You may sign up to attend 1, 2 or all 3 of the Ruthmere Signature Events as a VIP Underwriter for the following rates:

• 1 Signature Event of your choice in 2026 - $2,000
• 2 Signature Events of your choice in 2026- $3,500
• All 3 Signature Events  in 2026 - $5,000

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What you get as a Signature Event Underwriter:
-Reserved Table of 8 for your party-Up to 2 additional seats at your table to a maximum of 10 for $250 per seat.
-A bottle of champagne or premium non-alcohol beverage at your table.
-Extra VIP menu items or premium event gifts (will vary from one Signature Event to the next).  For example, Derby Day Underwriters will receive handsomely engraved mint julep cups for everyone at your table (for the first 18 tables registered!), as well as exclusive invitation to the Derby Day Afterparty at the Hotel Elkhart High Note for additional desserts and music. 
-Recognition at event signage, printed materials and on website.
-Annual Ruthmere membership is complimentary.

What your Signature Event Underwriter $ supports:
-Your $ sponsors the event music and entertainment.
-Your $ sponsors the event catering and bar.
-Your $ sponsors the event decorations and tablescapes.
-Your $ supports Ruthmere's mission!

May 2

Derby Day

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Ruthmere Derby Day will be held on Saturday May 2 from 4:30-7:30 pm as we once again transform the grounds of Ruthmere Mansion into a sprawling estate of activities that’s an odd’s on favorite to win!

Watch live races, get your photo with Sarge the horse, win prizes, enjoy delicious food and mint juleps, and more!

August 15

Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout

Ruthmere's first annual Elkhart Summer Celebration Cookout will be held on Saturday, August 15th! 

Details TBA.

December 4

Ruthmere Night at Holiday Lights

Ruthmere is thrilled to announce our second annual Ruthmere Night at Holiday Lights!

During Wellfield's Winter Wonderland lights display, Ruthmere is hosting a private party event at Wellfield's Visitor Center. Join us for music, food, drinks, winter beauty, and heart-warming company!