Hats & Horses

From our paddock to yours, Happy #KYDerby Day! Even though we aren't charging out of the gates together today, we hope you still don your favorite hat & enjoy a Mint Julepwhile watching the 146th Kentucky Derby! For the racing enthusiast, visit our partner Champions Off Track Betting to place a wager on the races. Tips for wagering: https://bit.ly/35a7pWK... We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd Annual #HatsAndHorses event on May 1st, 2021 in support of our three outstanding Niagara charities. Enjoy the races, and giddy-up!!

ANNOUNCEMENT: The organizers of #HatsAndHorses have made the tough decision to cancel the event rescheduled for Saturday September 5th, 2020. Hats & Horses will return to Meridian Centre on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, back to the traditional day of the Kentucky Derby. The original date of May 2nd was postponed to September 5th to follow the lead of the Kentucky Derby. However, due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, the organizers have decided to cancel Hats & Horses ou...t of respect for the safety and concern of guests, sponsors, partners, and staff. While the ‘horse is going back in the barn’ for 2020, the organizing committee is excited to announce that they will once again ‘charge hard out of the gates’ in 2021. The organization would like to thank everyone involved for their ongoing support of the event, and their charity partners. Guests who have purchased tickets or tables for the 2020 event will be fully refunded within the next thirty (30) days.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Following the canter of the #KYDerby we have rescheduled #HatsAndHorses to Sat, Sept 5th. Tickets and tables for this event featuring, Champions Off-Track Wagering and musical guests, The Associates remain on sale at hatsandhorses.ca. ... All original tickets purchase for this event will be valid for the new date.

We're officially out of the gates! Tickets for #HatsAndHorses on May 2 are NOW available! Join us for fashion, food, wagering, and the #KYDerby!... New for this year: The Associates Lori and Curtis In The Morning reserved tables available www.hatsandhorses.ca

SAVE THE DATE: Sat, May 2nd #HatsAndHorses is charging out of the gates with some galloping additions to our stable of entertainment!... We are so giddy(up) with excitement that we can barely reign ourselves in! So hold your horses - tables & tickets will be on sale soon!

Pleased to announce that our committee member, Kay Meilleur has received TWO cool awards for her efforts with #HatsAndHorses! Best Self-Created Event Award Best Community Outreach Program Award... These honours were part of "SMG’s Annual Marketing Awards" given out at their National Marketing Summit. SMG is the world leader in venue management with over 240 venues globally - including our host venue, Meridian Centre.

Here's our photo finish with a $60,610.17 purse for 3 great local charities! #HatsAndHorses thanks you, Niagara - JRC would be so proud!

Candid shots from #HatsAndHorses (Part 2/2) Photos by EnPointe Creative

Candid shots from #HatsAndHorses (Part 1/2) Photos by EnPointe Creative

Best Dressed Pair & Best Hat in the #HatsAndHorses Fashion Show presented by Pen Centre Photos by EnPointe Creative

Best Dressed Women in the #HatsAndHorses Fashion Show presented by Pen Centre Photos by EnPointe Creative

Best Dressed Men in the #HatsAndHorses Fashion Show presented by Pen Centre Photos by EnPointe Creative

Here's the first of our #HatsAndHorses candid shots - the arrivals! Featuring appearances by Wise Guys Charity Wise Girls - Wise Guys Charity Brand Blvd. & Beatties Photos: EnPointe Creative

Congratulations to @Dave Demoe, past chair of FACS Foundation - the big winner at #HatsAndHorses! He didnt have to bet the farm on longshot 'Country Home' for a big $10,738.70 win!