If you’re looking for a reason to dress up, sip something festive, and support an incredible cause right here in our community… I’ve got just the thing.

Get ready for the 8th Annual Derby Day Party at The Fitzroy—happening Saturday, May 2nd, starting at 3pm on Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall.

Now this isn’t just any party… this event has grown bigger every single year, and it’s all in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s—helping fund research, care, and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s.

And they’re doing it in serious Derby style.

We’re talking a full-on Derby Day vibe—so if you’ve got a big hat, bold colors, or just an excuse to dress to impress… this is your moment.

Inside, The Fitzroy will be serving up a special Derby-themed menu, with festive drinks and food that’ll have you feeling like you just stepped into Churchill Downs—minus the long drive.

Plus, there will be raffles and auctions throughout the event… so you can sip, snack, and maybe even walk away with something awesome—all while giving back to a cause that touches so many lives.

It’s one of those perfect Charlottesville afternoons—great atmosphere, great people, and a chance to make a real impact.

So mark your calendar for Saturday, May 2nd at 3pm, and head to The Fitzroy on the Downtown Mall for the 8th Annual Derby Day Party.

Dress up, show up, and help move us one step closer to ending Alzheimer’s.