Derby Day 2025 is on Saturday, May 3!

Join us for an exciting celebration in support of Colorado Academy. While the annual spring event is a vital fundraiser for CA’s financial aid program, it also serves as a special opportunity for the CA community to come together. 

There are a variety of ways to support Derby Day—by purchasing tickets or Patron Packages and attending the May 3 event, by bidding in the online Silent Auction or the Live Auction, or by making a donation to the event. Special thanks to Aurum Home Technology for sponsoring Derby Day 2025. 

Run for the races

Dust off your derby hats, slip into your best seersucker suit, and get ready for an evening full of excitement, mint juleps, and plenty of chances to bid on fantastic items—all to support the CA financial aid program. Derby Day Tickets are priced at $150 and include all food and beverages. Patrons receive a variety of benefits including access to the Patron Party on April 9 at the historic Village Club at Pheasant Ridge, reserved seating for the Derby Day program, and fantastic Patron gift bags. The deadline for purchase of Patron packages is Thursday, April 24. Additional information about the Auction can be found on the Event Info page. 

Make a donation

Your gift of any size supports financial aid for CA students, ensuring that a CA education remains accessible. All net proceeds from Derby Day support Colorado Academy’s financial aid program. CA is slated to provide $5.5 million in financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year.

CA Derby Day Drawing
Be sure to register for the CA Derby Day Drawing on the Tickets + Patron Packages page, giving you a no-purchase necessary chance to win great prizes like early sign-up access to Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 parent/teacher conferences, a Dae Gee Korean BBQ basket, a $50 gift certificate to Where the Sidewalk Ends Toy Shop, and a Kentucky Derby-themed basket.

Not-to-be-missed Silent Auction items

The online Silent Auction will offer packages and items at a variety of price points, with bidding opening on Wednesday, April 30. Registering for the Silent Auction will also enter you in the CA Derby Day Drawing, giving you a chance to win a variety of great prizes. (No purchase necessary.)

Live Auction

CA’s annual spring fundraising events are known for offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the Live Auction, and this year is no different! At the May 3 event, you will have the chance to bid on an array of amazing, unique packages. You can preview the Live Auction packages here.

Many of the Live and Silent Auction packages are designed for friends to be able to go in together as a group. We are happy to split the cost of the package among multiple families after the bidding is finalized, but note that one person will need to place the bids during the online Silent Auction and the Live Auction.