4th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala
EELC's 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Tresca on 8th in Downtown Lynchburg. It will be a memorable evening full of Kentucky Derby excitement, a delicious Kentucky Derby-inspired buffet dinner catered by Avenue Foods, an exciting raffle, and fun dance music from DJ Brasco10! There will also be a contest for Best Derby Attire! Tickets are $130 each and are on sale now! Event proceeds will benefit the EELC Scholarship Fund.

Proceeds Benefit the EELC Scholarship Program
We recognize the critical shortage of affordable, quality childcare in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties. Elizabeth's Early Learning Center is a nonprofit early learning center, inclusive of all children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. The EELC Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to families that qualify. This allows families the opportunity to send their children to Elizabeth's Early Learning Center.




