🏇 OIWI Kentucky Derby Zoom Party
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET
We’re starting the party early—before the official post time—so we don’t miss a moment of the fun!
👒 Wear your Derby hats!
🥃 Share your favorite Mint Julep recipe (or try ours!)
Join us for an evening of laughter, storytelling, and Derby-day excitement as we:
- Talk about the history and traditions of the Kentucky Derby
- Share favorite Derby memories—or visits to the Kentucky Horse Park
- Chat about books that feature the Derby
- Connect with fellow writers and readers
🎲 Games & Prizes!
We’ll have interactive games and a Derby-themed bingo card you can play during the party!
Prizes include:
- Coloring sheets
- A FREE critique of up to 5 pages of your work (with a bingo win!)
✨ And of course… we’ll talk writing, author promotion, and the ups and downs of life as an author.
🎟️ Tickets:
- OIWI Members: FREE
- Nonmembers: $10
Come ready to relax, laugh, and celebrate Derby Day with your writing community.
We can’t wait to see you there!
🎟️ Reserve your spot below by selecting your ticket type.