Gala 2026

Gala & Auction 2026

Off to the Races!

This year, the OVS Gala & Auction will take place on May 2, the afternoon of the Kentucky Derby, so we invite you to don your favorite hat and join us for a wonderful Derby-themed celebration. The pre-party will start at 3:15 p.m. with live-streaming of the actual Kentucky Derby race, followed by hors d’oeuvres, signature mint julep cocktails, wine, beer, music, dinner and the main event — our Live Auction. The evening will conclude with dancing and a special prize for the best hat of the night — because what’s the Derby without magnificent hats?