2025 Essex County Fishing Derby at South Mountain Recreation
June 12 @ 6:00 pm
The final 2025 Essex County Fishing Derby event will take place at South Mountain Recreation, located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, on June 12th. On-site registration begins at 5PM, the derby begins at 6PM, and the awards will be presented at 7:15PM.
Where to Watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby in Northern New Jersey
There's nothing like watching horse racing while sipping a mint julep cocktail, especially if you don't have to travel far. This year, the 2025 Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 3rd at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. In Northern New Jersey, plenty of local spots host showings or special events. Keep reading for a list of places to watch and events to celebrate the 2025 Kentucky Derby in Northern New Jersey.
Places to Watch the Kentucky Derby
Cloverleaf Tavern | 395 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Cloverleaf Tavern will serve mint julep cocktails and broadcast the Derby on all TVs on May 3rd. The spot will assign numbers, associated with specific racing horses, to all guests starting at 3PM. Attendees who have the first three winning numbers will receive a prize, possibly in the form of a discounted meal. For future announcements on this contest, visit Cloverleaf Tavern's Instagram.
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Just Jake's | 30 Park Street, Montclair
Locals can head to Just Jake's to see the 2025 Kentucky Derby. This spot will serve julep cocktails in honor of the event.
McLoone's Boathouse | 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange
The Kentucky Derby will be shown at McLoone's Boathouse at both its indoor and outdoor bars. For those willing to travel, the restaurant's Long Branch location will also host a Kentucky Derby Mixology Class, featuring cocktails, light fare, and giveaways, on May 1st at 6PM. All details can be found here.
Six Points Pub | 547 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield
Six Points Pub will broadcast The Kentucky Derby on May 3rd. This viewing event will feature all kinds of food and drink specials. Details are to be determined, so stay updated on Instagram.
Tierney's Tavern | 138 Valley Road, Montclair
Montclair's local Irish pub, Tierney's Tavern, will show The Kentucky Derby this year. On May 3rd, visitors can expect the bar and restaurant's a la carte food and drink menu.
Ringside Pub | 379 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
The Kentucky Derby will be shown at the Ringside Pub in Caldwell. The spot will serve its a la carte menu that day.
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Shannon Rose Kentucky Derby Watch Party (Clifton)
The Shannon Rose
8 Kingsland Road, Clifton
Join The Shannon Rose Irish Pub at 98 Kingsland Road, Clifton, for a Kentucky Derby watch party. The watch party starts at 6PM, but there will be drink specials and…
Shannon Rose Kentucky Derby Watch Party (Ramsey)
The Shannon Rose (Ramsey)
1200 NJ-17, Ramsey, NJ
Join The Shannon Rose Irish Pub at 1200 NJ-17, Ramsey, for a Kentucky Derby watch party. The watch party starts at 6PM, but there will be drink specials and giveaways…
