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Join the Black Hats Society of Irvington for The Freakness Stakes, a fundraising gala like no other!

May 17, 2026, 3-6 p.m.
 

Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at The Black Hats Society of Irvington's fundraising event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 

Join us for our Kentucky Derby-inspired event with entertainment by the Irvington Dancing Witches, live music by DysFUNKtion Brass, games, a kids' zone, a silent auction, and a Race. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are included with entry. We will have a paid bar with a variety of wine selections and beer from Big Lug Brewery. 

 

This is an all-ages event, so bring your family for an afternoon of fun and community. We will provide a large tent for protection from the sun or rain, and plenty of seating. 

 

Wear your best derby-Inspired look. Have a fabulous hat? Enter to win our "Best Hat Contest" for a prize.

All ticket sales and proceeds to benefit Indy Neighborhood Cats, a 501(c)(3). Indy Neighborhood Cats has helped stabilize and care for more than 12,000 free-roaming and at-risk cats since 2019. In addition to their trap-neuter-return program, they also provide vaccinations, medical care, winter shelters, and resources for the care of neighborhood cats. Last year alone, they saved 567 kittens from outdoor conditions and transferred them to rescue partners for foster care and adoption. 

 

Thank you for supporting our mission!

The Freakness Stakes Sponsors

Black Hat Level

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Familiar Level

Cauldron Level

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Broom Level

Don Flick
203 Good LLC

Grimoire Level

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