LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The stars were out at the Galt House Hotel Friday evening for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala.
Organizers said this year’s gala has its signature mix of “grace, glamour, charm, hospitality and fun,” while continuing to spotlight Kentucky culture on an international stage.
The evening featured a wide-ranging group of performers, including Richie Sambora, Phillip Phillips and the legendary hip-hop group Sugarhill Gang.
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Melissa Joan Hart at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Richie Sambora at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Melissa Joan Hart at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
The stars were out at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Bob Guiney at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Sugarhill Gang at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Gina Torres at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
The stars were out at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Anthony Ramos at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Danica McKellar at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Phillip Phillips at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Melissa Joan Hart at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Richie Sambora at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Melissa Joan Hart at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
The stars were out at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Bob Guiney at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Sugarhill Gang at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Gina Torres at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
The stars were out at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Anthony Ramos at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Danica McKellar at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
Phillip Phillips at the Galt House Hotel Friday, May 1, 2026, for the 13th Unbridled Eve Gala. (WDRB photo)
The gala drew a long list of celebrity attendees, including actor Anthony Ramos, actress Gina Torres and Melissa Joan Hart.
Other notable guests included bestselling author Nora Roberts, former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph and Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan.
Kentucky ties were also well represented, with Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm and local chef Dallas McGarity among those in attendance.
Proceeds from the gala benefit the Unbridled Charitable Foundation, which supports a range of causes. The primary beneficiary for 2026 is Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit that provides weekend meals for children facing food insecurity.
The Unbridled Eve Derby Gala continues to be one of the premier parties of Derby weekend, blending entertainment, philanthropy and Kentucky tradition into one unforgettable night.
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