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Join us on May 2, 2026, for the highly anticipated 5th Annual War Horses for Veterans Derby Party, a spectacular event dedicated to honoring our brave veterans and first responders! Guests will be encouraged to don their finest Kentucky Derby attire, complete with elegant hats and fascinators, as they immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.
The event will feature a thrilling Live Auction, where attendees can bid on exclusive items and experiences, alongside a Silent Auction and Derby Betting Game. With delicious food and drinks inspired by Southern hospitality, live music, and the spirit of the Derby, this event will not be one to miss. Mark your calendars for our best Derby Party yet!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Check-in and VIP Tent Party
Signature Drinks and Appetizers
Purchase "Pick of the Auction" and "Derby Betting Game" tickets
Silent Auction
WHFV Lounge
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5:00 p.m.
National Anthem sung by Maddy Terril (see more info below)
Outdoor Patio
5:57 p.m.
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KENTUCKY DERBY
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WHFV Arena
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6:15 p.m.
Welcome Frank Boal, Master of Ceremonies (see more info below)
Derby Betting Game Winner Announced
6:30 p.m.
Dinner Buffet
Live Painting by Josie Butler
Cigar Lounge
Outdoor (North) Patio
7:00 p.m.
Derby Program WHFV Keynote Speaker
Video Presentation
"Pick of the Auction" Winner Announced
Live Auction
“The Final Stretch” Appeal
8:30-11:00 p.m.
Music and Dancing by The Dirty Bourbon Band
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Travel to War Horses, Parking and Transportation
(VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ)
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Again this year, we have contracted with Blue Valley Southwest High School for the day of our event. They are allowing all of our guests to park in their NE corner lot at 17600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66221 (there will be directional signs).
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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 (by Monday, April 27th) if you will be utilizing handicap parking for the event by emailing Sarah Davis, WHFV Director of Development, sarah@whfv.org.​​
MEET OUR MC
Frank Boal has covered some of Kansas City's greatest sports moments, including three World Series appearances by the Kansas City Royals, Major-League All-Star games, Hall of Fame inductions, the Chiefs, Sporting KC, college athletics at the University of Missouri, the University of Kansas, and Kansas State University, high school sports, and even the last NBA playoff appearance by the Kansas City Kings.
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Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he attended Central Catholic High School and Villanova University, and is a member of both schools' Hall of Fame. Most recently, Mr. Boal was inducted into the 2017 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and credits his many mentors over the years for his successes.
MEET THE VOICE BEHIND OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM
Maddy Terril is a Multi-Media Journalist at KAKE News in Wichita, Kansas. She works the morning shift with a 2:30 a.m. alarm clock and helps viewers start their day!
Maddy loves telling community driven stories and highlighting unique characters and impactful causes through her work. She is a Sunflower State native and was thrilled to begin her broadcast career so close to home. Maddy graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2025.
She is honored to be a part of the Derby Party and is incredibly moved by the work War Horses for Veterans does.
