Derby After Dark 2026 by BCI

Derby After Dark 2026

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

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GIVING LEVELS

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Dress in your Derby best and join BCI in Ameristar’s new Brilliance Ballroom 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.

Join us Saturday, May 2nd, from 4:00–9:30 PM at Ameristar Casino.

The evening begins with the Kentucky Derby race, followed by live music, auctions, dancing, and best-dressed contests. Your attendance helps empower individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment. We look forward to celebrating and making an impact together!

Join us as we celebrate the customers, businesses, and supporters whose dedication has made a lasting impact on the remarkable individuals we serve. We will honor BCI’s 2026 Partner of the Year, Customer of the Year, and Loving Hands Award recipient.

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

Organizer

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

Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible

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

Already Registered?

GIVING LEVELS

DONATE

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).

$225 Early Bird VIP Ticket

Only 100 tickets available! Secure your spot & save with our Early Bird VIP Ticket! For a limited time, purchase your ticket for just $225 (admission increases to $250 starting February 15th). VIP tickets include access to the Triple Crown Club VIP room and special recognition as a VIP attendee.

$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).

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

Only 100 VIP tickets available! Secure your table & save with our Early Bird VIP Table Ticket (table admission increases to $2,500 starting February 15th). VIP tickets include access to the Triple Crown Club VIP room and special recognition as a VIP attendee.

$10,000 Triple Crown Presenting

• Two VIP tables (20 guests) with VIP gift packages

• Exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club VIP room

• Logo featured on Triple Crown Club 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) with VIP gift packages

• Exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club VIP room

• Special recognition by Emcee as “Champion Sponsor” throughout event

• 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

$5,000 Jockey Sponsor

• One table (10 guests)

• Exclusive access to the Triple Crown Club VIP room

• 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

$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

0 of 1 claimed

$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

0 of 1 claimed

$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

$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

0 of 1 claimed

$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

0 of 1 claimed

$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

Giving Levels

$250 Horse Sponsor

0 of 20 claimed

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Organizer

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

Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible