The VIPS Gala & Auction
Party like it’s 1985! VIPS will be honoring our 40th Anniversary on May 17, 2025, at Progress Park: Airstream Resort and Event Venue — a breathtaking twelve-acre gem in the heart of Louisville. This remarkable venue provides the perfect space to honor four decades of passion and progress.
The 2025 Annual VIPS Gala is our largest event of the year! It's not just any celebration—it's a milestone moment you won't want to miss. Join us for an unforgettable Birthday, Bourbon, and BBQ themed evening, filled with fun and philanthropy!
Silent Auction | Live Auction | Bourbon Raffle | Open Bar | Live Music
**Purchase your tickets by March 1 to be entered into a drawing for a one-night stay in an on-site Airstream for the night of the gala! All early ticket holders will be included in the drawing, with the selection taking place on March 3. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity!
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Support the children we serve by becoming a VIPS Gala Sponsor!
There are many ways you can support VIPS and the children with blindness we serve through our Gala. We have several sponsorship opportunities and it's a perfect way to elevate your business! We always accept in-kind bourbon bottle donations for our annual Bourbon Pull event and products and services for our Silent Auction.
If you have a vacation home in a fun city or a unique experience you'd like to donate to our Live Auction, please contact the director of development, Justine Aycock at jaycock@vips.org.
We appreciate your consideration as we prepare for the most exciting VIPS Gala in 2025 to celebrate VIPS' 40th Birthday!
Click below to learn more about the 2025 VIPS Gala Sponsorship Opportunities!
