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You are invited · Sun 22 Aug 2027

Norsk Derby (Derbydagen)

Øvrevoll Galoppbane, Bærum (Oslo), Norway

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Norway's one dress-up race day, with a 'tradisjonsrike hatteparade' (traditional hat parade) and, in past programmes, a 'Miss Derby' title and a children's class.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
expected
Season
Summer

Women

No dress code found on ovrevoll.no. Past Derby programmes say the 'Derbyantrekket' is planned long in advance and invite everyone into the hat parade.

Encouraged

  • A hat
  • Derby outfit

Men

No dress code found.

Encouraged

  • Suit or blazer
  • A hat

Styling notes

Late-August Oslo: dress with sleeves or a jacket, closed shoes, a hat pinned against wind.

Weather

About 10–19°C.

History

Past sponsors of the parade included the Oslo hat shop Hattebutikken Holm (2018 programme).

Fashions on the Field

  • Hatteparade with 'Miss Derby' and a children's class (from 2017–2019 Derby programmes; 2026–27 format not verified)

Check the official details before you go: ovrevoll.no ↗

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