On the Scene: Fishing Rod Foundation Co.'s 'Kentucky Derby' themed fundraiser

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June 21, 2022

On the Scene: Fishing Rod Foundation Co.’s ‘Kentucky Derby’ themed fundraiser

A fascinator hat competition was part of the Fishing Rod Foundation Company’s first-ever ‘Kentucky Derby’ themed fundraiser party in Riverview Park on May 6.

Photos by Ashlee Green

Fishing Rod Roundation Company’s first-ever ‘Kentucky Derby’ fundraiser party was held in Riverview Park on May 6. The event included a Fascinator Hat Contest; live music by Lee Robinson and ISKA (Lucas Bowman on keyboard, Lorenz Jefferson on bass, and Zack Mester on drums); cigar and bourbon pairings; and mint juleps— the official drink of the Kentucky Derby—served by The Parched Pony Mobile Bar Company.

Fishing Rod Foundation Co. Founder Mike Payne pictured with his wife, Antoinette Payne. The couple owns Fish On Bait and Tackle in Observatory Hill.

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A fascinator hat competition was part of the Fishing Rod Foundation Company’s first-ever ‘Kentucky Derby’ themed fundraiser party in Riverview Park on May 6.

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