# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Dream Big Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: DREAM BIG GALA

DREAM BIG with the Animal Adventure team as we reflect on 13 seasons of ADVENTURE and prepare for our next!
We invite you to join us at the Bite Bistro Restaurant & Lounge of the Holiday Inn, in downtown Binghamton, for a formal evening of food, drink, music, conversation, and animal art auctions!
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Date: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 6-9 PM
Location: Holiday Inn - Bite Bistro
2-8 Hawley Street Binghamton, New York 13901
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Event Schedule:
6:00 - 7:30
Live Music by Travis Rocco, Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Italian Feast, Drinks, Raffles & Animal Art Silent Auction

7:30 Remarks & Awards Presentation
"Dream Big: A Look Back, A Look Ahead" presented by Jordan Patch & Presentation of the 2026 Adventure Awards

8:00 - 8:30 Live Music, Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Italian Feast, Drinks - Raffles & Art Bidding End @ 8:00

8:30 - 9:00 Raffle & Art Auction Winners Announced
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Gala Ticket w/ Bar Service: $80
Includes: All food & soft drinks (cash bar)

Tickets: https://aapevents.com/Reservations/Reservation
Capacity for this event is 150

** Physical tickets are not mailed, your ticket order/name will be in our system for check-in
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Hotel Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Binghamton
2-8 Hawley Street
Binghamton NY 13901
P-607-722-1212

Group Block Rate of $129/evening
Room Blocks Available: 2/27-2/28

To Make Reservations On-Line:   

Click On The Link: 
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/binghamton/bgmar/hoteldetail

Scroll Down
Enter Check-In,  Check-Out Dates and Group Code: ANI
Then Click View Prices (It will show the rooms types and rate in your block)
Then Click on Select Room
Then Click on Select Rate
It will then prompt you to enter guest information (name, address, email etc,)

Room Block Cut-Off: 1/28/26
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Wish to sponsor an aspect of the Gala?
Advertise your organization or show your support in our program & social media?
Contact us at: Communications@theanimaladventurepark.com
Email Subject Line: Gala Sponsorship
for the list of opportunities!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/binghamton/2026-dream-big-gala/200029352465004
- **Event Categories**: music, art, trips-adventures, live-music, entertainment, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 236

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://aapevents.com/Reservations/Reservation?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=binghamton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Binghamton
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown
- **lat**: 42.097146
- **long**: -75.915105
- **full address**: Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown, 8 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Animal Adventure Park (https://allevents.in/org/animal-adventure-park/1445234)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/76d8200c97c575f530e66ee17ab4416ffabf0125cd9adddc8c9058347fc07f29-rimg-w300-h300-dc195e78-gmir?v=1771637825

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown, 8 Hawley St, Binghamton, NY 13901, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Animal Adventure Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, art, trips-adventures, live-music, entertainment, holiday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Dream Big Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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