DO THE DERBY! Chattanooga Style
FUNDRAISING EVENT TO BENEFIT
CHATTANOOGA'S KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Loose Cannon Gallery
Chattanooga, TN (03/04/10)- Are you doing the Derby? during IMPACT 2011, an annual fundraising event to benefit Chattanooga's Kids on the Block.
On Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Loose Cannon Gallery, guests will walk the red carpet into “Millionaires Row” to help celebrate the annual Kentucky Derby Chattanooga style. Live horses draped in roses, “Big Hat” contests, “My Old Kentucky Home” played by the Alhambra Highlander Bagpipe Band will kick of the day of fun activities and surprises. While enjoying the festivities of the Derby, Chattanooga style, guests can enjoy tantalizing food and the traditional mint julep, then conclude the evening with dancing in the Winner’s Circle. All proceeds will benefit Chattanooga's Kids on the Block to help continue its powerful educational programs free of charge to schools in the 14 county service area.
The gates will open at 4:30pm with guest check in and display of fabulous items for bid in the Silent Auction. The Derby buffet will be served beginning at 5:00pm and special drinks will be available until 11:30pm. Throughout the day, “Big Hat”, “Best Dressed” among other fun contests will be held with magnificent prizes for the winners. All day guests can enjoy “Bourbon Alley”, the event’s outdoor bourbon and cigar tent. At the finish line, guests can dance in the Winner’s Circle, concluding their Derby experience Chattanooga Style, all benefiting Chattanooga's Kids on the Block.
Tickets for the event are $60 for individuals and $100 per couple, which includes the Derby buffet, beer, wine, 1 mint julep (additional $5 each), ticket for grand prize drawing and dancing in the Winner’s Circle.
For the past 31 years, CKOB features life size puppets designed to teach children and adults about social concerns and differences in a non-threatening manner giving them skills to stay safe and healthy. The programs are free of charge to schools in 14 counties of Tennessee and Georgia due to funding from United Way of Greater Chattanooga, Big River Grille & Brewing Works Southern Brewers Festival, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, Chattanooga Area Brain Injury Association, Tennessee Donor Services, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Chattanooga, Civitan Club, among others, individual donors and fundraisers.
Download our DO THE DERBY flyer for more information.
Additional information and ticket purchases can be made by calling the Chattanooga's Kids on the Block office at (423) 757-5259. More information will be posted on at www.kidsontheblock.net.
Sponsorship
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Derby Sponsorship Levels to view our sponsorship opportunities.
