FREDERICA ACADEMY
Presents the
24th ANNUAL DERBY DAY!
Southern charm with a thrilling race and spirited community!
2026 Derby Day co-chairs Steve and Abigail Hoover, Melissa and Greg Johnson
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, join us for an afternoon of elegant fun, live entertainment, and high-stakes excitement-all in support of Frederica Academy's students and programs.
Enjoy Kentucky Derby-inspired cuisine, signature mint juleps, an exciting live auction, and lively festivities as Frederica families and friends come together for one of the Golden Isles' most beloved traditions and a cause worth celebrating.
BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY
Presenting Sponsors
Sea Island Explorer Raffle 
Spend a casual afternoon or evening gliding along Georgia's coastal waters and salt marshes, spotting playful dolphins along the way. This 71-foot custom yacht, the Sea Island Explorer, makes all of this possible for you and your friends.
The lucky winner will be able to:
- Invite up to 40 guests to relax aboard the Sea Island Explorer for a two-hour coastal cruise;
- Enjoy delectable cuisine, including passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations.
- Sip and be served at the onboard premium-hosted bar throughout the two-hour voyage.
Donate to the Silent + Live Auctions!
Promote your business/service in our Derby Day Auctions.
We are actively accepting gift certificates, experiences, artwork, products, vacations, and more. Your business will be recognized in the silent auction, and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your gift.
Please complete the form below and deliver your donated item to the school by March 15. If you cannot deliver it, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange a pickup.
If you are interested in donating an item to our Live Auction, please email [email protected].
Auction Item Donation Form
TRIPLE CROWN SPONSORS
DANA AND JIM MANNING
Winner's Circle
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Alston, Sr.
Laura and Robb Cruser
Abigail and Steve Hoover
Melissa and Greg Johnson
The Shuman Family
Become a Derby Day Sponsor
BUY A RAFFLE
BUY A RAFFLE
Silent Auction Opens in AprilTurf Club
Brown-Rose Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley
Canal Road Self Storage
Dynamic Landscapes
Amy and Quincy Evans
First Coast Benefits Solutions, Inc.
Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management & Insurance Services
Kelly & Julia Goalby
Graham Adams LLLP
Harrison Design
Jekyll Island Marina
Mosquito and Pest Authority
The Shoreline Group
Sp8Family
United Community Bank
Weaver Orthodontics
Anita and Gary Wilt
Woodward & Associates
Deborah and David Wright
Jockey Club
Brittany & Adam Billings
Alex.Brown Wealth Management
Jane and Bobby Buckler
Marnee and Tim Byrd
Sandi and Rocker Channell
Corinthian Foods
Amanda Duffey
Susan and Patrick Dunn
Anna and Matt Eller
Jennifer And Pat Euart
Beth Ewing
Jenn and Adam Hagfors
Kristi and Ron Harrison
Tracy Clausen & Andrew Hellmann
Anna and Chase Hopkins
Hospice of the Golden Isles
Kristi McVey
Alicia and Lane Moore '88
Jessica and Beau Odom
Kellie and Justin Osteen
South Coast Bank
Smile! SSI- Missy Durkin
Nancy Denlea and Michael Sullivan
White Star Supply
Jade Willis
Tiffiny and David Wolf
Derby Day Event Lineup
Derby Day Activities Include:
Betting Booth: Place your wagers and follow the race-day excitement.
Raffle Tickets: Enter for a chance to win an unforgettable coastal adventure.
Live Auction: Bid on exclusive experiences, luxury items, and one-of-a-kind packages.
Best Hat Contest: Ladies show off your most creative and stylish Derby headwear.
Dapper Dan Contest: Celebrate the classic gentleman's Southern style and race-day haberdashery.
12:00 pm - Online Silent Auction Opens
SATURDAY, MAY 2 (Event attendees must be 21 years and older)
5:00 pm - Doors + Betting Booth Open
6:40 pm - Contest Winner Announcements + Raffle Drawing
6:50 pm - Call to the Post - The Kentucky Derby Simulcast
7:00 pm - Live Auction
Post-Race Band Party HOT BANANA COFFEE
9:30 pm - Last Call
9:45 pm - Last Dance
SUNDAY, MAY 3
8:00 pm - Online Silent Auction Closes
MONDAY, MAY 4
12:30 - 5:30 pm - Auction Item Curbside Pick-Up at:
The Captains Pavilion
St Simons Island, GA 31522
Winning Bidders who do not self-check out by 5:30 PM on Monday, May 4, will have their credit cards charged for the balance of their purchase(s).
