Four Events. Four Vibes. Friday kicks off early with the Alphas of Atlanta Open Golf Tournament followed by the Miquel Wilson Fashion Show, and Kick-Off Social & Concert. Then, Saturday brings The Kentucky Derby Watch Party. Finally, the weekend wraps with the popular Sunday Jazz Brunch. Simply stated, #AlphaDerby is the perfect Atlanta alternative to enjoy the Kentucky Derby — all for a good cause.
Alphas from across the metro-Atlanta area all collaborate to host a first-class experience while benefiting local non-profit education foundations, a true party with a purpose.
Explore the site. Check out the schedule of events below. Consider becoming a sponsor or supporting through a tax-deductible donation. See you in the Winner’s Circle.
AOA OPEN – GOLF TOURNAMENT
MIQUEL WILSON FASHION EXPERIENCE
ALPHA DERBY DAY PARTY
SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH
Schedule of Events
8AM – 2:00PM
ALPHAS OF ATLANTA OPEN – GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wolf Creek Golf Course
2021 Attendance: 125
The upscale party with a purpose meets the grand game of golf. Complete with amenities that are second to none, golfers will enjoy an 18-hole full round, as well as putting, closest to the pin, longest drive, and hole-in-one contests.
7PM – 8:30PM
MIQUEL WILSON FASHION EXPERIENCE
College Football Hall of Fame
2019 Attendance: 250
An unforgettable fashion experience hosted by international fashion designer Miquel Wilson! See the cutting-edge fashion and flare – Derby fare and beyond.
KICK-OFF SOCIAL/CONCERT
8PM – 12AM
College Football Hall of Fame
2019 Attendance: 1100
Welcome to Atlanta! After the fashion experience, get ready to socialize, be entertained by artists that wrote the soundtrack to your youth, and party the night away. Big Daddy Kane, Chubb Rock, Doug E. Fresh have all graced the Friday night stage and THIS year’s performance will be one for the record books.
3:30PM – 8:30PM
ALPHA DERBY DAY PARTY
College Football Hall of Fame
2019 Attendance: 1700
The Big Day! Our signature fundraiser. Enjoy the trappings of all three venue levels! Kick off the afternoon with live music and two rock solid DJs to keep the party going — both on the main level and over-looking Centennial Olympic Park from the 3rd level. In 2019, 1700 of us locked arms and set the record for a group dance when the originators of the “Swag Surf” F.L.Y. graced the stage. This year’s surprise artist will definitely take things to an even higher level. Hand-selected vendors, silent auction, premium food, drink tickets, best hat competition, live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby and more. Trust us — nothing is left to chance.
9PM – 1AM
ALPHA DERBY AFTER PARTY
Location: Non-Disclosed
The race may be over, but we’re not done. Come join us as we celebrate in the Winner’s Circle. Secret location announced on race day. Shhhhh
11AM – 3PM
JAZZ BRUNCH
The Omni Hotel
2019 Attendance: 500
How do you cap off a weekend of style, panache, and class? Jazz (and bottomless mimosas of course)! 2018 and 2019 saw saxophonist Trey Daniels step off the Anita Baker tour and grace our stage to bring us a “Trap Brunch” like none other. Guests enjoy a plated meal style breakfast buffet complete with carving stations, desserts, attentive service, on site vendors, and more. Then, the DJ makes sure we all leave the weekend with zero energy! The final party with a purpose.
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