Patrons Ball
September 20 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm MDT
Patrons Ball Fundraising Gala
September 20, 2025
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 Modern Retrospect!
This fundraiser is $450 per ticket. 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 307-578-4097.
Sponsorships
Support for the Patrons Ball—and access to exclusive perks—is available through a variety of sponsorship opportunities tailored to meet diverse interests and levels of engagement.
Sponsorships include reserved seating or tables, as well as additional benefits, and are offered at the following levels:
- Spirit of the American West
- The Showman
- Scout
- Buffalo Bill
- Pahaska
- Annie Oakley
Not attending but still looking to contribute or highlight your support in a unique way? Choose from these themed sponsorships:
- Life of the Party
- Glass Half Full
- Forget-Me-Not
- One for the Road
A comprehensive overview of all sponsorship opportunities is available in the Sponsorship Booklet
To become a 2025 sponsor, please contact the Development Office by email, call (307) 578-4097, or select a sponsorship option via the registration page when it opens on July 1.
We look forward to welcoming all friends of the Center to an unforgettable evening.
We thank those who joined us as sponsors for the 2024 event
Showman Sponsorship
Scout Sponsorships
Roy & Caryl Cline
Maggie & Dick Scarlett
Buffalo Bill Sponsorships
Carlene Lebous & Harris Haston
Rusty & Deborah Rokita
Pahaska Sponsorships
Anne Duncan Family
Bill & Mary Anne Dingus
Annie Oakley Sponsorships
Bill & Mary Hayes
John Housel
Bar Sponsorship
Daniele Bodini
Centerpiece Sponsorship
Linda and Reid Murchison
Special Thank You:
A special thank you goes out to the Patrons Ball Committee, without whom we could not organize this gala.
