17th Annual Spalding Day at the Downs September 30, 2023 – 5th and 6th Floors of the Starting Gate Suites at Churchill Downs Gates open at 11:30 a.m.– Post Time is 12:45 p.m. Celebrate with Spalding Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff and Friends at our Annual Day at the Downs Fundraising Event. Day at the Downs will take place on the 5th and 6th floors of the Starting Gate Suites. Admission prices include lunch buffet, silent auction and chances for door prizes, as well as access to private cash bar and betting windows and all public areas of Churchill Downs. Plus, all guests will have access to 21 large suites for your viewing enjoyment and the spectacular views of the races! See below for the sponsorship packages, ticket prices, and a link to make your purchases. All proceeds benefit the Spalding Blue and Gold Fund which directly supports our students. General Ticket Prices Seats are indoors on the 5th and 6th floors of the Starting Gates with the luxurious suites. All guests will have access to both floors. Tickets– $70.00 Table of 8– $560 Click here to purchase your tickets! Sponsorship Packages Title Sponsor- $5,000- Package Includes: Premium private suite Additional tabling/ vendor booth outside of private suite entrance with the opportunity to display approved materials or giveaways for event guests Two tables of 8 with logo on table signage Event naming rights Speaking opportunity Publicity on social media outlets and official press releases Prominent name/logo on all event materials including video monitors Name on silent auction table Suite Sponsor- $2,000- Package Includes: Sponsorship of one of the suites with the opportunity to display approved materials or giveaways for event guest within suite (all guests will have access to suites) One table of 8 with logo on table signage Name on silent auction table Publicity on social media outlets Inclusion of logo on all event materials Complimentary tip sheets and programs Table Sponsor- $1,000- Package Includes: 1 table (8 tickets) with logo on table signage Inclusion of company name on some event materials Provide approved items for distribution at event Publicity on social media outlets Complimentary tip sheets and programs Click here to purchase a sponsorship package! We are also accepting donations for our silent auction as well. If you’d like to make an auction donation click here. If you have any questions, please contact Vay Bailey at [email protected] or 502-873-4319. Tickets will be sent through email to the submitted address approximately … Read More