Derby Party

Join us for the best two minutes in sports for our annual Derby Party on Saturday, May 3rd from 4-7 pm at Sports Corner in Wrigley.

Join the Junior League of Chicago for an afternoon of games, raffle prizes, camaraderie, and of course, viewing the best two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – all to support the JLC’s impact in the Chicagoland community. Come dressed in your Kentucky Derby Best to raise a glass to our vision of women as catalysts for lasting community change.


Event Sponsorship Opportunities:

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please reach out to fundraisingdirector@jlchicago.org.






Winner’s Circle Sponsor $5,000: 20 event tickets; Recognition on the JLC Website as a FY25 Sponsor; Social media recognition leading up to and/or after the event (5,000+ followers); Recognition in 2 emails promoting and leading up to the event (distribution list of 2,000+); Recognition during event programming (verbal and/or logo display); Prominent logo display at the event, including a chance to distribute mutually agreed upon literature or swag items to attendees. Winner’s Circle sponsors please pay by ACH direct debit from this link or by check (made out to Junior League of Chicago).








Triple Crown Sponsor $2,500: 10 event tickets; Recognition on the JLC Website as a FY25 Sponsor; Social media recognition leading up to and/or after the event (5,000+ followers); Recognition in 2 emails promoting and leading up to the event (distribution list of 2,000+); Recognition during event programming (verbal and/or logo display); Prominent logo display at the event, including a chance to distribute mutually agreed upon literature or swag items to attendees.








Run for the Roses Sponsor $1,500: 5 event tickets; Recognition on the JLC Website as a FY24 Sponsor; Social media recognition leading up to and/or after the event (5,000+ followers); Recognition in 2 emails promoting and leading up to the event (distribution list of 2,000+); Recognition during event programming (verbal and/or logo display).








Jockey Sponsor $1000: 4 event tickets; Recognition on the JLC Website as a FY24 Sponsor; Social media recognition leading up to and/or after the event (5,000+ followers); Recognition in 2 emails promoting and leading up to the event (distribution list of 2,000+).


Mint Julep Sponsor $500: 2 event tickets; Recognition on the JLC Website as a FY24 Sponsor; Social media recognition leading up to and/or after the event (5,000+ followers).