FOR: INFORMATIONAL RELEASE
DATE: 08/29/2023
Contact: Shelby County Democratic Party
Hello Shelby County Residents,
The Shelby County Democratic Party presents the Blue Derby Party.
Come out for a day of fun, food, and games. Don your festive Derby fascinators or hats to enjoy an afternoon with mint juleps, and candidate engagements.
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Mayoral and City Council candidates for the upcoming municipal election are invited to participate in the Derby Race.
Support your candidates as they race to the top of the Blue Debry leaderboard!
Location; Shelby Farms Park, Beaver Lake Pavilion and Picnic area.
Individual Entry Fee is $25 and will include free food with (1) Mayoral ballot
Purchasing additional Blue Derby ballots for candidates is easy! Mayoral Derby ballots are $2, and City Council Derby Ballots are $1.
The Mayoral Candidate Blue Derby entry fee is $200. This price includes (3) three additional guests, a 5-minute speech, bringing campaign signage, and swag. Also, the candidate bio is displayed on the leaderboard during the derby races.
The City Council Candidate Blue Debry entry fee is $100. This price includes (2) two additional guests, a 3-minute speech, bringing campaign signage, and swag. Also, the candidate bio is displayed on the leaderboard during the races.
Blue Derby Dress Code: Derby Hats, fascinators, colorful suits, pastel shirts, floral sundress, colorful shorts, and of course Blue!
Sponsorship and Vendor opportunities are available.
Sponsorship
Bronze Level, $250, includes (2) two entry tickets to the event, and reserved derby seating.
Silver Level, $1000, includes (8) eight entry tickets to the event, reserved derby seating, and name on the Derby Sponsor board.
Gold Level, $2500, includes (16) sixteen entry tickets to the event, reserved derby seating, and name on the Derby sponsor board.
Vendor opportunities
Vendors can participate in the Blue Derby event for $50. Sign up early to secure your spot at the event. Bring your tents, tables, chairs, etc.
Vendors and Sponsors can participate in the silent auction donation.
Blue Derby silent auction- During the Blue Derby participate in the silent auction of donated items. Showcase your items by donating them to the Shelby County Democratic Party.
To participate as a candidate, sponsor, or vendor. Email us at shelbycountydem@gmail.com
Click on the link for tickets to the Blue Derby Event
The Shelby County Democratic Party looks forward to seeing you at this fun event!
For more information on this event visit our website.
Visit www.shelbydem.org
