GEORGETOWN, KY. – April 28, 2024 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 20th Annual Homecoming on Sunday, May 4th, 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The event features a live and silent auction of artwork, prints, and racing memorabilia. The live auction also includes several premiere collectible halters that are now open for absentee bidding.

For those unable to attend we will be taking proxy bids for the halters that will be in the Live Auction. Instructions are as explained below.

Bidding for Halters

Absentee bidding for the following halters to be auctioned off at Old Friends’ Homecoming opens Monday, April 28, 2025 at noon.

Each halter is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (unless otherwise noted).

To bid on a halter, email your name, address, phone number, and the halter(s) you are bidding on, along with your highest bid for each to: horses@oldfriendsequine.org

Deadline for Bidding on Halters: The final deadline to bid on halters is Friday, May 2nd, at 12 p.m. (EST).

Old Friends is extremely grateful to the Farms and private collectors who donated these halters to our auction.

On the block are halters worn by:

* Authentic

* Big Brown

* Channel Maker

* Cozmic One

* Frosted

* I’ll Have Another

* Lava Man

* Liam’s Map

* Runhappy

* Seize the Grey

* Silver Charm

* Touch Gold

* Winning Colors: (no COA)

At the event, someone will be assigned to be your Proxy and will start low and bid up to your highest number.

Bidding on Silent Auction Items

Silent Auction bidding will be available to everyone beginning Monday, April 28, 2025 at noon.

How to Bid: For the silent auction, Old Friends will be using Givebutter software for bidding.

Important Note: All bidders, whether in attendance at the event on Sunday or not, must register, bid, and pay online if you win.

To see the items available in the silent auction, and to register and bid on an item, Click Here

Or copy/paste the following URL into your browser. https://givebutter.com/c/1VA1fm/auction

Deadline for Bidding on Silent Auction Items: The final deadline to bid on silent auction items is Sunday, May 4th, at 2:00 p.m. (EST).

Winning bidders can pick up their items at checkout if attending the event in person after the item has been paid for online. If you will not be in attendance, your item will be shipped to you.

Old Friends Homecoming Details

The 20th Annual Old Friends Homecoming will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be highlighted by live music, a barbecue buffet, book signings, and farm tours where guests can meet the farm’s three Kentucky Derby Champions Silver Charm, I’ll Have Another, and Big Brown, along with other retirees such as Lava Man, Channel Maker, and more.

Tickets are still available and can be reserved online by Clicking Here

Or enter/paste the following URL into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/rzzctbs5

You can also purchase tickets at the gate on the day of Homecoming.

The event is rain or shine. For additional information, please call the farm at (502) 863-1775.

Old Friends 20th Annual Homecoming

Sunday, May 4, 2024

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Old Friends Farm

1841 Paynes Depot Rd

Georgetown, Ky.