Derby

Derby

For the past 20 years, Kentucky Derby Day has served as History Cherokee's largest annual fundraising event. Derby Day was originally hosted in the Historic Crescent Farm Rock Barn, a race horse stable constructed in 1906 by Augustus (Gus) Lee Coggins. Over the years, our organization has grown exponentially and while we can no longer fit this event in the Rock Barn, Coggins' legacy carries on through Derby.

Derby takes place every year on the 1st Saturday in May and features a variety of activities and experiences, including:

  • Bourbon tastings
  • Hat contest
  • Pony pull
  • Silent auction
  • Gourmet food & specialty cocktails
  • Live-viewing of the Kentucky Derby
  • & more!

Derby Day is not only a fun event that the community looks forward to every year, it is a crucial event that provides funding for History Cherokee to fulfill its mission.

Become a Sponsor

Become a sponsor today and support our mission to collect, preserve, and share Cherokee County history!

Become a Sponsor

Purchase Tickets

Tickets can be ordered online or by calling 770-345-3288 ext. 1.

Purchase Tickets

Mail a Sponsor Form

Do you prefer paper? Not a problem! Sponsorship forms can be filled out and mailed directly to History Cherokee.

Print Sponsor Form

Sponsorship Benefits

Derby sponsors receive a host of unique and exciting benefits. Find out how you can support our mission by reviewing our sponsorship levels.

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Thank you to our incredible sponsors!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!

We want to thank all of our wonderful sponsors from the 19th Annual Kentucky Derby! Thank you for supporting our mission to collect, preserve, and share Cherokee County history.

Now more than ever, we could truly use your support as we expand our educational programming, collections, and museum offerings. Derby sponsors can enjoy a host of benefits, including preferred seating, complimentary Rock Barn rentals, event recognition & advertising, and much more. Please review our sponsorship benefits below and consider becoming a sponsor today!

Volunteering

Would you like to volunteer at this year's Derby? Please consider filling out our volunteer form below. Our staff will reach out as the event date approaches.

For questions about volunteering, please contact marketing@historycherokee.org

Volunteer

Volunteering