

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 21st Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for Monmouth Park Charity Fund’s biggest fundraiser of the year as we celebrate the excitement of the Kentucky Derby at the newly opened Apéro Steakhouse (formerly Blu Grotto Restaurant) at Monmouth Park Racetrack. 🏇🌹

This signature event brings together live racing, a high-energy party atmosphere, and meaningful impact—all in support of Monmouth County nonprofits.

We are proud to present our 2026 Honorees:

Excellence in Leadership and Service Award
Dr. David M. Stout, President, Brookdale Community College

Making a Difference Award
Lawrence R. Inserra Jr., Chairman &amp; CEO, Inserra Supermarkets Inc.

Community Engagement Award
Brian and Elizabeth Kirk

Celebrate the Derby. Support your community. Make a difference.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oceanport/21st-annual-kentucky-derby-celebration/200029695448728
- **Event Categories**: kentucky-derby, nonprofit, charities, parties, sports, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://givebutter.com/c/KentuckyDerbyCelebration?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=oceanport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oceanport
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Apéro Steakhouse
- **lat**: 40.31062
- **long**: -74.02291
- **full address**: Apéro Steakhouse, 200 Port au Peck Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757-1239, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Monmouth Park Charity Fund (https://allevents.in/org/the-monmouth-park-charity-fund/14807582)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Apéro Steakhouse, 200 Port au Peck Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757-1239, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Monmouth Park Charity Fund
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kentucky-derby, nonprofit, charities, parties, sports, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 21st Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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