

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 31st Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Ball
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Our annual Black &amp; Gold Scholarship Ball is the foundation’s signature annual fundraising gala and a must-attend black-tie affair held in the heart of Des Moines. The purpose of this event is to recognize the hard work, dedication, and ambition of our scholarship recipients. This event provides an intimate setting for supporters to meet and learn about the students who are making their academic dreams a reality thanks to the ZKL Education Foundation’s scholarships. Then, cap off the evening with a vibrant soiree filled with music, connection, and celebration.


~~ Encouraged Attire: ~~
Black Tie Outfits, including tuxedos and sophisticated evening gowns.

~~ Event Expectations ~~
Guests can expect a night of fine dining, live entertainment, and a program that highlights and honors our scholarship recipients—outstanding young leaders whose futures are brighter because of your support. Each year, attendees leave inspired by student success stories and uplifted by the collective impact we’re making together.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate, connect, and contribute to the future of our youth
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/31st-annual-black-and-gold-scholarship-ball/200029617500806
- **Event Categories**: charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 152

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.zkl06.org/events/31st-black-gold-scholarship-ball-hosted-by-zkl-education-foundation?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=des+moines-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Des Moines Marriott Downtown
- **lat**: 41.587217982217
- **long**: -93.626563847065
- **full address**: Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Avenue,Des Moines, Iowa, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Zeta Kappa Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. (https://allevents.in/org/the-zeta-kappa-lambda-education-foundation-inc/14424543)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/24bd71d709e078fcbd6a6b821ba25f1f33295bb569cb5d24186fab1278f1b764-rimg-w300-h300-dc2f2e2b-gmir?v=1774217623

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Avenue,Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Zeta Kappa Lambda Education Foundation, Inc.
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 31st Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Ball ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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