Fairfax Derby-Q 2018: Tickets, Entertainment, Vendors, Parking

FAIRFAX CITY, VA—It might not be the infield at Churchill Downs, but it's the city's own little version of it as Fairfax pays homage to the Kentucky Derby with quite the spirits-soaked festival in the heart of downtown. It's Derby-Q, 2-8 p.m. May 5 in Old Town Square.

Not sure what to expect? Consider the event's subhead name: BBQ, Blues, Bourbon & Brews Festival. That pretty much says it all, save for the live music and entertainment. And, of course, the 144th "run for the roses" will be broadcast on a giant screen. Tickets are $10 for general admission but early bird discounts and other specials are available.

Here's the entertainment schedule:

• 1 p.m.—Moonshine Shine Society
• 4 p.m.—Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark
• 6:30 p.m.—Marshall Artz

Here's free parking information:

• Bank of America, 10440 Main Street (handicapped parking available) (accessible from Route 236 and North Street)
• City Hall, 10455 Armstrong Street (handicapped parking available) (accessible from Route 123/Chain Bridge Road and George Mason Boulevard)
• City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street (handicapped parking available) (accessible from University Drive and Old Lee Highway)
• East Street parking lot (handicapped parking available) (accessible from Route 236/Main Street and East Street)
• Fairfax County Courthouse Garage B, 4400 Chain Bridge Road (handicapped parking available) (accessible from Page Avenue)
• Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main Street (handicapped parking available)
• Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive (handicapped parking available)
• Old Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road (handicapped parking available) (accessible from Route 123/Chain Bridge Road and University Drive)

Click here for a list of the participating breweries.

Click here for complete ticket information.

Image via City of Fairfax