The Derby Party

Derby racers

The Derby Party

The 149th 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.

REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 1ST, 2023.

When

Saturday, May 6, 2023

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

  • Horse Owners Draw Party: 3pm

FOR ALL RACE FANS:

  • Doors Open: 4:00pm
  • Trackside Happy Hour: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
  • The Run for the Roses: 5:45pm
  • Banquet: 6:15pm
  • Program: 6:50pm

Where

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

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Tickets

$50 Banquet Dinner

Note: Limited to 180 racing fans

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Event Highlights

Awesome Buffet!

  • $50 per person
  • Includes “Trackside Happy Hour” 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).
  • Cost: $500. Limit 20 owners (individuals/syndicates)
  • Please Note: If attendees are part of a stable or syndicate purchased by someone else, they must register individually for the banquet.
  • Attend the “Horse Owner Draw Party” at 3pm and the “Winners Circle” Happy Hour
  • Random draw for horses at 3:30pm
  • Payouts: 1 Winner = $1250 / 1 Place = $950 / 1 Show = $700
  • Disclaimer: No refunds if your horse is scratched

THE CLOCK IS TICKING!

Horse Owner List (20 only):

  1. LIFETIME STABLES
  2. OP-TAX PARTNERSHIP
  3. 5 GUY’S SYNDICATE
  4. MEI DEHK STABLES
  5. SEXTON STABLES
  6. KEENELAND GANG FARMS
  7. WINNERS STABLE
  8. WIRE2WIRE FARMS
  9. LEGACY FARMS
  10. INGLEMAN STABLES
  11. CHEESEHEAD FARMS
  12. MAD MAD DASH STABLE
  13. BROTHERS FROM DIFFERENT MOTHERS
  14. LUCK OF THE IRISH PASTURES
  15. TRIFECTA -FACE-IT, FRIENDS, FUN
  16. WHISKEY TANGO SYNDICATE
  17. SECRET SAUSAGE STABLE

Spots Remaining: 3

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • “Winners Circle Happy Hour” – $1000 (Limit 2 — FULL, THANK YOU))
  • “Trackside Happy Hour” – $1000 (Limit 2 — FULL, THANK YOU)
  • Dessert Sponsors – $250 (Limit 2 — FULL, THANK YOU)

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

“Winners Circle Happy Hour” Sponsors:

  • Face It Foundation Board of Directors
  • The DanO Board & Olsen Family

Trackside Happy Hour” Sponsors:

  • Rick and Debbie O’Gara
  • Nate and Lori Gardner

Dessert Sponsors:

  • Connor Ryan
  • Mabel Olsen

 

Tickets & Registration

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 more than $275,000 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!