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Ticket Includes:

$100 in "PLAY" Betting Money, Food, Drinks, Music and Fun!

See details below!

Ticket Price: $125

Welcome to Watchung's Biggest Fundraiser of the Year!

Event Co-Chairs:
 Kaci Wright & Shifra Balancio

8 "LIVE" HORSE RACES

Place your bets on the races!! All the action of the track from the comfort of our hometown. Win tickets for grand prizes! 

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SOUTHERN FOOD & DRINKS

Join us for incredible appetizers and drinks featuring the best southern fare you can get North of Kentucky! 

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WINE PULLS. BOURBON PULLS. 50/50. SILENT AUCTION. MUSIC AND MORE! 

Come out and support Watchung and our Teachers.

50/50 RAFFLE

$5 Per Ticket or 6 for $25

The winner will receive 50% of the amount received from all raffle ticket sales.

Tickets will be sold at the door.

whiskey tasting

BOURBON TASTING:

Join us on the Bourbon Trail for a tasting you wont want to miss! Sample 3 unique Bourbon and receive a complimentary cigar from a LIVE cigar roller!

$50.00

OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

If you aren't able to join us in person, there are other ways to be a part of this special event! You can donate an auction item, make a monetary donation to the PTA, participate in the 50/50 Raffle or the silent auction - all without being there in person. (But, we guarantee this will be a party you won't want to miss!)

 

We hope to see you on May 2nd!

SPONSOR THE EVENT

The Watchung Elementary Derby Night Fundraiser is a great way to advertise your business! The program is viewed by thousands, including Montclair Public School families, alumni, and employees. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to watchungderby2025@gmail.com.

DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM

 

The Derby Night will be holding a silent auction. Event Co-Chairs are looking for donations such as event tickets (theater, concert, sporting, etc.), gift certificates, vacation house stays and other exciting items. Please contact the event Co-Chairs with any auction inquires. All donations must be pledged by Friday, April 4th to be part of our online auction catalog.

Please email Lucy Yang for more information on how to donate.

Silent Auction Catalog

Preview of Auction Items to be released in the coming weeks!

andersoncoopertix
2 Tix |Anderson Cooper 360: Behind the Scenes
churchill downs
Churchill Downs VIP Package
Glenridge CC
Round of Golf for 4 at Glen Ridge Country Club

Classroom Creations

Did you know your child's class made a special item for the auction? Be sure you check them out and bid to support Watchung Elementary!

Teacher Experiences

Want to spend some extra time with our Watchung teachers or staff? Teacher Experiences Coming Soon!

THANK YOU SPONSORS

DIAMOND

jonesroad

PLATINUM

Academy Orthopedics large
bednar

GOLD

Affliiated Management
scordillis
Car Care
aboushi
DAgustino and Associates

SILVER

Cucina355
dw design
KW_LoraineRealty
skc
JAG Physical Therapy
dibennetto
Papasikos_gold
elemental