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We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Boat Shoes & Bow Ties Gala, Auction and Fundraiser, happening June 14th at 6:30pm at the Watercraft Center and Harborside Park! Your past support of the Friends of the Maritime Museum has meant so much to us over the years and we simply cannot do what we do without your ongoing patronage.
Much of the Friends work goes on behind the scenes, but have no doubt we are always hard at work. Starting our 32nd year of Junior Sailing, moving even closer to groundbreaking on the Maritime Education Center at Gallants Channel, continuing exhibit updates and upgrades at the Museum, the Port Of Call Museum Store and First Fridays – these are just a few ways we are impacting our Museum’s ongoing maritime mission and heritage.
Our last two Boat Shoes & Bow Ties Galas set the bar very high—thank you!—and we are now established as a summer tradition of philanthropy, continuing our stewardship for the Maritime Museum through your generosity. This year, our guests will again enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and libations catered by Seaside Sensations, dancing under the stars and in the Watercraft Center, and the always popular live auction filled with treasures both local and beyond. And don’t forget the fun of seeing how your friends and neighbors embrace the party theme – bow ties & boat shoes – with their creative dress for the evening. This signature event is really going to be a special night!
Please consider becoming an early sponsor of our celebration! We have several opportunities available, each with its own perks. And by committing your support now, we will be able recognize your name and sponsorship level in our marketing and media when tickets go on sale to the public. Click on the links above to purchase sponsorships and/or tickets. Then put on your boat shoes, deck boots, or other nautical footwear and top that off with a casual, yet formal look above (did we say bow ties?!) and join us for this special fundraiser in support of the Maritime Museum and Friends of the Museum!
Come Sail Away, we can’t wait to see you at Boat Shoes & Bow Ties 2024!
With much appreciation,
Lee Hinson & Dean Vick
Event Co-Chairs
Tickets are $125.00 for Friends members, and $150.00 for non-members (which includes a Friends gift membership).
Sponsorships of $5,000.00, $2,500.00, $1,000.00 and $500 are available with tickets, pre-party, parking and other perks included:
Ensign Level: $500.00, includes 2 tickets, Sponsor board recognition, social media
Commander Level: $1,000.00, includes 4 tickets, Early entry “Champagne & Caviar” cocktail hour, Preferred parking (1 space), Sponsor board recognition, social media
Captain Level: $2,500.00, includes 4 tickets, Early entry “Champagne & Caviar” cocktail hour, Preferred parking (1 space), Sponsor board recognition, social media
Admiral Level: $5,000.00, includes 4 tickets, Early entry “Champagne & Caviar” cocktail hour, Preferred parking (1 space), Sponsor board recognition, social media