# Event Details - **Event Name**: WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: WYES is off to the races and invites you to join us in the Winner’s Circle!About this Event2026 WYES JULEPS AND GENEROSITY GALA PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUSTThursday, May 7, 2026WYES | 916 Navarre Avenue | New OrleansAttire: Derby-inspiredGuests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the races—think hats or fascinators, bow ties—or opt for “track casual” for a relaxed take on the theme.Patron Party 7pm-11pmPatron $500 | Jr. Patron (ages 21-40) $250Gala 8pm-11pmGala $225 | Junior Gala (ages 21-40) $125Tickets can be purchased online or by calling WYES.Questions? Call WYES at 504.486.5511 during regular business hours._________________________________________________________________****Please note that there will be no physical tickets for this event. Guests should proceed to Will Call upon arrival at WYES and check in under their registered name._________________________________________________________________This derby-themed evening will bring together community leaders, patrons and WYES supporters for an unforgettable night of Southern style, celebration, and a shared commitment to public broadcasting in New Orleans. Guests will enjoy live music, dancing, dining and bidding—all set at the WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media.If you or your business is interested in becoming an event sponsor, please contact Jim Tapley (jtapley@wyes.org) or Kerri Blache (kblache@wyes.org). They will be happy to walk you through the many ways you can be a part of the 2026 Gala._________________________________________________________________SPECIAL THANKS TO:Event Co-Chairs:Eileen and Joey DevallKatie and Eric HoffmanMegan and William WolfAuction Committee Chairs:Sarah and William Worsley https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/21daacd0-fde6-11f0-97b0-bf8aa747ab8d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfef8c4-gmir.jpg CUISINE BY: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/22117440-fde6-11f0-aee8-2beb4adade3d-rimg-w1200-h401-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Your gala ticket purchase means so much! Thank you.Since 1957, WYES has been preserving memories and telling the stories of the people, culture and traditions of New Orleans and our region like no one else.Through WYES’ incomparable and original local programming, documentaries and national cooking shows, the station is your lens to our region’s unique history, flair and flavors—past, present and future. Your support of the gala, our signature event, is essential to sustain and grow both WYES’ programming and community outreach that continue to distinguish the station as our region’s free and most accessible educational resource.PRESENTING SPONSOR: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/222b3dd0-fde6-11f0-aee8-2beb4adade3d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR:Erin and JP Hymel https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/224ef270-fde6-11f0-942f-d149ae617f16-rimg-w1200-h333-dcffffff-gmir.jpg TRIPLE CROWN SPONSORS:Eileen and Joey DevallGerri and Murray ValeneJOCKEY CLUB SPONSORS:Lauren and Bryan Fitzpatrick https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/226bc940-fde6-11f0-97b0-bf8aa747ab8d-rimg-w1200-h245-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/wyes-juleps-and-generosity-presented-by-oscar-j-tolmas-charitable-trust/100001981866815997 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, music, sports, entertainment, it, live-music, food-drinks, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15556.79, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media - **lat**: 29.9892789 - **long**: -90.10496180000001 - **full address**: WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 Navarre Avenue, New Orleans, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/78794337cb27dbd3ddae2802c91cb6296c7479162cafb29be80b8ea981d5d3db-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfef8c2-gmir.jpg?v=1769782564 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST being held? - **A:** WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm at WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 Navarre Avenue, New Orleans, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST? - **A:** Tickets for WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST are priced at USD 15,557 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPatron (per person)USD 520 + USD 20 feeAvailableJunior Patron, ages 21-40 (per person)USD 261 + USD 11 feeAvailableGala (per person)USD 235 + USD 10 feeAvailableJunior Gala, ages 21-40 (per person)USD 131 + USD 6 feeAvailableDonationFreeAvailableJOCKEY CLUB Sponsor LevelUSD 2,594 + USD 94 feeAvailableWINE & CHAMPAGNE Sponsor LevelUSD 3,631 + USD 131 feeAvailableTRIFECTA Sponsor LevelUSD 5,187 + USD 187 feeAvailableINVITATION Sponsor LevelUSD 5,187 + USD 187 feeAvailableTRIPLE CROWN Sponsor LevelUSD 10,372 + USD 372 feeAvailableWINNERS CIRCLE Sponsor LevelUSD 15,557 + USD 557 feeAvailableENTERTAINMENT SponsorUSD 15,557 + USD 557 feeLimitedAUCTION SponsorUSD 5,187 + USD 187 feeLimited - **Q**: Who is organizing WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST? - **A:** WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST is organized by WYES-TV. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "WYES JULEPS & GENEROSITY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. 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