4th Annual Derby Day Gala- May 5, 2012- Tickets now available!
January 12, 2012 by Larry
Filed under Derby Day Gala, Our Events
Don’t miss out on THE event of the year;
the Fourth Annual Derby Day Gala at Rockledge.
This fabulous event, on Saturday May 5, 2012, is in its fourth year of fund-raising for EventZone and it’s Festival in the Park’s Scholarship for the Arts Program, which has donated over $125,000 to area students who are pursing a degree in arts. Don’t just hear about this event, be a part of it! Tickets purchased are tax deductible. See photos of the past Derby Day Galas. Read more about last year’s Derby Day Gala, continue scrolling.
Buy your 2012 Derby Day Gala Tickets
The 2011 Derby Day Gala – was the best yet!
April 4, 2011 by Larry
Filed under Derby Day Gala, Our Events, Scholarship for the Arts
The 3rd Annual Derby Day Gala was held Sat. May 7, 2011, the same day as the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby. And what a day it was to celebrate this southern tradition in true Derby fashion. We saw seersucker suits, big hats, mint juleps, traditional Kentucky Derby fare, friendly wagering and had a blast dancing to the live entertainment provided by Project 4. Plus the added benefit of the most gorgeous view of the Roanoke Valley. The Derby Day Gala has now officially become one of Roanoke’s social events of the year!
Mark your calendar for the 2012 Derby Day Gala – Saturday May 5, 2012.
See photos of the 2011 Derby Day Gala!
Kentucky Derby Fare is just one of the stars at the Derby Day Gala
March 23, 2011 by Larry
Filed under Derby Day Gala, Our Events, Scholarship for the Arts
The students form Culinary Institute of Virginia Western are once again planning to cook up some mouth-watering traditional Kentucky Derby fare at the 3rd Annual Derby Day Gala. Chef Z and his students will prepare many traditional Kentucky Derby dishes as well as a few crowd favorites such as the southern staple, Shrimp and Grits, as well as Bananas Foster. Below is a menu of all the food that will be served at the Gala, which is included in your ticket price!
Shrimp and Grits
Carved Beef with Henry Bain Sauce
Bananas Foster
Passed Hors D’Ouevres:
Feta stuffed cherry tomatoes
Edible spoons with Shrimp Ceviche
Stuffed chicken rolls
Other available food choices:
Grilled vegetables
Crab Dip
Italian Sausage dip
Gorgonzola torte
Cheese Slaw
Pimiento cheese
Sweet potato biscuits with pork loin
Assorted fruit tray
Bok Choy salad
Summer orzo salad
Desserts:
Kentucky Derby Pie
Hummingbird Cake
Peanut butter Pie
Wedding Cookies
