Derby Day Fashion Extravaganza

This runway style fashion show will feature some of the hottest designers from around the Twin Cities, delicious food and mint juleps all culminating with the running of the Kentucky Derby.

Includes:

Social Hour in the Paddock Gardens
Red Carpet & Photo Moments
Live Auction benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Gift Bags & Vendors
Kentucky Derby Viewing Party and so much more!

Fashion Vendor Partners:
Bluebird, Bumbershute, Chico’s, Dugo, Fawbush, Grethen House, Johnny Was, Joynoelle, Kate Spade, Martin Patrick 3, Mya Lambrecht, Serge and Jane

Additional Vendors Include:
Bones Minneapolis, Double B Wild Rags, Excelsior Candle Company, Frostystytch, Goldfine Jewelry, Hammermade, International Cigars, Karen Morris Millinery, Kobi Co. Candles, Mya Lambrecht, Serge and Jane, Strey Designs

Hair & Make Up Provided By Haus Salon

Special Social Hour:
VIP and Reserved Runway Row ticket holders will have the chance to enjoy an exclusive Social Hour before the start of the Fashion Show. After a special early check-in at 2PM, VIPs will have access to the Paddock Gardens for a special experience. The Social Hour will include hosted Beer and Wine, as well as complimentary appetizers until 3:30PM. Spend an hour and a half in the beautifully planted Paddock Gardens under the sun, meet other fashion fans, enjoy a signature Mint Julep and get ready for the Derby Fashion Show Experience!

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VIP Table (8) - $1200

VIP Table Includes:

Eight (8) VIP tickets to the Fashion Show for reserved seating at a round table with exceptional views of the stage, as well as complimentary wine, a dessert selection, a unique souvenir glass, and a gift bag containing hand-picked items from our sponsors. VIP ticket holders will also receive a fast pass, granting early event access for an exclusive “behind the scenes” look, early access to a variety of vendors, and an invitation to enjoy a social hour before the show in the Paddock Gardens. Additionally, this ticket package includes a Red Carpet Photo Opportunity, other photo moments and access to the Derby After Party with the band Hitchville.

Cambria VIP High Top (4) - $600

Cambria VIP High Top Includes:

Four (4) VIP tickets to the Fashion Show for reserved seating at a high top table with exceptional views of the stage, as well as complimentary wine, a dessert selection, a unique souvenir glass, and a gift bag containing hand-picked items from our sponsors. VIP ticket holders will also receive a fast pass, granting early event access for an exclusive “behind the scenes” look, early access to a variety of vendors, and an invitation to enjoy a social hour before the show in the Paddock Gardens. Additionally, this ticket package includes a Red Carpet Photo Opportunity, other photo moments and access to the Derby After Party with the band Hitchville. Tables provided by Cambria

Runway Reserved - $95

Runway Reserved Includes:

One (1) Runway Reserved ticket to the Fashion Show includes VIP reserved seating within the runway ring, as well as a gift bag containing hand-picked items from our sponsors, early event access for an exclusive “behind the scenes” look, early access to a variety of vendors, and an invitation to enjoy a social hour before the show in the Paddock Gardens, including beverage service.
Additionally, this ticket package includes a Red Carpet Photo Opportunity, other photo moments and access to the Derby After Party with the band Hitchville.

Reserved Seating - $55

Guarantee your seat for the best fashion show in town and join us for the Derby After Party on the Track Apron with the band Hitchville

General Admission - $40 (Standing Room Only)

Plus, join us for the Derby After Party on the Track Apron with the band Hitchville

Derby Fashion Show Schedule

2PM: VIP & Runway Reserved Check In
2PM - 3:30PM: VIP & Runway Reserved Paddock Gardens Cocktail Party
3PM: Reserved & GA Check In
3:50: Fashion Show Call to the Post
4PM: Fashion Show, Live Auction & More
5:50PM: Derby Viewing
6PM: Post Derby Party Music By Hitchville

About Grant Whitaker Creative

Canterbury’s Kentucky Derby Fashion Show is produced by Grant Whittaker Style, a fashion consulting and Production Company. You can’t talk fashion without talking about Grant Whittaker. He has established himself as Minneapolis’ go-to fashion expert, and, in turn, has brought Minneapolis onto the scene as a major fashion capital. If there’s a luxury event in Minneapolis, chances are, Grant is involved.

If you would like to learn more about Grant’s vision and work, visit https://www.grantwhittakercreative.com/

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live. Treatments invented at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened in 1962.

Click here to learn more about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's mission and involvement.