May 6, 2023, 5:00 PM - 11:55 PM (US Central)
Join us for the 3rd Annual We Give A RAM Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Copper Creek Golf and Event Center!
Signature cocktail specials, heavy appetizers throughout the evening, live music by Chris Ranallo and Micah Wagner of DECOY, hobby horse racing, lawn games, derby hat parade and costume contest, the famous "Hold Your Horses" game, silent auction, late night DJ karaoke, THE KENTUCKY DERBY, and FUN in the spirit of the SE Polk RAMS!
- 5:00pm: Cocktail Hour featuring the classic Mint Julep, a Kentuckitini or an Old Fashion. Guests can view and bid on silent auction items, play Hold Your Horses, take pics with the photo booth, play lawn games, and mingle.
- 5:45pm: Race Time: Hold on to your hats and gather around the big screen to watch the “most exciting two minutes in sports”! All other event features will pause for the viewing of the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
- 6:00pm: Hobby Horse Race followed by the 2023 Hat Parade. The 2023 Grand Marshall will preside over all events and decide winners with local celebrity judges. Trophies will be given to winners! Dress up and show up!
- 6:45pm: Short program about Swerve Outreach and their positive impact on local youth
- 7pm-10pm: Live music from Chris Ranallo and Micah Wagner with Decoy, dancing, lawn games and silent auction.
- 10pm-12pm: Karaoke until midnight and late night pizza!
All proceeds raised will go to the local non-profit Swerve Outreach, who supports our community by providing At-Risk and underserved SE Polk Students with healthy meals; learning, enrichment, and youth sports opportunities; back to school supplies, and basic needs assistance.
Purchase tickets, here.