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27th Annual Derby Day

Saturday, May 6th | 4pm-8pm

Tickets: $40 in advance / $50 at the door (Includes Cocktails & Dinner)

Door Prizes | Raffles | Silent Auction | Most Spectacular Hat Contest

For tickets or more information please call us at 304-645-3165. Or check out the Derby Day FAQ.

To help support our efforts and expand our facility and services we have held a “Derby Day Run for the Roses” fundraiser for over 20 years on the first Saturday in May at the WV State Fair Grounds.

Every year an average of 500 participants and many local businesses support our efforts to help Gateway fulfill its mission to provide employment, training, and services as well as maintain a thriving business in the community.

Contact us for more information about our Derby Day Fundraiser.

Download the Event Booklet Advertising application and the Silent Auction Donation form.

Each year Derby Day continues to grow in popularity and support; the event is filled with excitement, great food and live music. Attendees enjoy a silent auction where all have a chance to bid on some fabulous items, while watching the Kentucky Derby on large screen TVs throughout.

In true tradition of the Kentucky Derby, there is a Most Spectacular Hat Contest with prizes for the winners. There are door prizes galore and other activities to round out the day having fun while knowing that you are helping support a very worthwhile cause.

Tickets include all the delicious food and beverages you can eat and drink. Derby Day tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 304.645.3165 or at the door.

Anyone interested in helping to make Derby Day a success can make a donation.  Donate Now!

All proceeds from this event go towards construction of our Miniature Golf Course located at Jardin by the River.

For more Derby Day information, contact Gateway.  Or, check out the Derby Day FAQ.

Saturday, May 7th | 3pm-8pm

Cecil H. Underwood Youth Center, WV State Fairgrounds

Tickets: $35 in advance / $45 at door (Includes Cocktails & Dinner)

Door Prizes | Raffles | Silent Auction | Most Spectacular Hat Contest

Music by Richard Hefner and the Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys

For tickets or more information please call us at 304-645-3165, or check out the Derby Day FAQ.

Helping Gateway fulfill its mission to provide employment, training, and services as well as maintain a thriving business in the community, we have held a “Derby Day Run for the Roses” fundraiser for over 20 years on the first Saturday in May at the WV State Fair Grounds.

Contact us for more information about our Derby Day Fundraiser.

Download the Event Booklet Advertising application.

The event is filled with excitement, great food and live music, and attendees watch the Kentucky Derby on large screen TVs throughout.

In true tradition of the Kentucky Derby, there is a Most Spectacular Hat Contest with prizes for the winners. There are door prizes galore, a silent auction, and other activities. Have fun while knowing that you are helping support a very worthwhile cause!

Tickets include all the delicious food and beverages you can eat and drink. Derby Day tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

Anyone interested in helping to make Derby Day a success can become a sponsor, donate an item, or make a contribution.  Donate Now!

For more Derby Day information, contact Gateway.  Or, check out the Derby Day FAQ.

For the second year, Gateway is cancelling its traditional Derby Day Fundraiser. This event is always held on the first Saturday in May to celebrate and enjoy the Kentucky Derby “Run for the Roses.” The cancellation comes as a result of the continuing, however, improving COVID-19 pandemic.

It saddens us to miss yet another year of this long-celebrated event, which has become such a favorite tradition each year in Greenbrier and surrounding counties. However, we believe that it is best to be prudent regarding having such a large gathering, while the virus still lingers in our midst.

With the continued successful fight against Covid and the hard and much appreciated work of our health care workers, first responders and volunteers, we feel confident that we will be able to return to our longstanding fundraiser next May, and once again, share this special event with the hundreds of loyal Gateway supporters who turn out for a fun-filled evening of endless food, entertainment, and the ever-so-popular Derby Day Silent Auction.

Be well and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Dear Derby Day Enthusiasts,

The Kentucky Derby will take place on September 5th this year, as will Gateway Industries’ 26th Annual Derby Day Run for the Roses!

We are looking forward to a wonderful day of food, friends, fun, music, and horse racing.

Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you on September 5th.

For more information call 304.645.3165.

Derby Day 2019, Enjoyed by Hundreds

To help support our efforts and expand our facilities and services, we have held a “Derby Day Run for the Roses” fundraiser for 25 years on the first Saturday in May at the WV State Fair Grounds.

