LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After a two-year hiatus, the Derby party of all Derby parties is set to go Friday night. 

What You Need To Know

  • The Barnstable Brown Gala returns Friday, May 6

  • Proceeds from the annual party benefit the UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

  • They party has raised and donated more than $17 million for diabetes research

  • The list of celebrity attendees is as big as ever

The Barnstable Brown Gala, which benefits the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at the University of Kentucky, has been a staple of Derby week festivities for over three decades. According to the Gala, their efforts have helped raise and donate more than $17 million for research and patient care at the center. 

Priscilla Barnstable, left and Tricia Barnstable Brown at the Barnstable Brown Derby party in Louisville, Ky., Friday, May 6, 2011.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

The star-studded event takes place at the home of Patricia Barnstable Brown in Louisville and draws celebrities from every walk of life: entertainment, sports and music. In a statement, Patricia said, “Our historic 33rd year will be extraordinary. We’re so glad to be back and to celebrate with all of our friends again!”

The 2022 list of celebrities attending the party will please the throng of fans who will gather to glimpse their favorites.

The Barnstable Brown Gala released this list:

  • Janet Jackson

  • Jason Aldean

  • Sam Hunt

  • Orlando Bloom

  • Justin Hartley

  • Darius Rucker

  • New Edition – Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant

  • Richie Sambora

  • Blair Underwood

  • Morgan Wallen

  • Stephen Dorff

  • Joey Fatone

  • Travis Tritt

  • Taylor Dayne

  • Orianthi Panagaris

  • Lamar Jackson

  • Courtney Sixx

  • Sofia Pernas

  • Chase Rice

  • Judge Greg Mathis

  • Tanya Tucker

  • Tamar Braxton

  • Elle Smith – 2021 Miss USA

  • Larry Birkhead and Dannielynn Birkhead

  • Scott Haze

  • Duke Nicholson

  • William F. Jordan, Jr

The party always takes place the Friday before the Derby. The festivities are slated to begin at 8 p.m. 

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