2025 Night at the Races

Join The Junior League of Stark County at our upcoming Night at the Races fundraiser. This fun-filled derby themed event will take place on Friday, November 14th, 2025. This adult-only event promises to be an exciting night out to support JLSC and our mission.

Where: Elm Ridge Event Center in Canal Fulton

When: Friday, Nov 14th  6-10pm

• Doors open at 6pm
• Buffet Dinner at 6:30 (herb marinated chicken breast, beef tips and egg noodles, herb roasted red skin potatoes, green beans almondine, penne pasta, and salad)
• Races to Follow
• Guests will receive one drink ticket.  Other beverages are available at the cash bar.

Tickets:

$75 per person or $125 for a pair of tickets.

If you can’t attend, don’t worry – you can still support us remotely through sponsorship, ad space in the program, or purchasing a horse.

Purchase and name a horse for $20 for a chance to win $40 – one horse from each race will win.

https://givebutter.com/2025NATR

Horse Races:

There will be nine pre-recorded horse races, plus a 10th auction race.  Head to the betting table to place your total wager on the race in $2 increments.  ATMs will NOT be available.  Please bring cash for horse betting.  

You can bet on as many horses as you’d like in each race (1 bet = $2). For every $2 bet you’ll receive a ticket to claim at the end of that race if your horse wins.  

50% of all bets from each race go to JLSC.  The remaining 50% is split evenly among those who bet on the winning horse.  

If you own the winning horse, you’ll collect a $40 prize at the cashier table.  

What Should I Wear?

Dress in your Derby-inspired attire or casual – whatever you are comfortable in!

Raffles:

• Bring a donation of period supplies (pads or tampons) to receive a raffle ticket for a special raffle prize drawing.
• Gift Card Pull – Featuring gift cards valued at $25 or more. Attendees can purchase an envelope containing a gift card for $20 (cash, check, or scan a QR code)
• Various silent auction items will be available to bid on (will accept cash, check, or credit card payment at the end of the evening).

If you have any questions, feel free to contact fundraising@jlstarkcounty.org and we would be happy to help.

Thank you for helping our mission!

Proceeds of this event will support membership training, education, outreach, and programs focused on women’s health equity and life cycle poverty in Stark County.

As we continue our mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training, we are focusing this year’s impact area on women’s health and life cycle poverty—two deeply connected issues that affect the well-being and stability of our community.

Thank you to our race sponsors: