Buy a Horse - Double your money!
- Buy and name your own horse to cheer on, whether you attend Night at the Races or not.
- $35 buy-in, $70 payout if your horse wins!
NEW! Online Auction - ends Saturday, June 6, 8:30 p.m.
- Goodyear Blimp Ride for Two
- Four Cleveland Guardians Box Seats + three downtown breweries
- Two VIP box seats and VIP parking for a concert at Blossom Music Center (you get to choose from four shows!) + dinner at Papa Joe's in the Merriman Valley
- A private outing at the Soap Box Derby with 15-25 of your closest friends, family or coworkers - ride the hill, explore Derby Downs and receive a guided tour from the ISBD staff.
- LeBron James branded basketball sneakers donated by Romeo Travis, assistant coach at St. Vincent St. Mary and former NBA player, plus tickets to the LeBron James Museum and a $50 gift card to Buckets
Tickets and tables, and horses on sale
Individual event tickets are $75* and $525 for an 8-person table, which also gets you one free seat. And we've added some fun amenities to this year's event, including starting of our most exclusive and exciting auction packages online!
Tickets and Tables
New contests this year!
- Best Derby Hats (men and women)
- Best Dressed (men and women - let's see those derby digs)
- Best decorated table
- Most spirited table
And we wouldn't forget your favorites:
- The Bourbon Pull is back and bigger than last year!
- Heads and Tails - show us your beads!
- Raffle and silent auction items exclusive to event attendees
*Tickets include: racing, auction, raffle, games, heavy appetizers, cash bar, late night snacks (new this year!), and a dessert raffle from local bakeries (also new!). But don't worry - you're still able to bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy if you choose.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: St. George Fellowship Centre
3204 Ridgewood Rd.
Fairlawn, OH
Where Your Donations Go
Ticket sales and sponsorships directly affect the work we do for individuals and families in our community:
- Comprehensive mental health services that reach thousands annually
- School-based suicide prevention
- Home visiting program for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-3
- Services for families with children with complex medical and behavioral needs to help navigate across multiple-care systems
- Early intervention programs
- Child safety and workforce support for low-income families
- Specialized support services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community