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Arkansas Foolish Derby Day
April 1 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the first annual Arkansas Foolish Derby Day Run For The Hops benefiting Answering The Call.
The day will begin the release of our version of a Mint Julep.
We will host a single elimination horseshoe “tournament” from 2-3 PM. Cost is $5. Register here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/JRPOUPVJVEPBIBJ7LI5Y7Q34
In Eureka Springs, we love our fancy hats! Being a Derby and all, it’s proper to don your best hat. At 3 PM we will have the parade of hats. Audience choice top vote wins a prize.
We will also open the “betting” for the race at 3 PM. Bets will be for trifecta only, cost $10, and 100% of the bets benefit Answering The Call. The winners will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Gift Certificate to Gotahold Brewing.
Race time is 4 PM. Up to 10 races will mount their hobby/stick horses and proceed around the “track”. The winner receives a $50 gift card, 2nd place receives $25 gift card and 3rd place receives $15 gift card. Register here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/R4AL75JUZNFILHSZUHMBRUAV
From 5-7 PM, Jake Reno will perform.
Registration to ride is $20 and includes the use of the horse, naming rights, one beverage of choice. A portion of registration fees benefit Answering The Call.