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Hats & Horses Kentucky Derby Party- Benefits CRA

May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$125
Iron Fish Distillery 8th Annual Hats & Horses Kentucky Derby and Fundraiser for Conservation Resource Alliance
The Two Most Exciting Minutes In Sports and BEST PARTY of the year is the Iron Fish Distillery 8th Annual Hats & Horses Kentucky Derby Party! Line up your pals, get your best hat and bow tie ready and come prepared for BIG fun and the chance to support a great cause—Hats and Horses is a fundraiser for the Conservation Resource Alliance

Saturday, May 3rd – 3:00-8:00 pm (21+ Only) Arrival Time 2:45 p.m.
Arrive on time, to size up the Parade of Horses and get an up-close look at this year’s contenders racing the Iron Fish Dirt Road Derby. Review pedigrees of this year’s racing field and make your pick among Benzie and Manistee County racing legends. The track rounds the bend of Dzuibanek Road with the finish line directly in front of the distillery. Following the race, celebrate the crowning of the winning horse and jockey with the Garland of Roses. That’s just the beginning!

Included with your ticket:

-Event Admission
-Two Delicious Derby Drinks (N/A options available)
-Live Dirt Road Horse Race
-Pre-Dinner Hors d’oeuvres
-Southern Pig Roast with all the Fixins’
-Yard Games
-Hat & Bowtie Contest
-Live Music | Bootstrap Boys
and much, much more…

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE
– Conservation Resource Alliance
For our 2025, 8th annual Dirt Road Derby, we could not be more proud to have Conservation Resource Alliance as our non-profit partner.

“It makes us so happy to welcome the Conservation Resource Association, (CRA) as our nonprofit partner for the 2025 Iron Fish Dirt Road Derby,” said Iron Fish Partner Sarah Anderson. CRA’s nearly 40 years of community-led watershed restoration including the Betsie River near Iron Fish Distillery has led to the revitalization of our region’s rivers and habitats and fully aligns with our core values and community support priorities.” -Sarah Anderson | Co-Founder Iron Fish Distillery

Details

Date:
May 3
Time:
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$125
Website:
https://ironfishdistillery.com/eventbrite-event/8th-annual-hats-horses-kentucky-derby-party-2025/

Venue

Iron Fish Distillery
Iron Fish Distillery
Thompsonville, Michigan 49683 United States
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