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he 5th annual Down and Derby with The Junior League of the Emerald Coast was held at the new 
location on the Lyceum Lawn in Seaside on May 4. In honor the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby, 
this event featured local restaurants with the Emerald’s Coast best cuisine and desserts. The vendors 
were lined along the side of the gorgeous greens with drinks from wine and bourbon, to mint juleps and 

appetizers of shrimp salads, chocolate covered bacon and sweets such as macaroons and cupcakes. All proceeds from 
the silent auction benefited The Junior League of Emerald Coast (JLEC) philanthropies. 

Guests enjoyed the Luke Langford Band while checking out the Kentucky best “dress to impress” where prizes 

were given to both men and women participating. Many decked out in their favorite spring attire; a few decked out in 
velvet shoes, and the women showed off their fabulous hats and fascinators. Entertainment from Aerial Events even 
featured aerialists pouring champagne from the air, along with other tricks and talents.

photos & story by 

Shanna Magnuson

   VIP Destin at Seaside Florida

Down & Derby Fest

2019

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Bethany Worley & Kelly Longberg

Ryan & Marielle Roberts

Barby Wiggins & Ben Waters

Megan Harrison & Dawn Royall

Samantha Bollhalter & Asha Kennedy 

Jason & Julie Salinas 

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