KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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Schedule of Events

 

May 3 at 3:30 PM CDT • War Horses for Veterans

 

 

 

Schedule of Events

3:30-5:30 p.m. Check-in and VIP Tent Party

Signature Drinks and Appetizers

Derby Betting Game

Purchase Bourbon Raffle Tickets

Silent Auction

 

5:00 p.m. National Anthem (outside on the patio)

 

5:57 p.m. KENTUCKY DERBY (shown on all screens in the arena)

Winner of the Derby Betting Game announced

Bourbon Raffle Winners announced

 

6:15 p.m. Welcome by, Frank Boal, Master of Ceremonies

 

6:30 p.m. Dinner Buffet

 

7:00 p.m. Derby Program

WHFV Keynote Speaker

Video Presentation

Live Auction

“The Final Stretch” Appeal

 

8:30-11:00 p.m. Music and Dancing by the Suburbans

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Tickets and Tables on sale! Register your guests now!

When purchasing a table, please take the time to register your guest’s information as soon as you know it. We send information regarding the event periodically leading up to the Derby and we want to make sure it reaches all our guests. 

We release our Silent Auction on Wednesday, April 30th before the Derby Party and guests can start the bidding if registered and have a credit card on file. Once guests arrive at the party and are already registered, they can just stop in our lounge to check-in, get bid paddles and start having fun! Registering in advance will make things simple and easy for everyone on Derby Day!

Traveling to War Horses, Parking and Transportation (VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ)

Everyone has likely traveled on 69 Highway in the past year and seen the construction being done. We wanted to remind you to expect delays when coming to War Horses and allow yourselves a little extra time if you are coming from the North. Also, again this year, we have contracted with Blue Valley Southwest High School for the day of our event. They are allowing all our guests to park in their NE corner lot at 17600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66221 (there will be directional signs). Shuttles will be transporting all guests from BVSW High School to the event beginning at 3 p.m. and running 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. There will only be parking on site for guests with a handicap sticker or for our volunteers and vendors. Please let us know if you will be utilizing handicap parking for the event by emailing Bret Cortright, at Bret@whfv.org.

Attire

Dress like you are going to Churchill Downs. Don’t forget your hat and your dancing shoes! Back by popular demand, there will be music and dancing all evening to the Suburbans. We will have a complimentary Cigar Lounge outdoors and the horses are obviously outside, so feel free to bring a light jacket if you think you will need it.

Drink Offerings

 Tito’s Handmade Vodka drinks, Mint Juleps, Horse Soldier Bourbon drinks, wine, beer, soda, and water.

Derby Betting Game

The Kentucky Derby Game is one you are going to want to participate in! Purchase one square for a chance to win a $1000! Buy one square for $25 or 5 for $100. Write your name in the square and if the two horses that are on your square win the Kentucky Derby and come in second, you win! Purchase your square(s) as soon as you arrive (last square will be sold at 5:45 p.m.).

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 3rd. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bret Cortright at bret@whfv.org or Christy Heller at christy@whfv.org.