A Hop, SKIP & a Jump!

The Picnic Patron area is always a favorite of tailgaters who enjoy the creative competition of themed tailgates and who like to be near the action at the finish line.

This year’s picnic theme—A Hop, SKIP & a Jump!—was chosen to honor former Race Director Skip Achuff’s memory and places him right where he would want to be at Radnor… in the middle of it all! Individual and group tailgates are awarded prizes for best food, interpretation of the theme, and costumes .

A horseman his entire life, Skip was a jockey, race caller, and all-around true gentleman He served as the Radnor Hunt Race’s director for nearly two decades and was a fixture in the steeplechase world. In addition to his equine pursuits, following his father’s retirement, Achuff operated The Brass Ladle bistro in Concordville, PA, and a mail order cake-mix business, Brass Ladle Products .

Picnic Competition Judges: Food & Theme

Chef Keith Taylor – Executive Chef/ President of Chefsoul Culinary Enterprises

Shawn Barron Pickney – Designer/Artist/ Creative Director of Shawn Baron Pickney

Natanya DiBona – Event Planner/ Co-Host Le Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia

Fashion Competition Judges

Jen Frederick – Fox29 Philadelphia

Karon Woodland – Clothing Designer

George Brescia – TV personality and Style Expert

Susan Ospina – Hat enthusiast, previous Best Dressed award winner

Zoya Egan – Editor, Fashion at the Races

Our Thanks to

The Judges

The Race Committee

The Picnic Committee

2023 Prize Donors

Bridge Your Style by Brigid McGrath Stasen

MLF Boutique

Zoya Egan and Fashion At The Races.