20th Annual Kentucky
Derby
celebration
May 3rd at the Blu Grotto Outdoor Garden in Oceanport
One of Monmouth County's best fund raising events of the year!
Event Details
- Doors open at 3:30 PM
- Enjoy an afternoon filled with:
- Simulcast betting
- Live and silent auctions
- Delicious chef specialties
- Mint juleps and an open bar
- Live music
- A Derby hat contest and parade
- Watch the Kentucky Derby live on big screens
- Event concludes at 7:30 PM
Our honorees will be Robert C. Garrett, CEO, and the team at Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest healthcare network. Bob and his team have made remarkable contributions to building a healthcare system centered on compassion and a commitment to community.
Proceeds from this event will benefit nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County that provide critical services related to health, at-risk populations, and those in need of special care. The Monmouth Park Charity Fund has distributed over $10.7 million in grants to local organizations, making a lasting impact on the community.
Reserved Table of Ten $3,000
Table host must reserve and pay in full by check or credit card by April 10.
Reserved Table of Eight $2400
Table host must reserve and pay in full by check or credit card by April 10.
Individual Ticket $250
(Open seating) deadline April 21 (unless sold out earlier).
Sponsorships
Event Sponsor $50,000 (sold!)
Premier Reserved Seating for four tables of 10, four bottles of champagne, logo/name in invitation and on event banner, gold framed double page ad in program, acknowledgment on website and in media releases.
Finish Line Sponsor $25,000
Premier Reserved Seating for 2 tables of 10, two bottles of champagne, logo/name on invitation and event banner, blue border double-page ad in the program, acknowledgment on website and in media releases. (Please reserve by February 10 for inclusion in the invitation.)
Buffet Sponsor $20,000
Premier Reserved Seating for 2 tables of 8, two bottles of champagne, signage at the buffet table, double-page ad in the program, acknowledgment on the website, and in media releases.
Run for the Roses Sponsor $15,000
Reserved Seating for 10 guests, full-page ad in the program acknowledgment on the website and in media releases.
Mint Julep Sponsor $10,000
Reserved Seating for 8 guests, full-page ad in the program, and listing on the website.
Winners Circle Sponsor $7,500
Reserved Seating for 6 guests, full-page ad in the program, and listing on the website.
Trifecta Circle Sponsor $5,000
Reserved Seating for 4 guests, and a half-page ad in the program and listing on the website.
Military Hero Sponsor $3,000
Reserved seating for 2 guests, listing on signage at the Military Table and supports a table of 10 veterans, wounded warriors, or their families to attend the event and listing in the program and on the website.
Paddock Sponsor $1,500
Includes admission for two and listing in the program and on the website.
Underwriting Opportunities
Invitation Underwriter $5,000
Listed on invitation, full-page ad in the program, and listing on the website. (Must reserve by February 10th for inclusion on invitations and e-vites).
Step & Repeat Underwriter $2,500
Logo/name at the Step & Repeat banner, full page ad in the program, and listing on the website. (Limit of two).
Entertainment Underwriter $2,500
Full-page ad in the program, sign at the stage, and listing on the website.
Decoration Underwriter $1,500
Centerpiece table signage at all reserved tables. listing in the program and on the website.
Mobile Bidding Tech Underwriter $1,000
Sign at the guest help desk, half page as in the program, and listing on the website.
*The deadline is April 4th for all sponsorships and underwriting opportunities except for the Finish Line Sponsorship and Invitation Underwriter, which have a deadline of February 10.
Our Kentucky Derby Celebration Committee
Honorary Chair:
Peter Cancro
Founding Chair:
Phil Villapiano
Event Co-Chairs:
Maureen Lloyd
Ann Mohamadi
Racetrack Liaison Chair:
Nona Balaban
Sponsorship Co-Chairs:
Anita Roselle
Holly Shult
Auction Co-Chairs:
Raymond R. Curnew, Jr.
Linda Sirico
Ad Journal Co-Chairs:
Silvana Buckley
Gina Petillo
Décor Co-Chairs:
Kit Roache
Barbara Rumsby
Ellie Smith
Raffle Co-Chairs:
Eileen Cooper
Sheila Olt
PR Chair:
Jeanne Wall
Master of Ceremonies:
Tom Hayes
Committee Members:
Denise Anderson
Isabella Battis
Cris Brown
Tara Torchia Buss
Deena Coffee
Warren Diamond
Jen Diehl
AJ Garito
Dena Glynn
Trinae Hall
Brianna Indelicato
Heidi La Stella
Anna Mayer
Nancy Mazza
Patty Micale
Ann Nahum
Marta Quinn
Dr. Stephanie Reynolds
Ceilie Reynolds
Carla Scarbino
Maria Farhat Tanzola
Nicole Timpanaro
Kymberly Vlantis
