6:00 PM – Owners & Sponsors Paddock Experience
If you’re a sponsor, enjoy a special pre-event experience with appetizers and early access to the evening’s festivities.

6:30 PM – The Gates Open
The evening begins! Arrive, grab a cocktail, and enjoy the race-day atmosphere as you mingle with fellow guests.

7:00 PM – Call to the Track
Dinner is served—settle in, savor your meal, and get ready to cheer on your favorite horse.

7:50 PM – Run for the Roses
Enjoy remarks from Maestro Gray and a special musical performance from members of the Lafayette Symphony.

8:25 PM – The Final Stretch
Join us for our paddle raise and help support the mission of the Lafayette Symphony.

8:45 PM – The Derby Fashion Parade
It’s time to shine—show off your finest hats and race-day style!

9:30 PM – The Track Closes
Thank you for celebrating with us. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home!

The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra connects our community through the transformative power of live orchestral music. Serving Greater Lafayette and the surrounding 14-county region, the LSO presents dynamic performances that celebrate the great symphonic repertoire while championing diverse voices and contemporary works. From Mainstage concerts and pops programs to our B-Side series and special events, we strive to create meaningful musical experiences for audiences of all ages.

Beyond the concert hall, the LSO is deeply committed to education and outreach. Through youth concerts, school partnerships, and community-based programs, we provide thousands of students each year with access to live music, often for the very first time. By bringing professional musicians into classrooms and welcoming families into the audience, we help nurture creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

The LSO relies on the generous support of patrons, sponsors, and community partners to fulfill its mission: to engage audiences and inspire a love of music through live performance, innovative programming, and educational outreach. Together, we are building a vibrant community, one concert at a time.

Thank you members of the Winners Circle who make the Run for the Roses Gala possible!

Ellen Dran, Brass Hat Antiques & Coins, Trudi & Marvin Wildfeuer, Mayor Roswarski, John & Liz Schneider

LSO Gala 2026

Run for the Roses