Derby Day Gala is a popular fundraiser Gene Marrano April 19, 2016 1 minute read The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May and a popular local fundraising event takes place at the same time. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the Derby Day Gala: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City Council to consider formal agreements with DeschutesNext: As SOL testing nears, state expands use of “computer adaptive testing” Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0