The Town of Drayton Valley is proud to host the inaugural Black Gold Gala celebrating seventy years of progress and prosperity fuelled by the Pembina-Cardium Oilfield. Let's honour this milestone together.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023
PLEASE JOIN US for the PEMBINA PIPELINE BLACK GOLD GALA CELEBRATING the 70TH ANNIVERSARY of the PEMBINA-CARDIUM OILFIELD
An evening of celebration
in support of a worthy cause.
Scroll down to explore the highlights and itinerary for the inaugual Black Gold Gala.
Tickets are limited, so don't delay!
Taking place Friday, June 23 at the MacKenzie Conference Centre, this evening of celebration with regional community builders, entrepreneurs and elected dignitaries is a one-of-a-kind event you won't want to miss!
Gala proceeds benefit the Town's Zero Fee Tuition Program — a homegrown initiative designed to remove common barriers that stand between our local learners and their post-secondary academic goals.
MASTER of CEREMONIES DANNY HOOPER
COCKTAIL RECEPTION | MULTI-COURSE MEAL
LIVE AUCTION | VIP GUEST INVITEES
PRIVATE CONCERT with GORD BAMFORD
$150 PER PERSON or $1,200 for a TABLE of 8
RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY
To reserve your gala tickets, simply email gala@draytonvalley.ca or call 780-514-2200. Better hurry though — they're going fast!
On Friday, June 23, come celebrate in style with fellow industry leaders, community builders and dignitaries at the inaugural Black Gold Gala.
Taste the Good Life
The evening begins with a pre-dinner cocktail hour, followed by a catered gourmet dinner. Esteemed gala sponsors are treated to a private champagne reception with elected officials and VIP dignitaries, plus open-bar lounge and table service before and during dinner.
Place Your Bids
Take part in a live auction led by the Black Gold Gala's Master of Ceremonies Danny Hooper. There are certain to be many great items just waiting for new owners, with all proceeds going toward the Town's Zero Fee Tuition Program.
Party with Gord
Enjoy a live musical performance by 26-time CCMA Award-winning country music artist Gord Bamford. Starting around 9 pm, this exclusive private concert is certain to blow the doors off the MacKenzie Centre!
GALA ITINERARY
5:00 PM
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
6:30 PM
DINNER SERVICE
8:30 PM
LIVE AUCTION HOSTED BY EMCEE DANNY HOOPER
9:30 PM
LIVE AFTER-DINNER CONCERT WITH GORD BAMFORD
MIDNIGHT
GALA CONCLUDES*
**The gala officially concludes at midnight, but a celebration of this magnitude may take a while to wind down.
