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Derby Days at annual Historical Society luncheon

by | Mar 20, 2025 | Latest

Best Women’s Hat, Best Men’s Hat and Best Jockey outfit winners take the stage as judges Billie Goldstein and Doris Ann Hurst announce their selected winners at the Saturday March 15, Historical Society luncheon. From left, winner Bob Benton, Hurst, Goldstein, winner Willow Dye, FHS President Heidi Foist, winner Mike Schikora and emcee Clay Potter.

gathered for the Historical Society Spring Luncheon, transforming the newly remodeled high school cafeteria into a scene straight out of Churchill Downs.

This year’s annual event, Saturday, March 15, themed the “Gala of Roses at the Farmersville Derby,” blended history, community and friendly competition. Attendees bid on silent auction items, purchased tickets for chances to win one of six high-value prizes and sipped mint juleps served by Historical Society member Jan Clark while showing off their Derby-inspired attire.

For more on this story see the March 20, 2025 print, or digital edition of The Farmersville Times. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

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