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Inaugural Kentucky Derby Event
Saturday, May 7th
5-8 pm (VIP cocktail hour from 4-5 pm)
Commonwealth Commerce Center Grand Ballroom
Join us for a cash bar, southern fare meal, wagering games, live entertainment, a best hat and best tie competition, and a live streaming of the 2022 Kentucky Derby.
Tickets are $85 per person, $150 for two tickets, or $500 for a table of 6. Tickets include a meal and a drink ticket.
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Event Sponsorships
All of our 2022 Kentucky Derby event sponsors will enjoy their logo featured on www.awareshelter.org and on event marketing materials, access to our VIP cocktail hour, and a table for representatives at the event. Additional sponsorship perks are listed below. Please contact our Marketing and Events Coordinator, Emilee, at eheise@awareshelter.org for more information about how to become a sponsor.
Run for the Roses
$3000
Our ‘Run for the Roses’ presenting sponsor will enjoy media mentions with promotions, logo featured on a full page program ad and photo op background, an opportunity to address the crowd, and four tickets to our 2022 Men Who Cook event.
Mint Julip Sponsor
$2000
Our ‘Mint Julip’ sponsor will enjoy their logo featured on a half page program ad and the bar, sponsorship of our VIP cocktail hour, and two tickets to our 2022 Men Who Cook event.
Bluegrass Sponsor
$2000
Our ‘Bluegrass’ sponsor will enjoy their logo featured on a half page program and entertainment area as well as two tickets to our 2022 Men Who Cook event.
Parade of Hats & Ties Sponsor
$1000
Our ‘Parade of Hats’ and ‘Parade of ties’ sponsors will enjoy their logos featured on a quarter page program ad and on our participant pins as well as two tickets to our 2022 men who cook event.
Winner’s Circle Sponsor
$1000
Our ‘Winner’s Circle’ sponsor will enjoy their logo featured on a quarter page program ad, a feature in our photo booth area, and two tickets to our 2022 men who cook event.
Paddock Sponsors
$500
Our table sponsors will enjoy their logo featured on our program table sponsor page, a branded centerpiece, and a BOGO coupon for our 2022 Men Who Cook event tickets.
In Kind Sponsors
$500
Our in-kind sponsors will enjoy their logo featured on our program in-kind sponsor page and a BOGO coupon for our 2022 Men Who Cook event tickets. We accept in-kind sponsorships of entertainment, décor, contest prizes, and more!