Patrons Ball Gala

Patrons Ball Fundraising Gala September 19, 2026 6–11:30 p.m. This elegant, black-tie gala is one of the signature social events of the year in Wyoming, and a major fundraiser for the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Patrons from near and far gather to renew friendships, network with leaders of industry and government, and make new acquaintances. Immersed in Western art, culture, and the history of the West, this event allows Patrons to enjoy companionable conversation, an exquisite dining experience in the Center’s museums. After dinner, dance the night away to live music from the High Society Band! Guests enjoy lively music performed by Modern Retrospect. Credit: WrightLight Imagery, Cody, WY This fundraiser is $450 per ticket. Ticket sales open to $1,000 level Patrons and higher on July 1 and to the public on July 15. All proceeds benefit the programs and public activities of the Center of the West. Patrons Ball is the culmination of Rendezvous Royale, a weeklong celebration of the arts in Cody, which also includes the Buffalo Bill Art Show and By Western Hands. For general information, visit the Rendezvous Royale website. For more information on Patrons Ball, please e-mail [email protected] or call 307-578-4025. 2026 Sponsorships Showman Scout Buffalo Bill Pahaska Annie Oakely Life of the Party Glass Half Full Forget Me Not Gift in Kind Check out our 2026 Sponsorship opportunities and benefits in the booklet below! To become a 2026 sponsor, please contact the Development Office by email, call (307) 578-4025, or select a sponsorship option via the form below. We look forward to welcoming all friends of the Center for an unforgettable evening. Patrons Ball Registration Instagram This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 49th Annual Patrons Ball Thank you for registering for our 49th Annual Patrons Ball on September 19, 2026. Please use the following form to provide as much detail as possible about your reservation. All proceeds benefit the general operations of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. To sign up for the other events of Rendezvous Royale, please visit rendezvousroyale.org. Registration is now closed. You may still order wine using the form below. PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR 2024 PATRONS BALL IS SOLD OUT. THIS FORM REMAINS ACTIVE TO ALLOW THOSE WITH RESERVED SEATS TO COMPLETE PAYMENT OR ORDER WINE. ADVANCED ORDER WINE SALES END ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Save the Date for next year: September 20, 2025! Sponsorships Choose a sponsorship level to see the benefits you'll receive. $25,000 Showman (12 dinner tickets) $12,500 Scout (10 dinner tickets) $7,500 Buffalo Bill (8 dinner tickets) $5,000 Pahaska (4 dinner tickets) $2,500 Annie Oakley (2 dinner tickets) $15,000 Life of the Party Sponsorship $10,000 Glass Half-Full Sponsorship $7,500 Forget-Me-Not Sponsorship $1,000 Rocky Mountain Highlight Sponsorship I'd rather not be a sponsor this year. Seats for two guests to the Patrons Ball. Your choice of preferred seating in the Whitney Western Art Museum or Buffalo Bill Museum. Listing in the Patrons Ball evening program. Signage with logo or name on your table. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s quarterly magazine. Recognition on the Patrons Ball webpage. $1,900 of this sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please consult your tax advisor.) Two reserved tables and admission for up to 24 guests to the Patrons Ball. Premium seating in the Whitney Western Art Museum or Buffalo Bill Museum. Listing in the evening program, subject to print deadline. Sponsor acknowledgment on digital monitors the evening of the Patrons Ball. Signage with logo or name at your table. Two complimentary tours with our Exclusive Tours Program Staff for up to six people. To be redeemed within one year. Sponsorship recognition with name or logo and link back to preferred website on the Center’s Patrons Ball webpage. Sponsorship recognition with logo or name in rotation on Center’s digital billboard leading up to the Patrons Ball. Special half-page listing with logo, name, and a personal message in the Patrons Ball evening program, subject to print deadline. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s magazine. Only one sponsorship is available at The Spirit of the West level. This sponsor will have first right of refusal for the following years’s Patrons Ball. $41,900 of your sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please consult your tax advisor.) One reserved table with seats for up to 12 guests. Your choice of preferred seating in the Whitney Western Art Museum or Buffalo Bill Museum. Special half-page listing with logo and name in the Patrons Ball evening program. Sponsor acknowledgment on digital monitors throughout the evening of the Patrons Ball. Signage with logo or name on your table. One complimentary vault tour with our Exclusive Tours Program Staff for up to six people. To be redeemed within one year following Patrons Ball 2026. Sponsorship recognition with name or logo and link back to preferred website on the Center’s Patrons Ball webpage. Sponsorship recognition with logo or name in rotation on Center’s digital billboard leading up to the Patrons Ball. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you section in Points West, the Center’s magazine. A complimentary bottle of your choice from our presale wine list for all returning sponsors. Only three sponsorships are available at The Showman’s level. The sponsors will have first right of refusal for the following years’s Patrons Ball. $20,500 of your sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please consult your tax advisor.) One reserved table with seats for up to ten guests to the Patrons Ball. Your choice of preferred seating in the Whitney Western Art Museum or Buffalo Bill Museum. Special quarter page listing with logo and name in the Patrons Ball evening program. Signage with logo or name on your table. Sponsorship recognition, with name or logo and link back to preferred website on the Center’s Patrons Ball webpage. Sponsorship recognition with logo or name, in rotation on Center’s digital billboard leading up to the Patrons Ball. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you section in Points West, the Center’s magazine. A complimentary bottle of your choice from our presale wine list for all returning sponsors. $9,500 of your sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please consult your tax advisor.) One reserved table with seats for up to eight guests to the Patrons Ball. Your choice of preferred seating in the Whitney Western Art Museum or Buffalo Bill Museum. Listing in the Patrons Ball evening program. Signage with logo or name at your table. Sponsorship recognition, with name or logo and link back to preferred website on the Center’s Patrons Ball webpage. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s magazine. A complimentary bottle of your choice from our presale wine list for all returning sponsors. $5,100 of your sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please consult your tax advisor.) Seats for four guests to the Patrons Ball. Your choice of preferred seating in the Whitney Western Art Museum or Buffalo Bill Museum. Listing in the Patrons Ball evening program. Signage with logo or name on your table. Recognition on the Patrons Ball webpage. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s magazine. A complimentary bottle of your choice from our presale wine list for all returning sponsors. $3,800 of your sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please consult your tax advisor.) Signage with logo or name at bar. Signature cocktail of your choice. Listing in the evening program, subject to print deadline. Recognition on the Patrons Ball webpage. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s magazine. This level of sponsorship does not include tickets to the Patrons Ball and is therefore fully tax deductible. (Please consult your tax advisor.) Signage with logo or name at bandstand. Listing in the evening program, subject to print deadline. Recognition on the Patrons Ball webpage. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s magazine. This level of sponsorship does not include tickets to the Patrons Ball and is therefore fully tax deductible. (Please consult your tax advisor.) Signage with logo or name at your choice of event highlight location. Listing in the evening program, subject to print deadline. Recognition on the Patrons Ball webpage. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s magazine. This level of sponsorship does not include tickets to the Patrons Ball and is therefore fully tax deductible. (Please consult your tax advisor.) Signage with logo or name with centrally placed floral arrangement created with your input! Listing in the evening program, subject to print deadline. Recognition on the Patrons Ball webpage. Inclusion in sponsorship thank you in Points West, the Center’s magazine. This level of sponsorship does not include tickets to the Patrons Ball and is therefore fully tax deductible. (Please consult your tax advisor.) 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