Saturday, May 2 | 5-8 PM | Iron Station
Race For Philanthropy
A Party Worth Showing Up For
An Invitation You’ll Be Glad You Accepted
Race For Philanthropy is a Derby-inspired evening at Mission Farm built around an open bar, thoughtfully prepared food, live music, friendly competition, and the kind of company you’re glad to spend an evening with.
It is less about sitting through a fundraiser and more about moving through a party: seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, enjoying the setting, and being part of an evening people will still be talking about afterward.
This is not a ticketed event. A small number of hosts, identified by Denver/Lake Norman Rotary, invite guests they genuinely enjoy sharing the evening with — people who naturally help shape its atmosphere.
Make sure you're part of the story.
Where the Evening Opens Up
Guests arrive to a setting that feels immediately relaxed — open air, warm light, conversation already underway, and plenty of room to settle in naturally.
From the covered pavilion to fireside gathering areas under the stars, the evening begins without much formality and quickly feels underway.
It feels less like arriving at an event and more like stepping into the evening already in progress.
The Bar Is Open. So Is the Evening.
Two house bars will serve throughout the evening, including one built inside a converted horse trailer.
Mint Juleps, wine, beer, and a full range of spirits keep the evening moving naturally from one gathering place to the next.
Yes, the food and bar are included.