About this Event
The Derby Party
Saturday, May 4
2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. for Sponsors + Supporters | 3:00 p.m. for General Admission
Museum's Historic Lawns
Tickets Required. 21+ y/o Only Event.
* **Tickets are all-inclusive of food, drinks, and entertainment***
The Derby Party 2024 is a themed fundraiser hosted by the Kansas City Museum Foundation to benefit the Kansas City Museum.
Festivities on the historic grounds will include live music by Cowtown Country Club, southern food bites, cocktails and NA cocktails provided by labels such as Union Horse Distilling Co., Lifted Spirits, Greenhat Gin & MGP Ingredients, The Blufftop at Rocheport, Boulevard Brewing Company, PH Coffee, and Boozy Botanicals. Desserts from Bootleg Bourbon Balls & Fairway Cremery, on-the-spot photo booth by Picwood, yard games, and so much more.
With Best-dressed and Best-hat competitions with special guest judges.
Watch the race on four screens!
Attire: Everything Derby!
Shop for your look at Donna’s Dress Shop and they will donate 50% back to the museum.
We are thrilled to partner with the Kentucky Derby Museum again this year for a *LIVE STREAM Q/A* with the KDM Education team!
All funds raised at the 9th Annual Derby Party directly support the museum’s education and public programs that build awareness of the City’s rich history and culture.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please email Director of Visitor Experience & Public Programs, Paul Gutierrez at [email protected]
2024 Honorary Chairs
Amy & David Embry
Host Committee Chair
Darcy Frick Stewart
Host Committee
Zulema BasshamElizabeth Bennett
Jeremy Bennett
Alex Bergman
Barb Bloch
Sarah Carlew
Hillary Carlson Howell
Drew Eanes
Donna Foulk
Leslie Fraley
Susan Garrett
Carissa E. Healy
Daisha Jones
Melissa Kazmi
Lisa Louise
Jenny Mendez
Tom Mentzer
Adam Miller
Savannah Northcraft
Emily Perkins
Susan Ambler Spencer
Jaclyn Steiner
Jamie Stuntz
Tom Styrkowicz
Annie Thompson
Lisa Yansura
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, United States
USD 125.00