Derby After Dark 2026

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Sat, May 02, 2026
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM CT
LOCATION

Ameristar Casino
1 Ameristar Blvd
St. Charles, MO 63301

Dress in your Derby best and join BCI in Ameristar’s new Brilliance Ballroom on May 2nd, from 4:00-9:30 P.M. for an evening filled with Derby flair, inspiring champions, and unforgettable food and fun at our Derby After Dark Gala & Auction.

 

Since 2008, BCI’s annual gala has raised vital funds to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities. This year, we invite you to join us for Derby After Dark — a lively celebration blending the excitement of the Kentucky Derby with a night of fundraising to support employment initiatives for adults with disabilities.

 

Kick off the evening with the Kentucky Derby race, then enjoy live music, auctions, dancing, and best-dressed contests—all while celebrating the customers, businesses, and supporters who make our mission possible. Together, we’ll honor BCI’s 2026 Partner of the Year, Customer of the Year, and Loving Hands Award recipient, and make a meaningful impact by supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

 

New this year! Experience the Triple Crown Club VIP Room—limited to just 100 tickets. Enjoy an exclusive whiskey tasting and take home a commemorative event whiskey glass.

 

 

Event Timeline:

4:00 PM: Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, & “Pick the Winner” table opens!

5:45 PM: Livestream of the Kentucky Derby race begins

6:00 PM: Opening remarks & award presentations

6:45 PM: Dinner, program, & live auction

8:15 PM: Live entertainment & dancing - Music by Fix Newton

9:30 PM: Bars close

 

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, click here.

 

Hotel Reservations:
We’ve reserved a special room block at Ameristar for our Derby Gala guests! To take advantage of the discounted rate of $239+, please make your reservation by March 31, 2026. Click the following link to book your room: BCI Derby Party and Gala - Start Your Ameristar Reservation

EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Sat, May 02, 2026
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM CT
LOCATION

Ameristar Casino
1 Ameristar Blvd
St. Charles, MO 63301

Tickets


GENERAL
$175 Early Bird Ticket

Secure your spot & save with our Early Bird Ticket! For a limited time, purchase your ticket for just $175 (admission increases to $200 starting February 15th).

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$225 Early Bird VIP Ticket

VIP attendees receive special recognition and exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club VIP Room, where an exclusive whiskey tasting takes place and guests take home a commemorative event whiskey glass. Only 100 VIP tickets are available—purchase early bird pricing for $225 through February 14th (price increases to $250).

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$1,750 Early Bird Table (10 Tickets)

Secure your table & save with our Early Bird Table Ticket for just $1,750 (table admission increases to $2,000 starting February 15th).

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$2,250 Early Bird VIP Table (10 Tickets)

VIP attendees receive special recognition and exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club VIP Room, where an exclusive whiskey tasting takes place and guests take home a commemorative event whiskey glass. Only 100 VIP tickets are available—purchase early bird table pricing for $2,250 through February 14th (price increases to $2,500).

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$10,000 Triple Crown Presenting

• Two tables (20 guests)

• Exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club whiskey tasting VIP room

• Commemorative event whiskey glass for each guest

• Logo featured on Triple Crown Club VIP room whiskey glasses

• Presenting Sponsor recognition across all event materials, marketing, and social media

• Logo or ad featured on auction paddles

• Full-page color ad in the event program

• Digital Billboard thank-you for the month of May

 

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$7,500 Champion Sponsor

• One premier table (10 guests) 

• Exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club VIP whiskey tasting room

• Commemorative event whiskey glass for each guest

• Half-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens and signage

• Company branding on event promotional materials and emails

• Social media recognition

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$5,000 Jockey Sponsor

• One table (10 guests)

• Exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club whiskey tasting VIP room

• Commemorative event whiskey glass for each guest

• Half-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens and signage

• Company branding on event promotional materials and emails

• Social media recognition

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$3,500 Whiskey Wall Sponsor

• Six guest tickets

• Company signage at the Whiskey Wall station

• Company logo on wrapped whiskey bottles

• Quarter-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens

• Company branding on event promotional materials and emails

• Social media recognition

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$3,500 Bar Sponsor

• Six guest tickets

• Company signage at event bars

• Quarter-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens

•Company branding on event promotional materials and emails

• Social media recognition

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$2,500 Thoroughbred Sponsor

• Six guest tickets

• Quarter-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens

• Company branding on event promotional materials and emails

• Social media recognition

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$1,500 Entertainment Sponsor

• Four guest tickets

• Eighth-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens

• Company branding on event promotional materials and emails

• Social media recognition

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$1,500 Best Dressed Sponsor

• Four guest tickets

• Logo on Best Dressed trophies

• Opportunity to present trophies to winners

• Eighth-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens

• Social media recognition

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$1,000 Old Kentucky Home Sponsor

• Two guest tickets

• Eighth-page color ad in the event program

• Visual recognition on event screens

• Social media recognition

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Giving Levels


$250 Horse Sponsor
2 of 20 claimed

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BCI Lindsey Cathcart 200 Trade Center, St. Peters MO 63376 lcathcart@boonecenter.com (636) 875-5287 http://boonecenter.com
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