Reserve your table now for our Second Annual Derby Party on Saturday, May 6, 2023. This event sold out last year and we anticipate the same this year. All guests are invited to wear their Kentucky Derby hats, dresses, and suits and they will be treated to a night of gourmet food and unlimited signature drinks. The Kentucky Derby will be shown live on the "big screen". After dinner, there will be a short program from WHFV and a live auction with the Nigro Brothers. The party will continue with music and dancing from Drew Six. War Horses for Veterans supports veterans and first responders and all proceeds from this event will provide funding for programming throughout the year.
PRICING AND SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES:
Questions, special considerations or want to create your own level of sponsorship?
Please contact Christy Heller at christy@whfv.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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3:30 p.m. VIP PARTY Check-in
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. VIP PARTY
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Tito’s Airstream
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Signature Drinks
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Appetizers
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Music by Drew Six
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Silent Auction
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Photo Booth
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4:30 p.m. All guests Check-in
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Appetizers
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Bars Open
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Silent Auction
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Photo Booth
5:30 p.m. National Anthem
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5:45 p.m. KENTUCKY DERBY
6:30 p.m. Welcome by Frank Boal, Master of Ceremonies
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Dinner Buffet
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Gourmet Desserts
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7:00 p.m. Derby Program
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WHFV Speaker and Video Presentation
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Live Auction
8:30-11 p.m. Music and Dancing by Drew Six
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Parking and Transportation for the 2023 Derby Party
Blue Valley Southwest High School will be the parking lot location for the day of our event. All Derby guests are allowed to park in the NE corner lot at 17600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66221. Shuttles will transport guests from BVSW High School to the event beginning at 3 p.m. and run consistently throughout the afternoon and evening. Shuttles will also be available throughout the evening to take you back to BVSW High School to get your car when you are ready to depart. The last shuttle will depart from War Horses at 11 p.m. There will only be parking on site for our event staff and volunteers as well as guests with a handicap sticker. Please let us know if you will be utilizing handicapped parking for the event by emailing Bret Cortright, Director of Operations at bret@whfv.org.
