Cotuit Center for the Arts Announces 7th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala

Cotuit Center for the Arts will host its 7th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala on Saturday, May 7 at 4:30pm. Tickets are $40, or $30 for members of the Center.

There will be live betting games, a hat parade and contest, entertainment, surprise events, and of course, mint juleps! The race will be broadcast live on the Center's high-definition 26-foot movie screen, so plan to join in and cheer for your chosen horse and jockey.

"This is one of our signature events of the season-a really fun and festive gathering, and it helps to raise much-needed funds for the Center," said Executive Director David Kuehn. "This event will sell out fast, so please pre-order your tickets in advance to make sure that you get into the hottest Kentucky Derby party on the Cape!"

The last Kentucky Derby Gala in 2019 attracted a full house of attendees and raised nearly $8,000 for the Center.

As with past Derby celebrations, there will be opportunities to win some serious cash! The Gala will feature raffles, games, and a silent auction, with the house taking 50% on everything (it is a fundraiser, after all!). Attendees can look forward to a $5 raffle, a $10 raffle, a First-Second-Third betting pool, and a silent "Horse Auction."

"Don't worry," said Kuehn, "We'll have lots of representatives to explain all the rules and odds at the event."

Around 6:30pm, Gala-goers will gather to watch the running of the Derby. After the race, the winners of the Hat Contest and the betting options will be announced.

Tickets are $40, with a $10 discount for members of the Center. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit artsonthecape.org or call 508-428-0669 x0. Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road/Route 28 in Cotuit.