2026 VIPS Gala
Tickets are officially on sale for one of our most anticipated events of the year, the 2026 VIPS Gala, and trust us, this one always goes fast. After selling out last year, the Gala is back on Saturday, May 16 at 5:30 PM at Progress Park in Louisville, KY, and we’re making it even bigger and better.
It’s a night our community looks forward to all year. We’ll have live music from Kimmet Cantwell, a powerful program sharing the impact of VIPS’ work, and both silent and live auctions filled with incredible experiences and one-of-a-kind items. And when the program wraps up, the fun keeps going with an after-party featuring an open bar, yard games, bourbon tasting stations, s’mores, cigars and more surprises. And the best part? On-site overnight accommodations in Airstreams are available to rent, so you can turn a great night into a full experience.
Most importantly, it’s an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting the children and families we serve. Tickets and tables are expected to sell out quickly again this year, so be sure to grab yours soon. See you at Progress Park!
5:30 PM – Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM – Plated Dinner & Program
8:30 PM – After Party with an open bar, yard games, bourbon tasting stations, s’mores, cigars and more surprises
$200 for individual tickets | $1,500 for a table of eight
Need overnight accommodations on site? Book an Airstream to enhance your experience and keep the celebration going! Hurry — only a few are still available.
For booking information, click here.
Photos from the 2025 Gala
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Guiding Light Sponsor
Hope for the Future Sponsors
Helping Hands Sponsors
Sponsorships Available
Corporate sponsors are the backbone of the Gala, this event simply wouldn’t be possible without their generosity. Their support helps cover event costs, allowing more of the proceeds to go directly to the children and families we serve. Beyond funding, the Gala helps us expand our donor base, raise awareness of our mission to new audiences, and strengthen support for our work year-round.
Event sponsorships are a mutually beneficial partnership. VIPS gets crucial funding to help us elevate and advance our mission, and your business receives valuable marketing and PR benefits, all while getting the personal gratitude of knowing you are helping sweet infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are blind or have low vision gain independence. Do you run a business, or work for a company that frequently gives back? Let’s talk. Please reach out to Justine Aycock at jaycock@vips.org or (502) 498-2930 to learn more.