{"id":5091,"date":"2026-01-28T21:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T02:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/?p=5091"},"modified":"2026-02-28T10:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T15:37:09","slug":"nite-at-the-races-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/?p=5091","title":{"rendered":"A Nite at The Races"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5091\" class=\"elementor elementor-5091\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1065de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1065de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcd48c elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"2fcd48c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Nite-at-the-Races.mp4\" autoplay=\"\" controls=\"\" playsinline=\"\" controlsList=\"nodownload\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b235f84 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b235f84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c322e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52c322e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"283\" class=\"wp-image-4893\" src=\"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Email-Logo-1024x283.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Email-Logo-1024x283.png 1024w, https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Email-Logo-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Email-Logo-768x212.png 768w, https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Email-Logo-1536x424.png 1536w, https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Email-Logo-600x166.png 600w, https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AAF-Email-Logo.png 1602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\" open=\"open\">\n<h2><strong>An Evening of Fun, Fellowship &amp; Aggie Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Saturday, April 18, 2026, | 5:00\u20139:30 PM<\/strong><br \/><strong>Willie Deese Ballroom | North Carolina A&amp;T State University<\/strong><br \/><em>Doors Open at 4:30 PM<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Get ready for one of the most exciting fundraising events of the year! The Aggie Athletic Foundation proudly presents \u201cA Nite at the Races,\u201d a high-energy, Kentucky Derby\u2013themed evening powered by the nationally acclaimed A Night at the Races\u00ae experience.<\/p>\n<p>This unforgettable night blends entertainment, friendly competition, and purpose, all in support of Aggie student-athletes and championship excellence.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Event Location<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Willie Deese Ballroom \u2013 NC A&amp;T State University<\/p>\n<p>The Willie Deese Ballroom is located inside the <strong>NC A&amp;T Student Center,<\/strong> centrally positioned on campus and near the <strong>Aggie reflection pool<\/strong>. The venue offers an elegant setting, convenient parking, and is perfect for an evening of celebration and impact.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets &amp; Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<p><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong> $100 per guest<\/p>\n<p>Each ticket includes:<\/p>\n<p>Entry to the event<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>Kentucky Derby\u2013themed menu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>$30 in \u201cfunny money\u201d<\/strong> to place bets on the races<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility for <strong>gift drawings throughout the night<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>The Race Experience<\/h4>\n<p><strong>10 exciting horse races<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>12 horses per race<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Professionally produced race footage that recreates the thrill of a live racetrack<\/p>\n<p>Races run continuously from <strong>5:00\u20139:30 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily Double Betting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guests may exchange <strong>$10 in real cash for $40 in play money to wager on the Daily Double (Races 4 &amp; 5).<\/strong><br \/>Winnings can also be used to bid on premium gifts following <strong>Race 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sponsored Revenue Races<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A highlight of the evening, these special races offer families and businesses a unique way to participate while supporting Aggie Athletics.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Race 5 \u2013 <em>The Family Purse &#8211; <\/em><\/strong><strong>$500 Sponsorship<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Families name the <strong>horse, jockey, and owner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Includes <strong>one $100 event ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The winning family receives a <strong>trophy and special gifts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A fun, meaningful way to create a lasting Aggie legacy<\/p>\n<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Race 10 \u2013 <em>The Sponsors Purse &#8211; <\/em><\/strong><strong>$1,000 Sponsorship<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Business sponsors name the <strong>horse, jockey, and owner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The winning sponsor receives a <strong>trophy and gifts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Recognition during the event and alignment with Aggie excellence<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Race 10 Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two signature horses, <strong>Aggie Pride and Aggie Blue, <\/strong>are available for premium ownership recognition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$1,250<\/strong> to name the jockey and owner<\/p>\n<p>The winning sponsor receives a <strong>trophy and gifts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A marquee moment showcasing Aggie Pride &amp; Aggie Blue<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4>Games, Giveaways &amp; Big Fun<\/h4>\n<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5>Gift Drawings<\/h5>\n<p>Entry ticket drawings for gifts will take place <strong>throughout the night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Five-Card \u201cDeal or No Deal.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Two high-energy Five-Card Deal or No Deal games will be held between Race 6 and Race 9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How it works:<\/strong><br \/>Selected participants choose from five sealed cards, each hiding a cash or prize value. As offers are revealed, players decide, <strong>Deal or No Deal?<\/strong><br \/>These moments bring excitement, suspense, and big crowd energy, with chances to win impressive prizes.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Why Your Support Matters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A Nite at the Races is more than an event; it\u2019s an investment in the future of Aggie Athletics.<\/p>\n<p>Through the partnership and generosity of our alumni, families, friends, and business community, the Aggie Athletic Foundation advances:<\/p>\n<p>Aggie Brand<\/p>\n<p>Aggie Excellence<\/p>\n<p>Aggie Championship Potential<\/p>\n<p>Your support helps provide <strong>life-changing educational and athletic opportunities<\/strong> for our student-athletes, developing leaders who will strengthen our communities and our nation.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Join Us Trackside<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Come dressed to impress, place your bets, cheer your horse, and enjoy an unforgettable night\u2014all for a powerful cause.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\" open=\"open\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<p><!-- \/wp:details --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd529b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd529b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-318d889 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"318d889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketreturn.com\/prod2new\/BuyNew.asp?EventID=358113\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join fellow alumni, supporters, and friends for a night where Aggie pride takes center stage, and every bet helps build the future of Aggie Athletics. \ud83d\udc0e\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5077,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5091","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5091","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5091"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5091\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6552,"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5091\/revisions\/6552"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5091"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5091"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aggieaf.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}