The Derby Party

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The Derby Party

The 150th Kentucky Derby

Enjoy the food, fun and fashion of the Kentucky Derby while taking a run at mental illness. Everyone is encouraged to dress-up like you’re at the actual derby, create your own hat, join in the festivity and excitement. Enjoy the “Run for the Roses” and a wonderful dinner banquet and help raise funds to battle mental illness—all while having lots of fun.

This year’s event includes: prizes for best / unique hats, silent auction, and games of chance.

Funds raised at this year’s event will go to the Face It Foundation, a nonprofit serving and supporting men with mental illness.

This year we are hosting the event in a beautiful, larger venue space at the same location. In 2023 we had to turn people away as we only had space for 200. This year we can host 250 racing fans!

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When

Saturday, May 4, 2024

FOR “HORSE OWNERS” AND “WINNERS CIRCLE” PARTICIPANTS:

  • Horse Owners Draw Party: 2:30pm
    *Limited 2 Owners Per Horse

FOR ALL RACE FANS:

  • Doors Open: 4:00pm
  • Hosted “Trackside Bar:” 4:15pm – 5:00pm
  • The Run for the Roses: 5:45pm
  • Banquet: 6:05pm
  • Program: 6:40pm
  • NEW THIS YEAR – Dance: 7-9pm

Where

Lost Spur Country Club
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway
Eagan, MN 55121

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Tickets

$60 Banquet Dinner

PLEASE NOTE: Horse Owners and *ALL* Members of Horse Ownership Groups are required to purchase an individual banquet ticket.

Note: Limited to 250 racing fans

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Event Highlights

Awesome Buffet!

  • $60 per person
  • Includes hosted “Trackside Bar” with appetizers, wine, beer, and soda

Become a Horse Owner!

Picture yourself in the winner’s circle. Here is your chance to be a horse owner in the Kentucky Derby! Go it alone or create a “syndicate” (multiple owners).

Details:

  • Cost: $500. Limit 20 owners (individuals/syndicates)
  • Attend the “Horse Owner Draw Ceremony” at 2:30pm
  • Random draw for horses at 3:00pm
  • Payouts: 1 Winner = $1000 / 1 Place = $800 / 1 Show = $600
  • Disclaimer: No refunds if your horse is scratched or disqualified

Please Note:

  • Limit of 2 people per “ownership” or ownership group
  • All owners and members of a syndicate must individually register for the banquet at a cost of $60/person.

Horse Owner List (20 only):

  1. SCOTT RADLOFF’S SPEED DEMON
  2. NORTHWOODS STABLE
  3. BROTHERS FROM DIFFERENT MOTHERS
  4. GLADIATOR RANCH
  5. “MEMORY” FARM
  6. “LEGACY” STABLE
  7. DANO SYNDICATE
  8. KEENELAND GANG FARMS
  9. TRIFECTA -FACE-IT, FRIENDS, FUN
  10. HOPE WINS
  11. DAN PATCH
  12. SMITTY’S STALLIONS
  13. AUGGIE’S DOGGIES
  14. WINE & ROSES
  15. MIMOSAS & MARES STABLE
  16. JUST IN UR NEST TEE
  17. “HIT THE ROCK” SORORITY
  18. VALHALLA  FFA
  19. BOAT PARTY
  20. LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER

The starting gate is full. Good Luck Owners!

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • “Owners VIP Party” – $1000
  • “Trackside Bar” Happy Hour – $1000
  • Dessert Sponsors – $250
  • Dance Sponsor – $350

Sponsors will be recognized at the Event and on both the DanO Fund and Face It Foundation websites.

 

Tickets & Registration

If you still would like to contribute to the DanO Fund, donations are always welcome.

Sponsorships

We’re currently gathering both corporate and individual sponsors for the 2023 Derby Party. If you’re interested, please send us a message or call Mark Olsen at (612) 749-1234.

Fast Facts

  • Since 2009, The DanO Fund has raised funds to support nonprofits that offer mental health education and programming
  • We’re based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and provide our support to organizations in the local metro area

Photo Gallery of Past Events

We have a lot of fun — and there’s photographic proof!