Ferdinand’s Ball
May 1
Muhammad Ali Center 144 North Sixth St., Louisville, KY 40202
Ferdinand’s Ball 5th year anniversary event is an annual fundraiser created in honor of Ferdinand, the 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner. This kick-off to Derby Weekend is a unique gala that features celebrity hosts and guests, live entertainment, gourmet foods, a premium open bar, a silent auction, & breathtaking riverfront views.
8pm-9pm Pre-Event Reception {All Access Pass}
9pm-12:30am Party; Open Bar {VIP tickets, with separate VIP section & gift bag available}

Old Friends at Cabin Creek’s 4th Annual Derby Day Party
May 3, 4-8PM
Siro’s Trattoria at the Lodge, 1 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Fabulous auction! One-of-a-kind items…Halters from Derby winners Real Quiet and Funny Cide, Saratoga box seats, beautiful jewelry, Frankel Race Pennant, Framed art, Photo by Connie Bush, Frankie Flores print and much more. Coverage of the 140th Run for the Roses will be showing throughout the Lodge…feel free to bet your favorite on-site! Come support a great cause and help our Old Friends!

Old Friends Day at Beulah Park
May 3, from 12-5PM –
Beulah Park 3811 Southwest Blvd., Grove City, OH 43123
Once again honoring Appygolucky, our beloved King of the Claimers who holds the track record for a mile at the historic Central Ohio track. There will be a silent auction of unique racing and equine items to benefit our retirees including past Beulah competitors, I’m Charismatic, Mikethespike, and Ohio millionaire Catlaunch. Donations are welcome! Stop by our table in the lower grandstand, share some memories and help celebrate the final Derby Day at Beulah Park!

10th Annual Old Friends Homecoming
May 4, from 3-6PM
Old Friends Farm, 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324
Guests will enjoy silent & live auctions of horse racing memorabilia, collectible halters, equine art, jewelry and more! Live music, BBQ dinner, tours of the farm. Tickets are $25; Old Friends members and shareholders are $15. Kids under 12 free. For Reservations call (502) 863-1775.

Oldsmobile for Old Friends at Natasha’s Bistro
May 4, 6PM
Natasha’s Bistro 112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY 40507
The Old Friends Celebration begins at 6pm at Natasha’s, which is both an outstanding music venue and a full-service restaurant and bar in downtown . Food and drink menus are available on their website. http://www.beetnik.com/food/dinner/ http://www.beetnik.com/food/drinks/ At 7pm, Lexington’s premier original material band, Oldsmobile, will take the stage, featuring outstanding four-piece instrumentation and the exceptional vocals of Missy Johnston and Marilyn Robie. Between Oldsmobile’s first and second sets, Michael Blowen will address Old Friends supporters, acknowledging their many achievements and discussing the road ahead. A short video will also be presented. Old Friends magazines will be available. Great food, great music, and the company of our fellow supporters. Reservations here: http://www.beetnik.com/
reservations/

Memorial Day at Old Friends
May 26, 1 PM
Old Friends Farm, 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324
Join us Memorial Day as we pay tribute to some very special Thoroughbred Champions with a commemorative service for our retirees that have passed away in the last year. “It’s an honor to pay tribute to these great athletes,” said Old Friends founder and President Michael Blowen. “Old Friends is an assisted living facility and we specialize in elder care. The only down side of the job is when they pass. But we try to treat them with the dignity they deserve both in life and in death.”