FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023
JOIN US for the PEMBINA PIPELINE BLACK GOLD GALA CELEBRATING the 70TH ANNIVERSARY of the PEMBINA-CARDIUM OILFIELD
Scroll down to explore the gala itinerary, sponsorship information and enhanced VIP gala experiences.
Tickets are limited, so don't delay!
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.
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
TIERED SPONSORSHIPS and VIP EXPERIENCES
To reserve your gala tickets, simply email gala@draytonvalley.ca or call 780-514-2200. Better hurry though!
Your sponsorship of the gala makes a meaningful investment that pays an abundance of social dividends.
On Friday, June 23, come celebrate in style with fellow industry leaders, community builders and dignitaries.
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.
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.
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!
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**
*Gala sponsors enjoy brand placement, open-bar table service and other VIP benefits. See the Sponsor Kit for details.
**The gala officially concludes at midnight, but a celebration of this magnitude may take a while to wind down.
This special event has been made possible thanks to the time and talents of numerous exceptional Drayton Valley businesses. From the hors d'oeuvres and event decor to our Master of Ceremonies, we've sourced local expertise for the Black Gold Gala to the best of our collective ability.
External vendors were engaged to provide goods and services the Town was unable to obtain locally.
Media support provided by Big West Country, the Drayton Valley and District Free Press and Ink Pot Press. Hors d'oeuvres and midnight lunch catering provided by the Cobblestone and White Bull cafés respectively. Event decor proved by Close to Home Event Rentals. Guest gift bag items sourced from local businesses. Event hosting provided by Master of Ceremonies Danny Hooper. (not exactly a Draytonite, but pretty darn close).
