12th Annual Guardsmen Kentucky Derby Party

Join us for the return of the 12TH Annual Guardsmen Kentucky Derby Party!

By The Guardsmen

Date and time

Saturday, May 4 · 12:30 - 4:30pm PDT

Location

San Francisco Brewing Co.

3150 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94109

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

The Guardsmen present the 12th Annual Kentucky Derby Party! Please join us on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30-4:30PM to celebrate the 150th renewal of The Greatest two Minutes in Sports. A new venue this year will feature everything you know and love about Derby Party plus a few new surprises. Guests will have a first-class viewing of the race while drinking Mint Juleps and locally brewed beer, a no-host bar and restaurant, bar games, live music, prize raffle, and pictures with our petting zoo!

Traditional Derby attire is strongly encouraged and prizes will be awarded for best dressed and most creative to those who best capture the theme for the day.

Need some outfit ideas? Our partners are offering exclusive events and discounts for party attendees - stay tuned for more updates.

Hats & Fascinators from Brims & Clovers - 25% off (also for sale at the event)
https://brimsandclovers.com

Hat-Making Party
Saturday 4/20 from 10:30am-12:30pm @ NEON Union St
Brunch & beverages hosted by the Spinsters of SF and Brims & Clovers. Tickets available here.

Bloomingdale's Promos

April 19 – 28 Buy More Save More (BMSM): 15% off $100, 20%/$200, 25%/$400+ (Excluded brands power points earn 5k points for every $100 spent or 3X points.)

FAQs

Who are The Guardsmen?

Every year The Guardsmen changes lives across the Bay Area by sending more than 2,500 disadvantaged youth to outdoor education programs and providing scholarships for more than 250 students to attend private schools.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Guests must be 21 or older to purchase tickets; both tickets and valid ID's are required at the door for check-in - no exceptions.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

There is limited parking near Ghirardelli Square, please ride share or take public transit if possible.

What is the refund policy?

As we are a charity, tickets are non-refundable, however, you may transfer them using Eventbrite to a friend.

What's The Guardsmen's IRS status and the Fair Market Value of the event?

The Guardsmen is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation. In exchange for this ticket purchase and/or donation, you will receive goods and services of entry to a private venue and live music valued at $10 for GA, and $0 for donations.

What should I wear?

Traditional Derby attire is strongly encouraged and prizes will be awarded for best dressed and most creative to those who best capture the theme for the day.

Organized by

The Guardsmen

The Guardsmen is a group of Bay Area men mobilizing their significant talents and resources to enhance and improve the lives of at-risk youth. This all-volunteer organization, founded in 1947, provides access to high-quality educational and outdoor activities for inner-city youth. The opportunities created through The Guardsmen's scholarship and campership programs mean that every year kids who otherwise would not have a chance at success are given the opportunity to excel as productive members of society. Each year The Guardsmen sends 2,500 youth to outdoor education programs and provides scholarship support to more than 250 students at Bay Area private schools.

The Guardsmen is committed to making sure that fundraising dollars are spent wisely, with the greatest need and highest returns always in mind. In fact, approximately 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to support programs for kids.

$40 – $50