Kick up your heels on eve of the Radnor Hunt Races for festive Wildflower Bash on Friday, May 18

Chadds Ford, PA, April 11, 2018 — Dust off your best dancing shoes, put on your most festive spring attire, and come ready to party at the Wildflower Bash on Friday, May 18—on the eve of the 88th Radnor Hunt Races. Presented by the Radnor Hunt Races Committee and lead race sponsor, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, the Wildflower Bash will kick off Race Day festivities with a fun evening of dinner, dancing, cocktails and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the open space and clean water programs of the Brandywine Conservancy, which has been the sole beneficiary of the Radnor Hunt Races since 1980.

The Wildflower Bash will be held at the Radnor Hunt in Malvern, PA, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m, on Friday, May 18. Sip on cocktails, mingle with friends, and enjoy themed raffle baskets to begin the night, followed by a delicious, sit-down spring dinner and open bar. Following dinner, attendees can dance the night away with live music by the Ward Marston Orchestra. Festive cocktail attire is recommended. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased by visiting www.radnorhuntraces.org. Radnor Hunt is located at 826 Providence Road, Malvern, PA 19355.

The 88th Radnor Hunt Races will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 19; gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is sold in advance only, through May 11. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.radnorhuntraces.org or by calling 610.388.8383. New to the Radnor Hunt Races this year, the Fox’s Den—located trackside at the finish line—lets spectators mingle with the owners, trainers and riders while enjoying the event from the best seat in the house. Tickets to the Fox’s Den include gourmet catering by Garces, full beverage service by 13th Street Cocktail Catering, parking next to the tent area, private restrooms, Finish Line view and access to the post-Race Preakness party.

In addition to presenting sponsor BNY Mellon Wealth Management—the lead sponsor for over 30 years—other returning sponsors include The Bellevue and Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP—both with over two decades of continued support—as well as Keystone Property and Skyway International. For information about sponsorship, please contact Kathy Freney Smith at 610.388.8315.

About the Radnor Hunt Races:

The Radnor Hunt Races draw the best thoroughbred horses, riders and trainers across the country, along with nearly 25,000 spectators enjoying a day in the countryside. In addition to six thrilling jump races and the prestige of $190,000 in purse money, the day’s events include a spectacular antique carriage parade, the much-loved parade of foxhounds, plus tailgating competitions and hat contests.

For 39 years, the Radnor Hunt Races has solely benefited the Brandywine Conservancy, whose work over the past 50 years has focused on protecting water and preserving the breathtaking landscapes, rich history and active farmland surrounding the Brandywine River. With the help of the races and many likeminded partners, the Conservancy has protected over 64,500 acres of open space— including the Radnor Hunt racecourse itself and surrounding lands—and continues to improve and safeguard water quality along the Brandywine in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.

About the Brandywine Conservancy:

The Brandywine Conservancy protects water, conserves land, and engages communities. The Conservancy uses a multi-faceted approach to conservation. Staff work with private landowners who wish to see their lands protected forever, and provide innovative community planning services to municipalities and other governmental agencies. The Conservancy currently holds 483 conservation and agricultural easements and has facilitated the permanent preservation of more than 64,500 acres of land. The Conservancy is a program of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.

About the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art:

The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art preserves and promotes the natural and cultural connections between the area’s beautiful landscape, historic sites, and important artists. The Conservancy protects the lands throughout the Brandywine Valley, developing new conservation approaches and assuring access to majestic open spaces and dependable water supplies for generations to come. The Museum of Art presents and collects historic and contemporary works of American art, engaging and exciting visitors of all ages through an array of exhibitions and programs. The Brandywine unites the inspiring experiences of art and nature, enhancing the quality of life in its community and among its diverse audiences.

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