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.
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
Jeweled Juleps Sponsors & Supporters:
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
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
Media Sponsor & Radio Sponsor
IN Kansas City Magazine
The Bridge 90.9
Museum Partner
Hotel Partner
In-kind Partners:
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
Lifted Spirits Distillery
The Blufftop at Rocheport
PH Coffee
Boozy Botanicals
Oddities Prints
Pop Culture Sculptures
Everwild Florals
3DHQ KC
The Gilded Garage
sponsors, supporters, and partners as of 04.03.24
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
