Derby Day in Style at Bishops Bay

This past weekend, members gathered for our annual Run for the Roses celebration—an afternoon of southern charm, lakeside elegance, and festive Derby spirit. With Mint Juleps in hand and fashion on full display, guests enjoyed great company, lively music, and the excitement of the most thrilling two minutes in sports. From stylish headwear to standout looks, everyone was dressed to impress and made this year’s Derby party one to remember.

Check out some of the highlights below! And we’re just getting started, check out our full May events post to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun coming up this month.

Upcoming Events

Below are a few upcoming events to be aware of, but always check the events calendar and departmental pages for a full list of Club events and activities.

Sunday, April 5

    • Formal Easter Brunch
    • Join us for our formal Easter Brunch. Enjoy fresh made omelettes, carved prime rib and ham, a seafood display, breakfast and lunch items and a decadent dessert display.

Thursday, April 23

    • Cupcake Bouquet Class
    • Join us for a sweet and creative evening with Mai Lara’s Bouqcakes, a Madison-based baker and decorator known for transforming cupcakes into stunning floral bouquets. In this hands-on class, guests will learn the basics of floral piping while decorating four cupcakes and building foundational skills to create their own cupcake bouquet.

      Mai Lara’s Bouqcakes is owned by Idah, who takes pride in creating handcrafted treats made without preservatives. What began as a personal creative outlet has grown into a meaningful passion project, one that not only brings joy to others but also helps support young women in Zimbabwe through the business’s charitable giving efforts.

Saturday, May 2

    • Run for the Roses
    • Experience the most exciting two minutes in sports at Bishops Bay—Derby style. Dress to impress in your best hats, bow ties, and bold looks for an afternoon of southern charm, cocktails, and friendly competition.

      Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, a bourbon & bubbly bar featuring mint juleps and Lily cocktails, and music from Capital Sounds DJ as we celebrate race day in style. Cast your vote in our Best Dressed contests—Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Woman, Best Dressed Couple, and Best Headwear—and see who takes home the bragging rights.

Tuesday, May 5

    • Tuesday Night Live Music Begins
    • Join us in the Clubhouse for dinner and live music every Tuesday evening. Enjoy a relaxed night out with great food, great company, and rotating local favorites performing throughout the dining hours.

      How to attend: Simply make a dining reservation for Tuesday night—live music is included with your reservation.

      Full Lineup:

      May

      • May 5 — Jeff Rohlwing & Ron Denson

      • May 12 — Deanna Heise & Jeff Rawley Rohlwing

      • May 19 — Noah James Hittner

      • May 21 (Ladies Opener, 5–7 PM) — Shekinah

      • May 26 — Shekinah