It's been dubbed the "Black Friday" of hat sales and on Thursday, the Kentucky Derby Museum's "Big Brims Derby Hat Sale" did not disappoint.

The annual sample hat sale featured more than 600 fascinators, hats, and hatinators (larger than a fascinator, smaller than a wide-brimmed hat) in bright, beautiful colors embellished with feathers, bows, ribbons and polka dots.

Of course, the big selling point is how little you'll spend per hat at this sale. While typical fancy hats worn to the Thurby, Kentucky Oaks, and Kentucky Derby can cost hundreds of dollars, the sample hats sold at the Kentucky Derby Museum's special event cost no more than $75, and some hats are as low as $16.

"People absolutely love this sale," said Rachel Collier, communications director at the Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave. "We get a huge turnout every year."     

With prices so low, shoppers at Thursday's sale snatched up multiple hats from large tables where the pieces were organized by color. There was also a table filled with men's straw fedoras and boaters where both men and women stopped to shop.

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If you missed out Thursday, the Kentucky Derby Museum holds its "Big Brims Derby Hat Sale," each spring in the month of April.  

Here were some of our favorite hats at the annual Big Brims Derby Hat Sale at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

1. The Kentucky Derby is known as the "Run for the Roses," which makes a snappy red fascinator made of sinamay and adorned with sculptured bows and feathers the perfect choice. COST: $40

Classic elegance with navy & white

2. Navy and white are always appropriate at the race track. This cream-colored, platter-shaped hatinator has a punch of color with cobalt blue petals intertwined with the navy. From Dorfman Pacific. COST: $60.

3. A lightweight brimmed hat sporting many colors of the rainbow makes this an easy-to-match accessory for any race day sundress, romper or jumpsuit. The price is right, too. COST: $25.

4. Besides navy and white, black and white is a classic color combination for Derby weekend at Churchill Downs. Polka dots and an enormous white rose sitting atop a feminine bow add the extra embellishments to make this hat a Kentucky Derby show stopper. From Toucan Collection. COST: $75

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5. When Churchill Downs is awash in ladies and gents wearing shades of pink to the Kentucky Oaks, this hat is sure to stand out. The brilliant shade of pink combined with a squiggly bright yellow sinamay bow adds a touch of whimsey to the day. From Couture INC. COST: $54.     

6. A conversation starter for sure. The accordion pleats encircling a royal blue flower at the crown give this hatinator a contemporary feel and a fresh take on the more common Southern Belle charm of the Kentucky Derby hat. From SG Juliar. COST: $70 

7. Flowers, feathers, and fun. This adorable pink and magenta fascinator isn't only beautiful to look at, it's also a breeze to wear at an uber crowded event like the Kentucky Derby. COST: $60

8. Kelly green is one of this season's most popular colors and you won't be missed in this lightweight, big-brimmed bonnet topped off with a beautiful coordinated bow. From Kentucky Derby Collection. COST: $75 

9.  An embarrassment of riches. This shimmering gold-flecked large brimmed hat is unique for its multiple layers, which combine to give off an air of elegance and femininity. From Scala Collection. COST: $75

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A head above the rest

10. Oh so sassy. Not only is this little black and white number embellished with feather flowers, but it is also attached to a satin-covered headband which makes it comfortable to wear, all day at the race. COST: $60

11. Dashing and debonaire. A straw fedora is a classic men's hat to wear to the Kentucky Derby. This cream-colored medium brim fedora has a black and grey ribbon. An easy accessory to coordinate with the gentleman's neckwear, pocket square or sports jacket. From Biltmore Hats. COST: $60 

12. If you've always wanted an excuse to wear a boater, there is no better reason than the Kentucky Derby. The natural straw and braid ribbon make it a classic men's style for the races. Toucan Collection. COST: $52 

Reach Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com or Twitter @kirbylouisville.