Fifth Annual Tri – County Derby

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Fifth Annual Tri-County Derby, the signature fundraiser for the Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Sigma Pi Lambda Educational Foundation. Step into a world of refined indulgence as you immerse yourself in the ambiance of the Derby, accompanied by stimulating music, delectable heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an array of exquisite cocktails to tantalize your taste buds. Proceeds from this event will contribute to our noble cause of empowering the next generation to pursue their educational endeavors beyond high school.

This event will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4 -8 pm at the Garden Club of Jacksonville.

If you have any questions, please contact Brother Mohamad Merilan at mmerilan@gmail.com.

Ticket Prices (service fee will be added to the price) – All tickets include complimentary food and access to cash bar.

Early bird general admission ticket: $65

College students: $65

General admission ticket: $85

Week-of general admission ticket: $100 (after April 25)

Reserved VIP Seating (service fee will be added to the overall price):

VIP Table of 4: $600.00

• Reserved seating

• Elevated culinary experience

• Access to open bar

 

VIP Table of 8: $1,200.00

• Reserved seating

• Elevated culinary experience

• Access to open bar

 

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES (service fee will be added to the overall price):

Duval Black: $800.00

• Logo included in targeted social media posts, printed programs and electronically displayed at event

• Reserved seating for four

• Elevated culinary experience

• Access to open bar

 

St. John’s Gold: $1,500.00

• Logo included in targeted social media posts, printed programs and electronically displayed at event

• Verbal company recognition

• Reserved seating for six

• Elevated culinary experience

• Concierge “white glove” bar service

• Access to open bar

 

Clay Platinum: $2,500.00

• Logo included in targeted social media posts, printed programs and electronically displayed at event

• Verbal company recognition

• Reserved seating for eight

• Elevated culinary experience

• Concierge “white glove” bar service

• Access to open bar

 

Florida Diamond Sponsorship: $5,000.00

• Logo included in targeted social media posts, electronically displayed at event and printed programs

• Verbal company recognition and granted the platform to address the event’s audience

• Reserved seating for eight

• Elevated culinary experience

• Concierge “white glove” bar service

• Access to open bar

 

Title Sponsorship: $10,000.00 (SOLD OUT)

• Logo featured as presenting sponsor on all promotions, including targeted social media posts, electronic displays at

event and printed programs

• Verbal company recognition and granted the platform to address the event’s audience

• Reserved seating for twelve

• Elevated culinary experience

• Concierge “white glove” bar service

• Access to open bar