Derby Day

Thank you for making Derby Day 2023 a huge success!

The Conservancy was able to throw the party of the season at the Foster-Thomason-Miller-Minnix House and raise over $60,000.

We couldn’t have done it without you, and we are so grateful for your support.

Stay tuned for upcoming news on Derby Day 2024!

Derby Day 2023 will be held at the Foster-Thomason-Minnix House!

May 6, 5:00pm – 10pm

Sponsor Today to guarantee your place (Derby Day sells out every year, so we ask that you sponsor early).

Derby Day is the Conservancy’s only fundraiser of the year and supports the protection of farms, forests, and front porches for future generations. Join us at Derby Day to support the cause!

This year the annual favorite will be hosted by David and Elizabeth Minnix at the Foster-Thomason-Miller-Minnix House, Madison’s Masterpiece on Main.

Enjoy live viewing of the Kentucky Derby with mint julep in hand, a Run for the Roses raffle, a delicious Derby supper, open bar, a live auction, and the return of Stan DeJarnett’s big band, the Atlanta Seventeen!  Get your dancing shoes out and dance the night away.

Event Preview:

  • 5:00 PM
    Event Begins
    Big Reveal Tour (until 6:15) – be among the first to see the restoration of Madison’s Masterpiece on Main!
    Run for the Roses Raffle (until 6:15)
  • 6:24 PM
    Kentucky Derby!  Most exciting two minutes in sports!
  • 6:45 PM
    Dinner Served
  • 7:15 PM
    Live Auction – Bid loud, bid high, bid often!
  • 8:00 PM
    The Atlanta Seventeen big band and dancing
    Parlor Bourbon Tasting (for sponsors with reservations)
  • 10:00 PM
    Event ends

We invite you to join us for what has been named one of the best Derby parties in the nation in 20132014, and 2016!

Sponsor Derby Day early to guarantee your tickets. If space is available, tickets will be released on April 3rd. Sponsor by March 10, 2022, to ensure your name/logo is included in the invitation.

Because the Madison-Morgan Conservancy is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, a portion of all sponsorships and tickets will be tax deductible. All sponsorships and tickets are non-refundable.