Seton Youth Services shall provide a safe haven, counseling and outreach services, 24 hours per day without charge, to assist youth in crisis throughout Hampton Roads, with the goal of reuniting families.

A Night of Celebration. A Mission of Hope.

The 27th Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration Benefiting Seton Youth Services

May 2, 2026 | 5–10 PM | Back Bay Farms, VA Beach

Join 200+ of Hampton Roads’ most philanthropic and spirited leaders under the stunning tent at Back Bay Farms for an unforgettable Derby-inspired evening benefiting youth in crisis.

Every ticket. Every sponsorship. Every volunteer hour supports safe shelter, mentoring, crisis outreach, and Find Me Hampton Roads for youth ages 9 to 18, always at no cost to them or their families.

For 27 years, Silks & Irons has brought our community together to celebrate, connect, and champion youth in crisis.

And this year, we’re aiming high.

Our goal: Raise $100,000 to support youth and help us prepare to move into our nearly completed new campus.

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How would you like to be involved?

What Awaits You

This isn’t just an event, it’s an experience.

Guests arrive dressed in their Derby finest to enjoy:

  • Live jumbo-screen broadcast of the 151st Kentucky Derby
  • Authentic mint juleps & curated cocktails
  • Live turf horse races
  • Gourmet cuisine
  • The iconic Derby Hat Contest
  • The exclusive Winner’s Circle Auction
  • The VIP “Under the Wire” Lounge

All inside a beautifully styled tented venue at Back Bay Farms. Elegant, energetic, and uniquely Hampton Roads.

Derby Day is hope in action.

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Why It Matters

Seton Youth Services is Hampton Roads’ only organization solely dedicated to providing:

✔ Emergency shelter
✔ Counseling
✔ Mentoring
✔ Crisis outreach 
✔ Find Me Hampton Roads 

24 hours a day. 365 days a year.

And now, with our new campus nearly complete, we’re preparing for the next chapter of expanded impact.

This isn’t just charity. This is local.

The youth we serve are from our neighborhoods, our schools, our streets.

Every dollar raised stays here, supporting children and families in our own community.

Your presence fuels that mission.

🎟️ Tickets

VIP – $250

Upgrade your Derby experience.

  • Access to the exclusive “Under the Wire” Lounge
  • Private bar featuring elevated spirits
  • Premium food selections
  • Comfortable lounge seating
  • Enhanced hospitality experience

This is Derby Day elevated.

General Admission – $125

Full access to the celebration, live Derby broadcast, gourmet fare, auction, and more.

Volunteer at Silks & Irons

Be part of the magic behind the scenes.

From guest welcome teams to auction support, volunteers are the heartbeat of this celebration.

📅 Volunteer Information Meeting: DATE TBD

If you believe every young person deserves safety, support, and a future, we need you.

One Night. Real Impact.

Every ticket purchased.
Every sponsorship secured.
Every auction item donated.
Every volunteer hour given.

It all ensures that youth in crisis across Hampton Roads and surrounding cities have safety, stability, and a future.

Everything raised here stays here, supporting local children, local families, and our shared community.

Let’s reach $100,000 together.

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