A Night of Celebration. A Mission of Hope.
The 28th Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration Benefiting Seton Youth Services
2027 Event Date To Be Announced
Thank You for an Incredible 2026 Event
To our sponsors, partners, attendees, volunteers, and supporters, thank you for making the 2026 Silks & Irons Derby for Kids an unforgettable evening. Your generosity and commitment are helping provide 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.
Silks & Irons has brought our community together to celebrate, connect, and champion youth in crisis. We're grateful for everyone who made this year's event possible, and we can't wait to do it again.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2027 Silks & Irons Derby. Join 200+ of Hampton Roads' most philanthropic and spirited leaders for another unforgettable Derby-inspired evening and help continue changing the lives of local youth in crisis.
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 153rd 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. Elegant, energetic, and uniquely Hampton Roads.
Derby Day is hope in action.
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 Available Soon
VIP
General Admission
Become a 2027 Sponsor
Align your brand with a 28-year tradition of impact in Hampton Roads.
Sponsorship Includes:
- VIP event access
- Media recognition
- Website & social media promotion
- Program book placement
- Event banner display
- Community goodwill positioning
Celebrating Our 2026 Sponsors
Our 2026 sponsors didn't just show up. They led, they gave, and they made this night possible.
Proud 2026 In-Kind Sponsors
Your brand belongs here.
Stand alongside the businesses making a real impact in Hampton Roads.
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.
If you believe every young person deserves safety, support, and a future, we need you.
Donate to the Winner’s Circle Auction
You can’t miss it.
With 60–70 high-value items, from trips and exclusive experiences to gift baskets, dining packages, athletic equipment, and luxury services, this is one of Virginia Beach’s most exciting auctions.
The variety is incredible. The competition is lively. The impact is real.
Have a product, service, or experience to contribute?
Showcase your business in the Winner’s Circle.
- Gains exposure to 200+ local leaders
- Supports youth in crisis
- Positions your business as community-focused
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.
Join us for the 2027 Derby and be part of another unforgettable evening of generosity, community, and life-changing impact. Together, we can make an even greater difference for local youth.
