KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

Description

The classic event of the gentile south comes to The Elizabethan Gardens. Dress in style and enjoy the revels and embellishments of the race at this fundraising extravaganza that benefits three Outer Bank non-profits: The Elizabethan Gardens, Beach Food Pantry and Dare Education Foundation. Sponsored by Outer Banks Blue Realty. Expect a traditional southern affair with mint juleps, live and silent auctions, sumptuous derby pie, a hat contests and an assortment of live music, games and entertainment as you enjoy the beautiful gardens and anticipate the big race to be broadcast live.

The event will take place on the Great Lawn (doors open at 3pm for VIP and Corporate ticketholders).

Food stations by caterers Lone Cedar Café, Café Lachine and the Salt Box will be set up on the lawn for a buffet-style sit-down dinner. Menu isn't set yet, but there will definitely by classic Mint Juleps and Kentucky Bourbon Cakes to enoy!

Before the big race, attendees can also enjoy:

• Silent auction
• Fashionable hat auction with hats “fashionably” styled by local businesses (the hat designers bringing in the highest bid will win a floating trophy and be automatically welcomed as VIP guests at the 2018 derby)
• A Derby Hat Contest for party attendees (categories include Most Creative, Most Colorful and Best Overall),
• Keepsake Photo Booth with hats and accessories.

A live auction and award ceremony to announce the winners of these contest will be held before the big race.AND OF COURSE, THE'RE'S THE DERBY RACE, streamed live on large screens.
Place bet's on the winning stallion with our derby “Horse Bucks.” Winners will receive a variety of prizes based on their luck in the race.

For more information, call 252-473-3234.

All proceeds benefit Beach Food Pantry, Dare Education Foundation and The Elizabethan Gardens.