Mint Jubilee Gala

Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville & Greg Grunberg at the Mint Jubilee GalaWhat started more than ten years ago with 250 guests has transformed into one of Louisville’s most popular Derby Eve events. Last year, more than 1,000 people from across the country attended the sold-out Mint Jubilee Gala presented by Southern Wine & Spirits.

The event will be held on Friday, May 1, 2009. This black-tie event features a red carpet entrance, cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, and dancing.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to mingle with celebrities, from film, television, sports and music.

Some of the guests at the 2008 Mint Jubilee Gala included:

  • Fred Willard at the Mint Jubilee GalaNora Roberts (Best selling author and 2007 Mint Jubilee Honorary Chair)
  • Joe Piscopo (“Saturday Night Live”)
  • Fred Willard (“Best in Show,” “WALL-E,” “Anchorman:  The Legend of Ron Burgundy”)
  • Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman, NBC’s “Heroes”)
  • Kathryn Joosten (Karen McClusky,“Desperate Housewives”; Mrs. Landingham, “The West Wing”)
  • Warren Moon (NFL Football Hall of Fame)
  • Phil Hellmuth (11-time World Series of Poker champion)
  • Nigel Barker (“America’s Next Top Model”)
  • Bob Guiney (“The Bachelor” and “Date My House”)
  • Rebecca Budig Guiney (“All My Children”)

Individual tickets are $500 per person and various levels of corporate sponsorships are available.  Sponsorships are integral to the financial success of the event in addition to providing a great opportunity for Derby entertaining. For sponsorship opportunities or individual ticket information please contact Heather Falmen at (502) 562-3153 or heather.falmen@louisville.edu.