

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Equest 45th Annual Blue Ribbon Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Equest 45th Annual Blue Ribbon Gala rides into Gilley’s Dallas on April 25 2026. Led by Chairs Melinda and Mark Knowles and Honorary Chair Lynn McBee this dazzling evening blends Southern charm with Texas-sized fun all in support of Equest’s mission to change lives through the human-horse connection. Expect a seated gourmet dinner with signature cocktails thrilling live and silent auctions a prestigious awards presentation and an electrifying performance from Jordan Kahn’s Manhattan Orchestra to two-step the night away. Don your finest Texas-chic attire—cowboy boots welcome—and join us for a night where glitz glam and giving take center stage. Tickets start at $5000 for a table of 10. Individual ticket price to be announced closer to the date.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dallas/equest-45th-annual-blue-ribbon-gala/80002330323968
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, nonprofit, music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://equest.org/event/annual-blue-ribbon-gala/

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dallas
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gilley's Dallas
- **lat**: 32.7686008
- **long**: -96.7978445
- **full address**: Gilley's Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: Susan Friedman (https://allevents.in/org/susan-friedman/26650584)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68c07f0cdad4e.jpg
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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Equest+45th+Annual+Blue+Ribbon+Gala&date=25+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Gilley's Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Susan Friedman
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, nonprofit, music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Equest 45th Annual Blue Ribbon Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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