13th ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
"Concord's Premier Annual Social Event"
Tickets through 4/10/26: $65 After 4/10/26: $75
Saturday, May 2, 2026 4:00-7:30 pm
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH
Event Benefits...
Friends of Forgotten Children
Donation To-Date: $6,691
2025 Donation: $1,982
2024 Donation: $2,454
2023 Donation: $1,256
2022 Donation: $1,000
Executive Director Pam Smith - May 8, 2022
2026 SCHEDULE
Schedule of Events
Pre-Race Trot
4:00 pm Doors Open
4:00-5:30 Hat Contest Preliminary Round
4:00-6:45 Enter "Race Picks" Contest
4:00-7:00 Mint Juleps Served
4:00-7:00 50/50, Premium Prize Raffles
4:00-7:30 Music by DJ Chris Smas
4:45-5:45 Derby Day Buffet
5:30-6:00 Hat Contest Finalists Vote
5:45-6:50 Pre-Race NBC TV Broadcast
"The Most Exciting 2 Minutes in Sports"
6:50 Post Time
Post-Race "Winners Circle" Awards
7:00-7:30 Door Prize Drawings
7:00-7:30 Premium Prize Drawings
7:00-7:30 50/50 Drawing
7:00-7:30 Best Hats/Dressed Contest Awards
7:00-7:30 Race Picks Contest Winner Award
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2026 BUFFET
by Celebrations Catering
Starting Gate Favorites
(not a Celebrations Catering item)
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Haluski, a culinary favorite of central European origin, popular in western Pennsylvania (egg noodle, cabbage, onion specialty tossed in butter).
Derby Winning Buffet Menu
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Spinach Salad - with mushrooms, hard boiled egg, Parmesan, hot bacon dressing
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BBQ Pulled Pork - slow-cooked fall off the bone pork butt.
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Fried Chicken Breast - with Mayo Ketchup
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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - classic comfort food.
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Caramelized Rosemary Red Bliss Potatoes - oven browned with rosemary, garlic.
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Southern Style Green Beans - with bacon, onion and fresh garlic.
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Artisan bread, rolls and hushpuppies.
Finish Line Delights
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Homemade cookie and brownie assortment
profootballsidekick.com Race Picks
Experts Race Picks
2026 PRIZES
Donated Party Prizes
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Charlie McAvoy/USA Olympic Hockey Autographed Picture Collage - donated by Jim/Donna Watt & Chris C.
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Drake Maye Limited Edition Wall Collage - donated by TBD (seeking donors)
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US Mint 50 Colored Quarters in Wood Box - donated by Peter Croteau
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Mike Piazza Commemorative .999 Troy Ounce Silver Dollar - Tom Timpone
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Patio Umbrella- donated by Kim Santana
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$100 Longhorn Gift Card - donated by Nicole Lengle
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Gift Cards- 99 Restaurant
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Gift Cards - El Rodeo Restaurant
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Hair Care Basket - Hollywood Salon
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Larry Bird Official Signed Jersey - donated by Brian Daufen
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"Run for the Roses" Charcuterie Board - donated by Black Ivy Home Decor, Lenya Matott
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"Run for the Roses" Tumbler & Bourbon Basket - donated by Black Ivy Home Decor, Lenya Matott
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4 Tickets, MVHS Music Festival - donated by Peter Croteau
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$200 Market Basket Gift Card - donated by VH Energy
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Granite Patio Compass (Swenson Granite) - donated by Craig Taylor
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Signed Sports Memorabilia - donated by Chris Pollinger
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Knob Creek Bourbon - Ken Blay
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Tito's Vodka - donated by Ken Blay
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Maker's Mark Bourbon - Ken Blay
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T-Bones Gift Card- donated by Dave & Sharon Silva
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Vintage Belt Buckle Collection - Diane
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TBD - Bruce Hewey
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Event Provided Prizes
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Kentucky Derby 152 Throw Blanket
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* Prizes are subject to change *
