Highlights
- Mowry & Cotton at The Phoenician is hosting its seventh annual Derby Day Porch Party on May 2.
- The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and celebrates the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
- The party blends Southern charm with Scottsdale-style luxury dining at the Camelback Road resort.
The Mowry & Cotton restaurant at The Phoenician will host its seventh annual Derby Day Porch Party on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., according to Arizona Foothills Magazine.
The event celebrates the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, The Phoenician's event page states, bringing what the resort describes as Southern charm to its Scottsdale location at 6000 E. Camelback Road.
The Phoenician's own announcement frames the party as an alternative for those unable to attend Churchill Downs, promising "the thrill, fashion, and Southern charm" of race day in Scottsdale. Phoenix New Times also noted the Mowry & Cotton event among Derby watch options in the Phoenix area.
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- arizonafoothillsmagazine.com retrieved 2026-05-03T21:36:52.016965+00:00
- The Phoenician retrieved 2026-05-03T21:36:52.016965+00:00
- travel.usnews.com retrieved 2026-05-03T21:36:52.016965+00:00
- The Phoenician retrieved 2026-05-03T21:36:52.016965+00:00
- Phoenix New Times retrieved 2026-05-03T21:36:52.016965+00:00
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