Rotary Derby Day

Put on your most elaborate hat and join us on May the 4th for the Rotary Derby Day celebrating the 150th renewal of the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports!

What to expect at the Rotary Derby Day

The Eden Rotary Club is hosting their 2024 Rotary Derby Day here at Gioia dell’Amore at Autumn Creek Vineyards on Saturday, May 4th. Doors open at 4:30 and tickets can be ordered directly from the rotary club via email.

Moreover, all proceeds from this benefit event will support Eden Rotary community projects and scholarships. Tickets are $60 for an individual and $100 for a couple. Ticket includes heavy hours d’oeuvres, two drinks, music, dancing, silent auctions, fun horse racing games and the most exciting two minutes in sports!

Put on your best Kentucky Derby garb and those elaborate hats, and join the best dressed competition. This fun event will be held in the beautiful Pavilion building amongst the vines of Autumn Creek Vineyards. The address is 364 Means Creek Road, Mayodan, North Carolina.

About Your Hosts

Eden Rotary: Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. The Eden Chapter is lead by current president, Holly Dickson; President Elect, Rodney Shotwell; along with a prestigious local board.

Gioia dell’Amore Cellars (pronounced: “Joy-A” – “dell” – “Ah more ay”): Our Italian name means “Joy of Love”.  We are a 96-acre vineyard, winery, wedding venue, and cabin rental facility. Gioia dell’Amore is nestled in the rolling hills of Rockingham County among the vines of Autumn Creek Vineyards. Born out of the owners’ love of family and wine, Gioia dell’Amore Cellars endeavors to share these passions in its romantic, rustic country setting where it aims to “Scatter Joy!” to its community and customers.