HAVANA, Fla. (WTXL) - On Saturday, May 7, 2016, For the City Events will host its second annual "Derby Day at Dover" to raise money for Chelsea House in Tallahassee, an organization supporting homeless women and their children.
The event, in celebration of the Kentucky Derby, will feature a "Run for the Roses", where organizers say attendees will enjoy the sounds of live Bluegrass music, be entertained with a variety of lawn games, feast on a southern style dinner, sip on mint juleps, and enjoy drinks from the bourbon bar.
Event-goers can also wager on their favorite silent auction items.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in traditional Derby Day attire of big hats and bow ties.
The charity event from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, will be at WC Dover Farm, 534 Dover Rd, Havana, FL 32333. The cost to attend is $75.
“We are thrilled to host this event, which will raise funds to help support the lives of so many women and children that are transitioning their lives here in Tallahassee,” said Ashley Dover-Gholston, Chair of Derby Day at Dover. “This event is for a great cause and is sure to be a lot of fun for the attendees enjoying an authentic Kentucky Derby experience.”
For more information about Derby Day at Dover, visit www.derbydayatdover.com.
Learn more about For the City Events by visiting www.forthecityevents.com, and get more information about Chelsea House by visiting chelseahouseflorida.org.
