Day At The Races 2026

A Day at the Races: Le Chapeau Affaire” is the annual fundraiser of the Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (PNMC). Now in its 23rd year, the event emulates the Kentucky Derby, giving our guests the opportunity to showcase hats as well as watch live race events at the track. We entertain over 700 guests annually in The Silks Special Dining Terraces and the Paddock Lounge. It’s an evening of live music, great food, and PNMC member individual parties, within a larger party, for the utmost in fun and fellowship. Importantly, proceeds from this event help to fund the chapter’s Programming and Scholarships.

Explore all these great sponsorship options and remember, your support helps fund our programs and scholarships. Thank you for making a difference! See below!

2026 DAR Sponsorship Packages

2026 Day at the Races Sponsorship Levels

Thoroughbred (5th Floor, private room with adjoining suite) $35,000

Title Sponsor

40 person capacity

Private chef

• Private bar unlimited beverages

• 20 Valet Parking Tickets

• Group Photo in Suite

• Special Recognition Signage on Emerald Carpet Main Floor

• Signage on table

• Race named in your honor

• Promotion/Recognition on All Plano North Metroplex Chapter (TX) of The Links, Inc. Website and Social Media Platforms

Steeplechase (5th Floor, private room) $9000

• 20 person capacity

Private chef

• Private bar unlimited beverages

• 10 Valet Parking Tickets

• Group Photo in Suite

• Special Recognition Signage on Emerald Carpet Main Floor

• Signage on table

• Race named in your honor

• Promotion/Recognition on All Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. Website and Social Media Platforms

Winner’s Circle (Semi-Private Suite Main Floor) $6500

• 25 person capacity

• 13 Valet Parking Tickets

• Private bar unlimited beverages

• Group Photo in Suite

• Special Recognition Signage on Emerald Carpet Main Floor

• Signage on table

• Race named in your honor

• Promotion/Recognition on All Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. Website and Social Media Platforms

Triple Crown (Boxed Area, 2nd level semi-private, Silk’s Room) $6000

• 24 person capacity

• 12 Valet Parking Tickets

• 12 Beverage tickets

• Group Photo at table

• Special Recognition Signage on Emerald Carpet Main Floor

• Signage on table

• Race named in your honor

• Promotion/Recognition on All Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. Website and Social Media Platforms

Equestrian (Boxed Area,2nd Level semi-private, Silk’s Room) $5000

• 14 person capacity

• 7 Preferred Parking Tickets

• 7 Beverage tickets

• Group Photo at table

• Special Recognition Signage on Emerald Carpet Main Floor

• Signage on table

• Race Named in your Honor

• Promotion/Recognition on All Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. Website and Social Media Platforms

Preakness (tables only on the Window and level 2 center) $4000

• 16 seat capacity

• 8 Preferred Parking tickets

• 8 Beverage tickets

• Group Photo at table

• Special Signage on Emerald Carpet Main Floor

• Signage on Table

• Promotion/Recognition on All Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. Website and Social Media Platforms

Derby: $3500 (tables only on the window)

• 10 seat capacity

• 5 Preferred Parking Tickets

• 5 Beverage tickets

• Group Photo at table

• Special Recognition Signage on Emerald Carpet Main Floor

• Signage on table

• Promotion/Recognition on All Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. Website and Social Media Platforms

Sponsorship Level Requested: ____________________________________________________

Organization: _________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________ E-Mail: ___________________________ Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________

Please submit Request by February 14, 2026 to: gail0945@sbcglobal.net

PAYMENT DUE Friday March 6, 2026 Logo must be submitted with payment. Forward to:

Plano North Metroplex (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

P.O. Box 863417 Plano, TX 75086 – 3417

ATTN: Sponsorship Chair, Gail Lewis