Kentucky Derby Party

Kentucky Derby Party

May 6, 2017 - 4:30pm

Get your finest hats and bowties ready for the 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party, which will be held on May 6! This year’s festivities include delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, dessert by Cupcakes by Ruth, live music, horse and carriage rides, fashion illustrations by Denise Fike, photo booth, raffles and more! Of course we’ll be watching the races on the big screen.

VIP tickets are $100* and general admission tickets are $50* per person. Proceeds from the event benefit Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy. No tickets sold at the door; tickets must be purchased by May 3.

Derby attire requested. No jeans please!

Event takes place at the Conservatory at West Laurel Hill. Find directions here.

*Carriage rides and fashion illustration are limited. Fashion illustrations are free with VIP tickets and $5 with general admission tickets. If you would like a carriage ride or fashion illustration, please email Priyanka at [email protected] upon ticket purchase. Preference will be given to VIP ticket holders who pre-register for carriage rides and/or fashion illustration!

View photos from last year’s event here!

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