2015 Dressing for Steeplechase Weekend Kicks Off April 17

Local retailers to give percent of proceeds to the Iroquois Steeplechase, benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Iroquois Steeplechase today announced the dates of and participants in its second annual Dressing for Steeplechase weekend, a pre-race shopping event featuring Nashville’s hottest retailers. Dressing for Steeplechase will be held April 18 and 19, with a special kickoff event on April 17 hosted at upscale women’s clothing boutique Gus Mayer with special guest Peter Nappi, Nashville’s go-to retailer for premium leather footwear and goods.

Dressing for Steeplechase weekend is a chance for Iroquois Steeplechasers to shop at some of Nashville’s favorite stores while giving back to a great cause. Retailers will donate a portion of all sales to the Iroquois Steeplechase, whose official charity beneficiary is Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

“We had a great turnout at last year’s inaugural Dressing for Steeplechase Day, so we decided to extend the fun throughout an entire weekend,” said GeorgeAnn Dingus, director of sponsorship and business development for the Iroquois Steeplechase. “We’ve added more retailers and a great kickoff event hosted by Gus Mayer.”

On April 17, during regular store hours, Gus Mayer will commence the Dressing for Steeplechase weekend, offering guests a preview of the shopping weekend and a chance to win a $1,000 Best Dressed gift certificate for a race day-ready outfit. Guests can enter to win in the store now through April 22^nd. The lucky winner will also receive two Hunt Club tickets and 1 VIP parking pass to attend the Iroquois Steeplechase on May 9, 2015, courtesy of Gus Mayer. Peter Nappi representatives will be on site at Gus Mayer to offer a first look at the limited edition boot designed for the 75^th Anniversary of the Iroquois Steeplechase. Guests will enjoy light finger foods and complimentary beverages.

On Saturday, April 18, swing by the Peter Nappi store in Germantown and enjoy complimentary Prosecco. Peter Nappi will be taking pre-orders for the boot with 40 percent of proceeds benefitting the Iroquois Steeplechase. The event is open to the public.

Saturday and Sunday participating retailers are located in the Green Hills, 12South, Belle Meade, Brentwood and Germantown areas, and include:

• Absolution
• Barton Pierra 
• Calypso St. Barth 
• Digs Interiors
• Elaine Turner
• Judith Bright
• Katy’s Hallmark*
• Kayce Hughes Nashville
• Kendra Scott**
• Leona
• Magpies Children’s Resale Shoppe
• Merrell
• Peter Nappi***
• Savannah Children
• Soca
• Wags & Whiskers 

All locations will participate during regular store hours except where noted.

* Belle Meade and Brentwood locations

** Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

*** Closed on Sunday

For more information about the Iroquois Steeplechase and its pre-race events, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org, www.facebook.com/IroquoisSteeplechase or follow @TNSteeplechase on Twitter and Instagram.

About the Iroquois Steeplechase

Held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is the premier spring race in American steeplechasing and Music City’s traditional rite of spring – typically attracting more than 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has received nearly $10 million from the event proceeds. For information on advance ticket purchases, corporate and hospitality tents, and tailgating and RV spaces, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org or call (615) 591-2991.

 

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