The most exciting night in Iowa agricultural education is back for year four. The Iowa FFA Foundation’s 4th annual Black Ties, Blue Jackets welcomes supporters of agricultural education for an evening of celebration and elegance.
The fourth edition of the gala will take place at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa, on Feb. 17. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a social hour, followed by dinner and a program.
The charity gala helps kickoff National FFA Week in Iowa and brings together supporters who believe in the power of agricultural education. FFA alumni, business leaders, agricultural professionals and those who believe in the future of agricultural education and want to see these opportunities continue are encouraged to attend. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the Iowa FFA state officer team.
Tickets are $100 for an individual or $150 for a couple; table sponsorship packages are also available. The gala will consist of a social hour and reception featuring pianist and Central Trail FFA member, Maizee Lindsey, a photo booth, catered dinner, dessert dash, keynote speeches from Iowa FFA state officers Caleb Finnegan and Peyton Schmitt and a Dueling Pianos performance to cap off the evening. Additionally, there will be live and silent auctions going on throughout the night.
Proceeds raised go toward supporting events and skills development activities provided by the Iowa FFA Foundation, Iowa FFA Association, Iowa FFA Alumni, Iowa Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization and Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators.
The Black Ties, Blue Jackets Gala is being presented by Nationwide.
Tickets and event information can be found on the Iowa FFA Foundation website. Any businesses, organizations or individuals interested in reserving tickets or donating to the auction can contact the Iowa FFA Foundation at [email protected] or 515-965-7374.
The Iowa FFA Foundation focuses on encouraging youth to pursue careers and leadership roles in the agriculture industry. The foundation is a non-profit organization that provides leadership activities, scholarships, incentive awards, agricultural education programs and instructor workshops. The foundation’s objective is the preparation of Iowa’s most valuable resources—its young people—to help chart the future of our state’s largest industry.
