New York has the Met Gala. Port Hope has the Goose Ball!

On the first Saturday of May (Saturday, May 3rd), before the Met Gala, hundreds are invited to gather in the Fall Fair Centre at Port Hope’s Town Park Recreation Centre to celebrate art, culture and community at the 3rd Annual Goose Ball.

Unlike the exclusivity of the Met Gala (or most gala events), the Goose Ball is the quirkier, more affordable, ‘Ball for us All’.

The Goose Ball democratizes the gala experience, inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to share in the festivities and showcase the creativity that makes up Northumberland’s runway.

This year’s theme is SPACE.

Guests are invited to dress as their favourite artist or artwork, take inspiration from the annual theme (space), or simply ‘be the art’.

While dressing up is encouraged, it is not mandatory. Come as you feel your best.

What to expect:
A fun-filled evening celebrating creativity and inclusivity – an evening the whole family can enjoy!

Featuring: a Community Runway Show & Costume Contest, with celeb-worthy runway slo-mo ‘twirl Cam’ footage from Two Blue Shirts Productions, Drag ballroom Performances and runway tips from Northumberland Drag artists Babe, Oliver and Rocker, with a Special Performance by Vitality Black, new art activations including an interactive video game installation, and tinfoil hat construction and short order conspiracy theories, out of this world photo booths, the best nostalgic futuristic tunes spun by DJ Del, treats from our cosmic cantina (featuring Rey Ray's!!) and of course the best fries from the Bewdley Lions’ food truck! This year, we will also be offering s'mores roasting and a special Stargazing Experience by the Ontario Planetarium.

Date: Saturday, May 3rd, (the first Saturday of May)
Time: 6:00 p.m – 11:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

TICKETS:
Individual $30*
Household $45 (Up to **5 ppl in a household).
**Additional household members pay $5 each

*BFF BOGO Deal! $30 (buy one, get one free to bring a friend) – offer valid until March 31, 2025

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Funds raised from the event will support our efforts to bring free arts programming and experiences to our community.