If you live in Charlotte, NC, you should know that we have our own version of the Kentucky Derby the last Saturday of every April in Waxhaw, NC. It's a charity horse race that goes all day! You can sit on a blanket and have a picnic or you can rent a tent (b/c the event is rain or shine) and invite your friends!
I've set up a beautiful tent, or 4, for the Queen's Cup and win the "Most Creative Tent" of the entire event! This particular year I did an all white theme because it was HOT!!! Below are photos from my event that were featured in our local newspaper!
Here is a schedule of the event in case you ever want to go and enjoy this beautiful start to our spring weather!
The schedule for the day goes like this: 10:00 am Gates Open, set up our tent. 10:30 am Jack Russell Terrier Races – infield to the left 11:00 am Jockey Course Walk – meet at finish line 11:45 am Opening Ceremonies, Bagpipes , walking of the hounds – at finish line 11:50 am Judging of Hat Contest - infield 12:00 pm Judging of Tailgate Contest *Hope we win again!!! We'll eat lunch after they see our tent. 1:30 pm 1st Race – Rob Tidwell is in charge of the horse betting for our tents. 2:05pm 2nd Race, 2:15pm Tent Winners Announced 2:40pm 3rd Race 3:15pm 4th Race - Queen’s Cup MPC ‘Chase 3:45 pm Raffle Drawing 4:00pm 5th Race 4:15 pm The Annual Hot Walk Party Live Band / Dancing / Free Desserts under the big tent till 7pm. 7:00