14th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala | Chicopee Boys & Girls Club

Lace up your freshest kicks, straighten that bow tie and get ready to dance between elegance and edge at the 14th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala, the most fashion-forward fundraiser in Western Massachusetts. On Friday, November 7, 2025, the historic venue in Holyoke will transform into a glam playground where philanthropists, young professionals and community champions unite to power life-changing programs for the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee.

Start the evening with a red-carpet photo op that celebrates your shoe swagger—will you rock vintage Jordans, neon Nikes or bedazzled high-tops? Judges will crown the Best Sneakers Contest winner before you sit down to a gourmet three-course dinner paired with local craft brews and signature cocktails. From your table, bid on exclusive live-auction packages: all-inclusive Caribbean escapes, VIP Boston sporting events, behind-the-scenes brewery tours and one-of-a-kind art created by Club members themselves.

Between paddle raises, try your luck at the wine-pull raffle and treasure chest raffle, then groove to a live DJ spinning everything of Motown classics to today’s top 40. Every lyric and every bid fuels the mission: after-school tutoring, STEM labs, athletic leagues and college-prep guidance for more than 2,800 Chicopee-area youth.

Since its debut, this gala has raised over $1.3 million—funds that have converted an aging gym into a tech hub, launched a competitive robotics team and provided $85,000 in annual college scholarships. Your ticket continues that legacy, ensuring no child is turned away because of an inability to pay.

Dress code? Think James Bond meets LeBron James—formal on top, fresh on the feet. Sneakers required, creativity encouraged. Tables of ten and individual seats are available, with early-bird pricing through August 31. Sponsorships include VIP cocktail reception, premium seating and brand placement throughout the venue. Secure your spot, shine your shoes and step into a night where community spirit meets unparalleled fun.