LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The guest list for the Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala includes a list of celebrities including music legends, Hollywood notables and sports stars.
The party is considered one of the biggest events of the season. It was founded 34 years ago by twin sisters Patricia Barnstable Brown and Priscilla Barnstable, along with their mother Wilma Barnstable and Patricia's late husband, Dr. David E. Brown.
- Cole Hauser
- Kid Rock
- Tracy Morgan
- Aaron Rodgers
- Josh Groban
- Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Smokey Robinson
- Jack Harlow
- Wynonna Judd
- Tina Knowles
- Daryl "DMC" McDaniels
- Clay Walker
- Boyz II Men
- Joey Fatone
- Bobby Brown
- Lee Brice
- Pepa of Salt N' Pepa
- Mickey Guyton
- Travis Tritt
- Eddie Montgomery
- Doug E. Fresh
- Billy Gilman
- Stephen Amell
- Devante Adams
- Randall Cobb
- Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead
- Holly Robinson Peete
- Jordan Smith
- Nappy Roots
- Martha MacCullun
- Natalie McQueen
- A.J. Hawk
Patricia Barnstable-Brown, Chris Barnstable-Brown, his daughters Catherine and Caroline Barnstable-Brown and his son, David Barnstable-Brown at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
IMAGES | 2023 Barnstable Brown Gala red carpet brings stars to Louisville
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Boyz II Men at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Jack Harlow arrives at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Peyton Manning on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Patrick Mahomes on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Fans waiting outside of the Barnstable Brown Gala hoping to see Jack Harlow. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Actor Ian Bohen from shows "Yellowstone" and "Teen Wolf" arrives at Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Brazilian Artist Romero Britto on the Barnstable Brown Gala red carpet. Britto has a piece up for auction tonight at the Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Chris Barnstable Brown and his family walk the red carpet at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Former Red Sox player Pat Light on the Barnstable Brown Gala red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Former NFL player Emmitt Smith at Barnstable Brown. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Hall of Fame football player Emmitt Smith talks to WDRB on the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
2023 Barnstable Brown Gala Red Carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
2023 Barnstable Brown Gala Red Carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
2023 Barnstable Brown Gala Red Carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
2023 Barnstable Brown Gala Red Carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead on the 2023 Barnstable Brown Gala Red Carpet. Dannielynn is wearing a dress covered in images of her mother, Anna Nicole Smith. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
County Music Singer Eddie Montgomery on the Barnstable Brown red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Members of rap group Nappy Roots arrive at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Bon Jovi Guitarist Richie Sambora at Barnstable Brown. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Peyton Manning on the Barnstable Brown Gala red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
NSYNC member Joey Fatone at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Boyz II Men on the Barnstable Brown red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Bill Bellamy on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Smokey Robinson on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Smokey Robinson at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Boyz II Men on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Kay Adams on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
WDRB's Dominik Fuhrmann, Jonathan McEmber, Paige Thompson and Joel Schipper are dressed and ready to go as they wait for guests to arrive at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
WDRB's Joel Schipper talks to the Barnstable Brown Gala “ringmaster” Brent Rogers as set-up continues before the stars start arriving. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Rachel Platten at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Jordan Smith on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Travis Tritt at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Justin Hartley at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Jack Harlow arrives at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Taylor Rooks at Barnstable Brown. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Chris Pine at the Barnstable Brown Gala. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Robert Pine on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Chris Pine on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Aaron Rodgers and several NFL players on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Aaron Rodgers and several NFL players on the red carpet. May 5, 2023. (WDRB Photo)
Joey Fatone at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Peyton Manning at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Richie Sambora at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
John Schnatter at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Kay Adams at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Rachel Platten at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Bill Bellamy at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Smokey Robinson and Frances Gladney at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Bill Bellamy and Kristen Baker Bellamy at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Patricia Barnstable-Brown, Chris Barnstable-Brown, his daughters Catherine and Caroline Barnstable-Brown and his son, David Barnstable-Brown at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Smokey Robinson at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Justin Hartley at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Justin Hartley and his wife, Sofia Pernas, at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Travis Tritt at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Justin Hartley at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Jordan Smith and his wife, Kristen Denny, at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Louisville's own Jack Harlow and his entourage at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Jack Harlow and his entourage at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Taylor Rooks at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Taylor Rooks at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Robert Pine at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Chris Pine at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Chris Pine at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Robert and Chris Pine at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Robert and Chris Pine at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Aaron Rodgers and players from the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
The red carpet at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
The Barnstable-Brown home in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 5, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
The people behind the party at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Ian Bohen at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Ian Bohen at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Guests start to arrive at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Ian Bohen at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Romero Britto at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Pat Light at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Emmitt Smith at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Emmitt Smith at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Bret Baier and his wife, Amy Baier, at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Eddie Montgomery and his wife Jennifer Belcher at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Members of Nappy Roots at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Joey Fatone at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning at the 2023 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood on Friday, May 6, 2023. (Paige Thompson/WDRB photo)
The celebrity-packed gala, known for its musical performances by guests, has raised and donated more than $20 million and benefits the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at the University of Kentucky.
The gala will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2024.
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