About This Event
DERBY DAY at Greenfield Farm
An Elegant Celebration of Style, Heritage, and Horsemanship
A Reason to Dress Up
Step into timeless elegance—don your finest attire and join us for a day where fashion, culture, and tradition meet.
Music to Savor
Let smooth jazz and soulful Louisiana blues set the tone, creating a rich, relaxed atmosphere for an unforgettable celebration.
Equestrian Excellence
Witness the artistry and power of skilled horsemen as they display thrilling, masterful performances rooted in a proud legacy.
Celebrate in Style
More than an event—it’s a tribute to culture, excellence, and the enduring legacy of African American horsemen. Derby Day is where history lives, style thrives, and stories are honored.
October 18, 2025 | Greenfield Farm, Rembert, SC
Presented by the BCE Society, Derby Day takes place on the historic grounds of Greenfield Farm—home of the Black Cowboy Festival and Rodeo. Through storytelling, live demonstrations, and vibrant exhibits, we honor the overlooked legends—Black jockeys, trainers, and riders—who helped shape American equestrian history.
Join us for a day of sophistication, celebration, and cultural pride. Let Derby Day inspire unity, ignite conversation, and uplift the spirit of excellence that defines the African American equestrian tradition.

Meet the Organizer
Beginning Thursday -Roundup-Day presenting Educational / Arts and Agricultural workshops starting at 10:am, also Self Reliance workshops—then join us for our opening Fish Fry at 6:30 pm with live entertainment – Friday , Line Dance class at noon til 2:00 pm-Free donations accepted, western dinner dance at 7:30 pm, Saturday Rodeo at starting at 10:am, Motown Jam show 8:30 and church on Sunday.
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