Kentucky Derby.

• Entries will be accepted beginning May 8, 2016
• All entries must be postmarked by May 31, 2016
• Hats must be delivered or shipped in a box which completely covers and protects it
• No international entries will be accepted
• Museum is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items

To enter, please fill out the entry form and include with hat.

*For questions, deliveries and shipments contact: Carol Bolton, Collections Intern, 704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208; 502-637-1111, ext. 259, [email protected]