Hundreds of participants and many local businesses supported the effort, and enjoyed fantastic food, live music & entertainment, a fruitful silent auction, the Kentucky Derby on large-screen TVs throughout the venue, a Spectacular Hat Contest, raffles, door prizes, and more!

Country House (who was awarded the win after Maximum Security was disqualified) took the crown at the Derby in the most exciting two minutes in sports.

Thank you to all for your support!  We can’t wait to see you next year!

Derby Day 2018, Enjoyed by Hundreds

In an effort to help support our efforts and expand our facilities and services, we have held a “Derby Day Run for the Roses” fundraiser for over 20 years on the first Saturday in May at the WV State Fair Grounds.

Hundreds of participants and many local businesses supported the effort, and enjoyed fantastic food, live music & entertainment, a fruitful silent auction, the Kentucky Derby on large-screen TVs throughout the venue, a Spectacular Hat Contest, raffles, door prizes, and more!

Justify took the crown at the Derby in a spectacular show of strength and determination in the most exciting two minutes in sports.

The Spectacular Hat Contest, a fan favorite, saw lavish and fun hats on display.  Shirley Baker took 4th Place, Robin Loudermilk took 3rd, Penny Curtis, 2nd, and the winner this year was Alisha Trout.

Thank you to all for your support!  We can’t wait to see you next year!

Saturday, May 5th | 3pm-8pm

Tickets: $40 (Includes Cocktails & Dinner)

Door Prizes | Raffles | Silent Auction | Most Spectacular Hat Contest

For tickets or more information please call us at 304-645-3165. Or check out the Derby Day FAQ.

To help support our efforts and expand our facility and services we have held a “Derby Day Run for the Roses” fundraiser for over 20 years on the first Saturday in May at the WV State Fair Grounds.

Every year an average of 500 participants and many local businesses support our efforts to help Gateway fulfill its mission to provide employment, training, and services as well as maintain a thriving business in the community.

Contact us for more information about our Derby Day Fundraiser or to become a Sponsor.

Video Presentation Advertising Application

Make a Donation for the Silent Auction Donation

Each year Derby Day continues to grow in popularity and support; the event is filled with excitement, great food and live music. Attendees enjoy a silent auction where all have a chance to bid on some fabulous items, while watching the Kentucky Derby on large screen TVs throughout.

In true tradition of the Kentucky Derby, there is a most spectacular Hat contest with prizes for the winners. There are door prizes galore and other activities to round out the day having fun while knowing that you are helping support a very worthwhile cause.

Tickets include all the delicious food and beverages you can eat and drink. Derby Day tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

Anyone interested in helping to make Derby Day a success can become a sponsor, donate an item, or make a contribution.  Donate Now!

For more Derby Day information, contact Gateway.  Or, check out the Derby Day FAQ. 

Saturday, May 6th | 3pm-8pm

Tickets: $40 (Includes Cocktails & Dinner)

Door Prizes | Raffles | Silent Auction | Most Spectacular Hat Contest

For tickets or more information please call us at 304-645-3165. Or check out the Derby Day FAQ.

Gateway Industries has held a “Derby Day Run for the Roses” fundraiser for over 20 years on the first Saturday in May at the WV State Fair Grounds. Participants and local businesses support our efforts to help Gateway fulfill its mission to provide employment, training, and services as well as maintain a thriving business in the community.

Please contact us for more information about our Derby Day Fundraiser or to become a Sponsor.

Video Presentation Advertising Application

Make a Donation for the Silent Auction Donation

The event is filled with excitement, great food and live music. Attendees enjoy a silent auction, while watching the Kentucky Derby on large screen TVs throughout. In tradition of the Kentucky Derby, there is a most spectacular Hat contest with prizes for the winners. There are door prizes galore and other activities to round out the day.

Have fun while knowing that you are helping support a very worthwhile cause!

Tickets include all the delicious food and beverages you can eat and drink. Derby Day tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Anyone interested in helping to make Derby Day a success can become a sponsor, donate an item, or make a contribution.  Donate Now!

For more Derby Day information, contact Gateway.  Or, check out the Derby Day FAQ.