Announcing the 2024 Unbridled Eve Gala Entertainment and Celebrity Attendees
Announcing the 2024 Unbridled Eve Gala Entertainment and Celebrity Attendees
Unbridled releases the reins of Derby tradition!
LOUISVILLE, KY -- One night of celebration and long-lasting impact, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala, held on Derby Eve, May 3, 2024, is an evening of southern grace, glamour, and hospitality with a charitable component. Held at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala will feature a red carpet entrance with celebrities, bourbon, amazing cocktails, new mocktail bar, southern-inspired food, musical entertainment, and dancing!
Unbridled is a unique experience unhindered by the limits of a typical Derby party. Our guests can engage with music however they like. Vibe with national recording artists in the Grand Ballroom, dance to your own beat with silent disco, or take to the microphone with Full Contact Karaoke.
The imagination is the only limit with our specialty bars. Gala-goers can taste Unbridled exclusive drinks and professional mixologists can create any number of other concoctions.
And Unbridled Eve celebrities aren't tethered to a VIP area away from everyone. They drink, dine, and dance with our guests...because one of our core principles is that ALL of our guests deserve the VIP experience.
In honor of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the gala will be offering 150 spectacular and unique auction items, as well as 150 bourbons in the new bourbon pull. You must be present to participate in the Bourbon Pull. You do not need to be present to bid in the silent auction. Visit Unbridled Charitable Foundation – Unbridled Eve 2024 (bidpal.net) to learn more.
"The horses, the folks, the festivities, the elegance, and the special moments provided by the Unbridled Event, make Derby an unforgettable experience. To get to spend my birthday, on the 4th, at the Kentucky Derby is a great honor, and sure makes for a great birthday party! Thank you to the city of Louisville, the state of Kentucky, and the Yorks and their Unbridled team, for hosting us!" —Randy Travis, Grammy-winning country music artist
Performances
Richie Sambora: American musician, singer, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the rock band Bon Jovi
Marc Martel: Vocalist in “Bohemian Rhapsody” along with Freddie Mercury and Rami Malek
Treach of Naughty by Nature: 4x Grammy Award-winning lead rapper of Naughty by Nature
MAJOR.: 2018 Grammy Award nominee, American soul, R&B singer-songwriter
Skip Martin: Grammy winner, Kool & The Gang + Dazz Band
John Elefante: Grammy-winning former lead singer of Kansas
J.D. Shelburne: One of the fastest-rising national country music stars
The Crashers: The best party band
DJ 2nd Nature
Holy Spirit School Youth Choir directed by Susan Johnston and Lacy Williams: Mixed grade youth choir
Celebrities / Musicians / VIPs
Rauw Alejandro: 2024 Grammy Award nominee and Puerto Rican singer-songwriter with 19.1M followers on Instagram, 2.7M followers on X, and 15.5M followers on TikTok
Chef Edward Lee: Award-winning chef and author
Randy Travis: Grammy-winning country music artist
Dean Norris: Actor from “Breaking Bad” and “Under the Dome”
Mike Mills: Co-founder, co-lead singer R.E.M.
Lisa Leslie: Former WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist
Warren Moon: NFL Hall of Famer
Madison Marsh: Miss America 2024 and active-duty U.S. Air Force officer
Hanley House: Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2024
John Schneider: "The Dukes of Hazzard"; “The Masked Singer”
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: Former NBA player and University of Kentucky standout
Johnny Edwards: Second lead singer of Foreigner
Bob Guiney: “The Bachelor” and talk show host
Aron Haddad: Actor and professional wrestler
Conrad Bachmann: Actor and founder of the Louisville Film Arts Institute
Rob Angel: Founder of Pictionary and author
Nick Vallelonga: 2x Academy Award winner and 2x Golden Globe winner for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture for "Green Book"
Harry Douglas IV: Former NFL wide receiver amd University of Louisville alumnus
Festus Ezeli: Former NBA player with Golden State Warriors
Bonnie-Jill Laflin: First female NBA scout, reporter, podcaster, and author
Michael Colyar: Comedian and actor
Dee Dee Sorvino: Television personality and host of podcast “Drinks with Dee”
Jean Cruguet: Former Triple Crown winner on Seattle Slew
Larry Demeritte: First black trainer to qualify for the Kentucky Derby
Numerous other jockeys, many with Derby Mounts
Others to be announced
VIPs / Celebrities with Local Ties
Mario Urrutia: Former NFL wide receiver
Kentucky Derby Festival Court
Madalyne Kinnett: Miss Kentucky USA 2023
MeShyia Bradshaw: Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2023
Mackenzie Shutt: Miss Ohio USA 2023
Dr. Ajmal Zemmar: Physician-scientist specializing in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery at University of Louisville; featured in documentary "After Death"
Chris Blandford: Kroger bourbon expert
Shannon Burton: Former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition finalist and Victoria’s Secret social media model influencer
Ethan the Dog: Compassion ambassador
Heather French Henry: Former Miss America
Akoy Agau: Former University of Louisville basketball player
The McFarlands: Social media entertainers
Valerie Combs: Pioneering University of Louisville women’s basketball player
Michael Bush: Former NFL running back and University of Louisville standout
Geneo Riley: Former NFL tight end and President of NFLPA Retired Players
Bilal Powell: Former NFL running back
Tonya York and Tammy York: Co-Founders of Unbridled Eve Derby Gala
Tickets and Contacts
To purchase tickets, visit www.unbridledeve.com or call (502) 894-9768. For media inquiries and credentialing requests, visit www.unbridledeve.com/news/media.
Specialty Bars
Angel’s Envy, Copper and Kings, Campari America, Castle & Key, Monkey Shoulder Whisky, Milagro Tequila, Hendrick’s Gin, Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Off Hours, Handmade Vodka, Peerless, Whiskey Thief, Old Limestone, and Kentucky Straight Ice.
Sponsors
Kathy and Wayne Richards, Prestige AV & Creative Services, Angel’s Envy, Churchill Downs, The Al J. Schneider Company, Galt House Hotel, Home Depot Foundation, Dillard’s, Nora Roberts Foundation, Harley-Davidson of Louisville, and BMW Motorcycles of Louisville.
Partners
Barry Wooley Designs, Cambium Marketing, Distilled Living, dRae Media, East End Living, El Toro IP Targeting, Greater Louisville Inc., The Jockeys’ Guild, Inc., Kentucky Derby Official Event, Mac in a Snap, Millennium Events & Floral, Prospect Living, Quint Events, Ronaldo Designer Jewelry, Shirley’s Way, United Direct Solutions, V.G. Reed & Sons, Inc., and York Management, Inc.
About Unbridled Charitable Foundation
Unbridled Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. We support multiple charities, including Blessings in a Backpack, which provides food to school children on the weekends. We also connect sponsors and attendees directly with Unbridled Eve charities they have an interest in supporting. In 2023, we donated to 15 charities including Alley Cat Advocates, APRON, Inc., ElderServe, Feeding Tampa Bay, Hildegard House, KY Humane Society, KY State Police Trooper Island Camp, Medella House, Inc., Miracle League of Louisville, Roo’s Wish, Second Stride, Inc., Super Student Athletes, Sycamore Farm KY, Inc., Winter HAYven, and our primary beneficiary, Blessings in a Backpack.
For more information, visit https://www.unbridledeve.com.
Media Contact
Soozie Eastman
+1 502-819-4139
media@unbridledeve.com
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SOURCE: Unbridled Charitable Foundation
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