Saturday, May 2, 2026

Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park

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Celebrate the spirit of the Kentucky Derby at Turtle Creek Conservancy’s signature spring fundraiser, Day at the Races. This annual tradition brings together friends and supporters for an afternoon of elegance, excitement, and philanthropy in support of Turtle Creek Park and Arlington Hall.

Guests will enjoy Derby-inspired fare, specialty cocktails, live entertainment, and an exciting auction, all set against the historic backdrop of Arlington Hall. Proceeds directly support the care, preservation, and enhancement of Turtle Creek Park—ensuring this cherished green space continues to thrive for generations to come.

Tickets & Event Participation

Ticketing, tables, underwriting opportunities, and auction participation are hosted through our secure event platform.

Leadership & Presenting Sponsor

We are honored to announce Truist Bank as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Day at the Races.
 
Honorary Chairs
Tracy and Ben Lange
 
Event Chairs
Kim and Greg Hext
 
Underwriting Chair
Brooke Shelby
 
Reservations Chair
Laura Downing
 
Auction Chairs
Katie Layton Oster and Allan Oster
 
Host Committee Chairs
Shannon Graham
Beth Layton
 
Advisory Chairs
John Clutts
Lisa Cooley
Garry Cox
Tanya Foster
Amy Hegi
Jill Rowlett
Abraham Salum
Katherine Wyker
Host Committee

Andrea Alcorn
Ashley and Marcus Allen
Sami Arslanlar, MD and John Clutts
Monet and George Ball
Katy and Lawrence Bock
Calvert Collins-Bratton
and Vince Bratton
Ellen Brown and Rick Selah
Regina Bruce and John Pickett
Pam Busbee
Shannon Cagnina
Annika and Dennis Cail
Christie Carter
Nancy Carter
Andrea and Heath Cheek
Gail and Ken Christensen
Reanae and Jordan Clark
Katherine and Key Coker
Kristi Comuzzi
Jeri Ann and Tom Conaty
Mary Beth and Kevin Conlon
Lauren and Taylor Conway
Lisa and Clay Cooley
Anne and Paul Corley
Anna and Ben Cornwell
Garry Cox and Don McDermett
Leigh and Brian Danley
Lynn and Peter Dauterman
David Davis and Michael Faircloth
Chris Denney
Leslie and Bryan Diers
Alyssa and Chris Divis
Jennifer and Richard Dix
Laura and Jason Downing
Tammy and Jeff Duclow
Judy Winger Due
Ann and Bob Dyer
Beth Easton
Sally Ann Ellert
Lora Farris
Susan and John Farris
Lynn Fisher
Patti Flowers and Tom Swiley
Laura and Bill Floyd
Tanya and Pete Foster
Kristi and Bill Francis
Cara and Jim French
Sara Lee and Stan Gardner

Marina and Roger Gault
Scott Gill and Bill Stegeman
Susan and Michael Glassmoyer
Carolyn and Paul Goelzer
Bette and Stephen Goldmann
Nancy Gopez
Shannon Graham
Amy Green
Louise Griffeth
Yvette Grove
Kristen and James Hallam
Diana and Steve Hamilton
Kimber and Michael Hartmann
Amy and Peter Hegi
Marjon and Gibbs Henderson
Claudia and Preston Hext
Kim and Greg Hext
Isabell and Trey Higginbotham
Kristi and Ron Hoyl
Carol and Bill Huckin
Chris Hurst
Teffy Jacobs
Catherine and Greg Jaynes
Marianne Jett
Paula Marie and Jeffrey Jones
Cheryl and Richard Joyner
Angie and Kevin Kadesky
Elizabeth Knowles
Melinda and Mark Knowles
Sue Krider
Dianne and Mark LaRoe
Lisa and Kendall Laughlin
Beth and Mark Layton
Kevin Lewis
Marc Lipscomb
Paige and Chuck Locke
Bonnie and Michael Mahoney
Alison and Michael Malone
Taylar and Chris Marble
Melissa Sherrill Martin
and Ross Martin
Renda Mathew and Russell Hayward
Lynn McBee
Anne and John McPherson
Amy and Michael Meadows
Brenda Meloy
Wendy and Boyd Messmann
Keana and Morgan Meyer

Becky and Marshall Mills
Adam Murphy
Reuben Naranjo
Jeff Netzer
Elsa Norwood
Thayer and Joe O’Brien
Katie Layton Oster and Allan Oster
Beth and Tan Parker
Medora and Max Pearl
Shivangi and Tyler Perkins
Jennifer and Bryan Pickens
Mary Martha and John Pickens
Kim and Terry Quinn
Julie and Frank Reedy
Andrea Reich
Rebecca Rochelle
Hilda Rodríguez
Nicole and Walt Roper
Jill and Tracy Rowlett
Ruth Ruhl
Kate and Willing Ryan
Susan and Scott Salka
Abraham Salum
Lauren Sands
Christa and Ketric Sanford
Jeanie Schwappach
Carol Seay
Linda and Les Secrest
Brooke and Aaron Shelby
Lisa and Joe Bob Shirley
Kent Sholars
Amanda and Charlie Shufeldt
Lisa and Marvin Singleton
Victoria Snee and Jeff Crilley
Sunie and Steve Solomon
Laura Sparkman
Jo Staffelbach Heinz
and André Staffelbach
Megan and Justin Steinbach
Beth and Chuck Thoele
Dee and Trey Velvin
Gary Webb
Emilynn Berry Wilson
Candace and John Winslow
Merry and Brady Wyatt
Katherine and Austin Wyker
Katherine Wynne

The 2026 event is led by a dedicated group of community leaders whose commitment makes this celebration possible. To view the full leadership team and event chairs, please see the official announcement by My Sweet Charity.