LAC Signature Events
Each year, the Louisville Alumnae Chapter hosts a series of signature events aimed at scholarship funds and various charitable initiatives. Below, you will find an overview of our four key events, which provide opportunities for engagement and contribution. Your involvement is instrumental in empowering the next generation and enhancing our community. We appreciate your commitment to our mission.
Delta Days at the Races
Typically held annually the second Saturday in May, Delta Days at the Races supports our LAC Scholarship Fund helping local youth chase their educational dreams! It is your golden opportunity to join us for a spectacular celebration filled with fun and camaraderie. Circle the second Saturday in May on your calendars and prepare to head to the legendary Churchill Downs! The gates swing open at 11:30 am, with the thrills kicking off at 12:45 pm with the first race! Our derby party promises an electric atmosphere, featuring a cigar lounge, and a DJ spinning the perfect tracks to keep the energy high and the good times rolling! Ticket sales coming soon!
Harlem Nights in Derby City
Join us for our 2nd bi-annual “Harlem Nights in the Derby City – A Red-Carpet Affair,” on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Mellwood Arts Center, This Casino Night-themed fundraiser is more than a festive evening—it directly supports our 2025–2026 community benefactor, Dare to Care Food Bank, in its mission to alleviate hunger and improve health outcomes. Your support of this event will not only uplift lives through nourishment and wellness, but also reflect a shared vision of long-term, positive community change!
Jabberwock
Since 1944 the Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has been formally presenting young high school ladies to society, and to the Louisville community, through its annual Jabberwock Cotillion Program. Jabberwock is a comprehensive scholarship fundraising program that runs for approximately five months (July - November). The mission of this program is to enhance the personal, professional, and civic development of young ladies in the Louisville Metro area through workshops, social events and rehearsals while cultivating scholarship, achievement, self-confidence, grace, and good citizenship.
Scholarship Luncheon
For more than 15 years the Louisville Alumnae Chapter has hosted a Scholarship Brunch to raise money for our annual scholarship program. This event now happens every other year, with a new twist each time.
