THE EVENING
Attire
The attire for the evening is “black tie” or formal.
Location
You can read more about the Hotel & Convention Center here.
The Oasis Hotel & Convention Center
2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Where to Park
There is plenty of parking around the convention center. Please refer to this map to find your way around to the best parking on the southern side of the center. This entrance will take you directly into the banquet area.
Valet Parking
In the circle drive on the north side you will find Valet Parking.
Check In
To expedite your check in please update your information on ClickBid prior to arrival via the link that is emailed to you. Upon arrival, please check in with one of our welcome team volunteers to confirm any special meal requirements, receive your table number, and pick up your bidder paddle.
If your information and credit card are updated in ClickBid before your arrival, you will be able to skip the check-in process. Your Bidder Paddle will be delivered to your table during dinner.
Social Hour
The fun begins at 6PM. Free Wine sponsored by Glazers and Free Beer sponsored by Hold Fast Brewery will be located to the right of the stage by the doors to the auction hallway. Paid bars have a full line of liquor and spirits, placed throughout the event area.
Silent Auction
We will be using ClickBid again this year — an online system that uses a web browser on your phone or tablet, no app needed. To learn more about how to use ClickBid click here.
The Silent Auction will close out at 10:30PM. Go to the Silent Auction Check Out tables in the side hallway, present your paid invoice on your phone, and our staff will help you secure the items you won.
Photo Ops
The Selfie Station — Capture the evening at one of our two Selfie Stations!
Visit the station in the Main Hallway, provided by Volt Credit Union, or stop by the station in the Main Lobby, provided by Springfield Little Theatre.
If you snap your own photos, share your Black Tie memories on social media and use #SGFBlackTie.
Photo Station — get your picture professionally captured on the dance floor before the banquet begins.
Wine Pull
$25 a bottle to pick out (or have staff pull) a wrapped bottle of wine — red, white, and blush available, including some high-end selections. Make sure you have a credit/debit card on file in ClickBid.
Jewelry Key Drawing
Purchase a Jewelry Key for $25 — cash or card accepted. Only 350 keys are available. The 1st key to unlock the case chooses from amazing items donated by Justice Jewelers; the 2nd key chooses from the remaining items. Guests can try their keys starting around 9:30 PM. Look for our Black Tie Beauties (drag queens) to grab your keys!
Cash or Card
Be sure to update your Credit/Debit Card information in ClickBid for faster payment at stations like Wine Pull and the Jewelry Key Drawing. Oasis Cash Bars are separate and accept Cash or Cards.
PLEASE TAKE A SEAT
Please head to your table at 7:00 PM so we can start dinner service on time. Thank you.
Dinner
We will have over 900 people in attendance. A specific meal has been selected for each guest (either by you or your ticket buyer). Please be patient as the wait staff gets all these meals set out as quickly as possible. If you do not get what you ordered, please let the wait staff know politely and it will be fixed. Thank you for your kindness during this part of the evening.
All main entrées and salads are gluten-, dairy-, and nut-free. Please note: Bread, butter, select desserts, and some salad dressings served at the table may contain gluten and/or dairy.
Evening Program
Please give your attention to our Emcee, Guest Speaker and Keynote Speaker. Silent Auction, Wine Pull, Jewelry Keys, and Cash Bar Service will be paused during the Program and Keynote Speaker.
Live Auction
We will be conducting a live auction following the Keynote Speaker. During this event, if you are participating, hold your number up high so our auctioneer & staff can easily see it.
If you didn’t get a bidder paddle at check-in you can visit the Silent Auction Info Table prior to the Keynote Speaker to get a paddle.
Winning bidders will be processed through ClickBid by Springfield Black Tie based on the winning paddle number.
Dance Party
At the conclusion of the program, the Dance Party, sponsored by Bizarre Bar, begins! Head to the dance floor, located in the corner of the room to the left of the stage, for lights, music & dancing.
Event Ends at Midnight
A few minutes before midnight our DJ will announce the final song. Make sure you’ve gathered your belongings and make your way home safely.
THANK YOU!
We hope that you had a fabulous evening full of fun, friends and memories. Without your support, this event and the funds raised would not be possible. Thank you from all of our charities and from all of us on the Black Tie Board & Committee.
See you next year!