Kentucky Derby Gala 2026

We're celebrating Spring with our Annual Kentucky Derby Gala. We'll be celebrating in style. We're inviting all ladies to come out and join us to celebrate Spring and the Kentucky Derby.
Find your favorite Spring attire and if you have a special Derby hat/fascinator please wear it and show us your special Derby style.

We've been doing our Gala's for over 7 years. We're holding our Gala at Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub in Shirlington.
We start with our Happy Hour, at 5pm, in the back room area many of us are familiar with. Becketts has a large menu of options and there are 3 TVs for race watching if you can pull yours eyes off your other fabulous party goers. There is a large patio area for anyone wishing to sit outside.

Parking is right next door at the Randolph Square Parking Garage - 2850 S Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22206.

If you plan to spend the night, the Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington (4271 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206) is a mere 500 feet away. Be advised there is a Hilton Garden Inn *Arlington* but that is a different hotel. Be sure to use the address above and/or include "Shirlington" in your search.

Our Galas don't have any set schedule. We want you to arrive whenever you are ready. We'll have ladies arriving though the night, so you can arrive whenever you are ready and want to make you special entrance.

But wait there's more. There will be a hat contest. We'll be doing a contest for those wearing Derby hats. We'll be giving out prizes for the the best derby hat and the most original hat.
We want to see big hats, colorful hats, fancy hats! Add your own design and attitude in your hat.
Hat Contest will be at 9pm, during our announcements and group photo (optional).

This will be our last Gala, until the Fall. If you care to attend a Gala, this is the one you want to attend. Your spouse or date are more than welcome to join us, this evening and all our Gala's and any of our events.