The Derby Party 2023

3218 Gladstone Boulevard,Kansas City MO 64123

06 May, 2023

Description

The Derby Party Saturday, May 6 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. *2:30 p.m. for Sponsors | 3:00 p.m. for General Admission Museum's Historic Lawns Tickets Required. 21+ y/o event. The Derby Party 2023 is a themed fundraiser hosted by the Kansas City Museum Foundation to benefit the Kansas City Museum. This year’s Derby Party coincides with Worlds of Fun’s 50th Anniversary. Worlds of Fun celebrated its grand opening on May 26, 1973. The idea for the amusement park came from Kansas City Chiefs owner and businessman Lamar Hunt and his business partner Jack Steadman. He and Steadman had the concept to create a large resort-entertainment complex in an area north of Kansas City in Clay County. The only part of that grand concept that was built was the amusement park. Construction began November 1971 on Worlds of Fun, which was themed around Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days. The colorful ascension balloon from the original story served as the park’s identifying logo. Festivities on the historic grounds will include live music by Boogie Nights KC, southern food bites, cocktails and NA cocktails provided by Kansas City labels such as Union Horse Distilling Co., Lifted Spirits, Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Bourgmont Vineyard & Winery, Boulevard Brewing Company, PH Coffee, and Daily Culture. Dessert by Poppy’s Ice Cream & Coffee House, on-the-spot photo booth by Picwood, yard games, and so much more. With Best-dressed and Best-hat competitions with special guest judges. Attire: 70’s Summer Camp to 70’s Sophisticated Chic celebrating a decade of individuality and expression! All funds raised at the 8th Annual Derby Party directly support the museum’s educational and public programs that build awareness of the City’s rich history and culture. If you would like to become a sponsor or have questions, please email Director of Visitor Experience & Public Programs, Paul Gutierrez at [email protected] Bob & Barbara Bloch: Honorary Chairs Rosana Privitera Biondo: Board of Directors, Kansas City Museum Foundation, Chair, The Derby Party Committee 2023 Host Commitee: Elizabeth Bennett Jeremy Bennett Alex Bergman Sarah Carlew Amy Embry Donna Foulk Susan Garrett Carissa E. Healy Melissa Kazmi Lisa Louise Jenny Mendez Tom Mentzer Savannah Northcraft Tom Paolini Emily Perkins Jaclyn Steiner Darcy Stewart Jamie Stuntz