Kentucky Derby Gala
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsors of the WBEF Kentucky Derby Gala will receive the following benefits, in addition to specific benefits by level listed below.
- Name/logo displayed on the WBEF event page before and after the event.
- Verbal recognition at the Gala.
- Access to event logos and branding to use on your website and materials.
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Kentucky Derby Gala
Sponsorship Levels
Fundraiser to benefit West Bloomfield School District Teachers and Students.
- Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Edgewood Country Club
Enjoy an elegant evening of dinner & desserts, drinks, and live auctions dedicated to funding the future of our school district.
Triple Crown Sponsorship – 1 Available
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 10 Tickets to the Gala with Preferred Seating
- Company or donor name included in event title and in any press releases
- Company or donor name/logo on posters advertising the Gala
- Company or donor recognized on social media
- Company or donor name/logo on all event signage
- Company or donor name/logo on the WBEF website homepage
- Full page color ad or acknowledgment in Gala program
- Opportunity for a company supplied giveaway at the event
$10,000
Winner’s Circle Sponsorship
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 8 Tickets to the Gala
- Company or donor name/logo on all event signage
- Full page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Gala program
- Opportunity for a company supplied giveaway at the event
$5,000
Run for the Roses Band Sponsorship – 1 Available
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 6 tickets to the Gala
- Company or donor name/logo in main ballroom
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Gala program
- Signage near band
$3,000
“Mint Julep” Bar Sponsorship – 1 Available
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 4 tickets to the Gala
- Company or donor name/logo in main ballroom
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Gala program
- Signage at the bar during the event
$2,000
Derby Dessert Sponsorship – 1 Available
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 4 tickets to the Gala
- Company or donor name/logo in main ballroom
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Gala program
- Signage at the dessert table
$2,000
Churchill Downs Photo Sponsorship – 1 Available
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 4 tickets to the Gala
- Company or donor name/logo in main ballroom
- Half page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Gala program
- Signage at the entrance
$2,000
Thoroughbred Game Sponsorship
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 4 Tickets to the Gala
- Company or donor name/logo in main ballroom (Shared with other game sponsors)
- Quarter page black & white ad or acknowledgment in Gala program
- Signage at all game areas (Shared with other game sponsors)
$1,000
Jockey Circle Sponsorship
Kentucky Derby Gala Sponsorship Package
Benefits:
- 2 Tickets to the Gala
- Company or donor name/logo in main ballroom (shared with other Friend of WBEF Sponsors)
- Name listed in program