The 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party & Silent Auction

Saturday, May 6 2023 l 5:00PM to 7:30PM

We are excited to announce that
The Best Kentucky Derby Viewing Party was held
at BMW Zentrum on Saturday, May 6th from 5PM to 7:30PM
with an exclusive VIP Experience beginning at 4PM!

Guests donned their best Derby attire for the “Run for the Roses” for fun, frivolity, and fundraising!

There were fun and engaging experiences throughout the evening which included:

  • Heavy hors d’oeuvres by Rick Erwin’s
  • Open bar -including mint juleps and other signature cocktails
  • A fantastic live and silent auction
  • Watching “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” on displays throughout the venue and on the largest screen in Greer!

Ticket Options:

The Paddock General Admission – $75 per ticket

Your General Admission Ticket entitles you to entry into The 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party benefiting First Tee – Upstate South Carolina!

  • Heavy Hors D’oeuvres by Rick Erwin’s
  • Full Bar & Signature Cocktails including Mint Juleps
  • Theater Seat to the “Most Exciting 2 Minutes in Sports”
  • $15 Uber Credit

Millionaire’s Row VIP Admission – $150 per ticket

Everything in “The Paddock” Ticket option PLUS:

  • Exclusive VIP Experience starting at 4pm
    ~ Signature Bourbon Tasting hosted by Maker’s Mark with pairings from Robin’s Just Desserts
    ~ Interactive Screen Printing Station
  • Top Shelf Liquor Selection at the VIP Bar
  • $25 Total Uber Credit

Designated Driver Admission – $50 per ticket

  • Heavy Hors D’oeuvres by Rick Erwin’s
  • Signature Mocktails
  • Theater Seat to the “Most Exciting 2 Minutes in Sports”

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank You To Our Sponsors


The 8th Annual Kentucky Derby Viewing Party & Silent Auction Committee

Mark Good
Jared Kelowitz
Sarah Owings
Ron Rasmussen
Johanna Ward
Terry Willis
Lindsey Young-Davis
Michael Pius
Kate Prochaska