12th Annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala Brings Celebrities, Southern Charm, and Philanthropy to the Kentucky Derby Weekend
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- On Friday, May 2, Unbridled Charitable Foundation presented its 12th annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala in Louisville, bringing celebrities, Southern charm, and philanthropy to the Kentucky Derby weekend. The event took place at The Galt House Hotel, located at 140 N Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Hosts and co-founders Tonya York and Tammy York-Day were joined by Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, Lamar Jackson, Yung Gravy, Gary Clark Jr., Nora Roberts, Marc Martel, Parmalee's Matt Thomas, DJ Mr. Mixx, Warren Moon, Bob Guiney, and many more. (Full talent list below.)
Unbridled Eve Derby Gala
An official Kentucky Derby event, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala is a world-class, star-studded celebration that attracts local and national business leaders, horse racing professionals, and celebrities from film, television, music, comedy, and sports. The evening showcases Southern hospitality, elegance, and top-tier entertainment.
Proceeds benefit a wide range of charitable causes, including long-time beneficiary Blessings in a Backpack, which combats childhood hunger by providing food to elementary school students on weekends. Additional donations will support more than a dozen other nonprofit organizations.
The Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Unbridled Eve were co-founded by Tonya York and Tammy York-Day.
Follow the event on social media: Facebook and Instagram (#UnbridledEve)
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Musicians & Celebrities Attendees
Local VIPs & Community Leader Attendees
Event Hosts
Specialty Bars Sponsors
Blue Run Spirits, Castle & Key, Chicken Cock Whiskey, Four Roses, Ignition Bourbon, Whiskey Thief, Lily May Bourbon, William Grant & Sons, Heaven Hill, Cornbread Hemp, Sonoma-Cutrer, Decoy Red Blend
Major Sponsors
Kathy and Wayne Richards, William Grant & Sons, Nora Roberts Foundation, Churchill Downs, Inc., Home Depot Foundation, Dillard's, Ronaldo Designer Jewelry, Galt House Hotel, The Al J. Schneider Foundation, Genesis Diamonds, Pinnacle Live
Event Partners
Millennium Events & Floral, Cambium Marketing, dRAE Media, Mac in a Snap, Quint Events, Greater Louisville Inc., Best Version Media, Chris' Pick!, Distilled Living, Jockey's Guild, LRS102, Men's Wearhouse, Oasis Mobile Hydration, Shirley's Way, United Direct Solutions, V.G. Reed & Sons, Barry Wooley Designs, York Management Inc.
About Unbridled Charitable Foundation
Unbridled Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Tonya York and Tammy York Day. 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.
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