Upcoming Events​

Down & Derby


​Get Down & Derby with the Acorn Equality Fund at our first-ever Kentucky Derby-themed spring fundraiser. You bring your bonnets & bow ties. We'll bring the bourbon! 
Down & Derby
The Warehouse on State
Peoria, Illinois
Saturday, May 5, 2018​
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Watch Kentucky Derby races in real-time. Enjoy elegant hors d'oeuvres. Play games and win fabulous prizes—including prizes for Best Hat and Best Bow Tie. Full Kentucky Derby apparel is encouraged!
Tickets are limited, so purchase yours today!
Tickets start at $35 each and include entry to the event, hors d'oeuvres, and opportunities to play games and win prizes. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. This is an adults-only event..
Unable to attend? We welcome your donation to support our scholars: Donate now.
Your contribution will support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, organizations, and allies through scholarships and organizational grants. With your generosity, Acorn Equality Fund was able to provide $35,000 in scholarships this year to LGBT students and their allies in downstate Illinois.

Annual Family Breakfast

Mark your calendars and plan to attend our 20th Annual Family Breakfast.
Acorn Equality Fund Family Breakfast
Saturday, December 1, 2018
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Our Family Breakfast celebrates the achievements of our LGBT and allied students through the awarding of scholarships. It is also an important fundraising event to support future scholarships. More information and tickets will be available in September.​