The Kansas City Museum’s 9th annual Derby Party will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, on the historic grounds of the Kansas City Museum.
Amy & David Embry will be the Honorary Chairs of the much-anticipated fundraiser event. Promising an afternoon of cocktails, mocktails, southern bites, live music, dancing, and the best derby fashion in Kansas City.
We are thrilled to partner with the Kentucky Derby Museum again this year for a *LIVE STREAM FROM 4:00PM-4:25PM/CST* with the KDM Education team! Guests will enjoy learning about the connection of Kansas City to the Kentucky Derby, and some fun facts about the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby!
All funds raised support the museum’s education and public programs.
Derby History in Kansas City? Click here to learn more about the history of Lawrin.
Click here for full details and how to purchase tickets or become a sponsor!
Presenting Sponsors: Loula Long’s Revelation Horse
Justify Sponsors & Supporters:
Amy & David Embry /
Zulema & Terry Bassham
Haverty Family Foundation
Erin & Stephen Mos
Triple Crown Sponsors & Supporters:
Patt & Cheryl Stansberry
Jaclyn & Casey Steiner/
Jeweled Juleps Sponsors & Supporters:
Robert & Barbara Bloch
Tina Tutera Flaherty
Prudence Ann Thompson & Family
Rachael & Nelson Sabates
Carthage Stoneworks, LLC
Lippert Mechanical Service, LLC
ECCO Select
grant from J. Scott Francis, the Francis Family Foundation
Marquee Rentals
Highline Partners
Kim Klein & Jeffrey Goldstein
Benny Lee
Greg & Julia Malter
The Builders’ Association
Susan Spencer
Horse Lovers Sponsors & Supporters:
Georgina & Eduardo Luckie
Finefolk Shop + Studio
Paolini Garment Company
Tom & Loretta Mentzer
VML Foundation
Bank of Prairie Village
Kevin & Janet Pistilli
Mike & Melanie Fenske
Gina & Charlie Penner
Cullen & Girardi
Commerce Bank
Media Sponsor & Radio Sponsor
IN Kansas City Magazine
The Bridge 90.9
Museum Partner
Hotel Partner
As the Official Hotel Partner of The Derby Party 2024, Crossroads Hotel Kansas City is offering 10% of the ‘Triple Crown’ mule cocktail line up revenue sales from ***April 29 to May 4*** to the Kansas City Museum – be sure to enjoy these beverages in either XR or upstairs on Percheron!
In-kind Partners:
Donna’s Dress Shop
53Tom Tom Styrkowicz Photography
Picwood KC
Bootleg Bourbon Balls
Party Trailers
St. Francis Florals & Events
Fairway Creamery
KC Cocktail Company
Union Horse Distilling Co.
Green Hat Gin & MGP Ingredients
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Lifted Spirits Distillery
The Blufftop at Rocheport
PH Coffee
Boozy Botanicals
Oddities Prints
KC Carriages
Pop Culture Sculptures
EverWild Florals
3DHQ KC
The Gilded Garage
CLAIRVAUX
ULAH | Apparel & Lifestyle
sponsors, supporters, and partners as of 04.26.24
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Paul Gutiérrez, Director of Visitor Experience & Public Programs at pgutierrez@kansascitymuseum.org or Click here to view sponsorship opportunities.
Unable to attend, but would like to make a contribution? Click here.
Honorary Chairs
Amy & David Embry
Host Committee Chair
Darcy Frick Stewart
Host Committee
Zulema Bassham
Elizabeth Bennett
Jeremy Bennett
Alex Bergman
Barb Bloch
Sarah Carlew
Hillary Carlson Howell
Drew Eanes
Donna Foulk
Leslie Fraley
Susan Garrett
Carissa E. Healy
Daisha Jones
Melissa Kazmi
Lisa Louise
Jenny Mendez
Tom Mentzer
Adam Miller
Savannah Northcraft
Emily Perkins
Susan Ambler Spencer
Jaclyn Steiner
Jamie Stuntz
Tom Styrkowicz
Annie Thompson
Lisa Yansura
