DETAILS
This year's event occurs on Friday, October 13, 2023. Attendees will enjoy a catered dinner, dessert, bar with signature cocktails, photo booth, music, dancing, and more at the historic Granada Theatre in downtown Emporia, KS.

What can you expect at this year's event:

an amazing swag back for all attendees, including your "Spay and Neuter Your F*cking Cats" coffee mug
a fog machine on the dance floor? YES, PLEASE!
secret special thing from a certain celebrity who happens to be a fan of the SCC (wink wink)
haunted tours of some very spooky, behind-the-scenes places of the Emporia Granada Theatre
tarot card readings and "Trust Your Guts" experience
cats on site (for those with VIP tickets)
catered dinner by Chi Em Eats (check out the menu below) and two drink tickets for everyone
costume contest with a $100 cash prize
and MORE!

DRESS CODE
Costumes are strongly encouraged. Otherwise, attendees are asked to wear cocktail attire.

SCHEDULE
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | VIP Reception - SOLD OUT
A VIP Reception will kick off the evening, offering attendees early access to the bar, gourmet hor d'oeuvres, and exclusive time with some of the Street Cats Club foster cats before the rest of the crowd arrives. VIP tickets are $75/each and include two drink tickets plus everything listed in the description above.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Main Event
Enjoy an evening of spooky entertainment, dinner, dancing, drinking, and more, all taking place inside the stunning Granada Theatre in downtown Emporia, KS. Dance the night away to music by Turner Premier Events. Dine on a delicious dinner and desserts catered by Chi Em Eats. Sample one of our signature spooky drinks. Coming in costume? Take home $100 CASH by winning the costume contest. Finally, there will be plenty of scary activities for you to take in throughout the night, including a haunted tour, opportunities to win prizes, and a photo booth to capture all the memories. Main Event tickets are $50/each and include two drink tickets plus everything listed in the description above.

FAQ's

What should I wear to this event?
- The Black Cat Ball is an "upscale Halloween party," so costume or cocktail attire is appropriate. However, you won't get turned away for showing up in whatever makes you feel most comfortable.

Is this event for children?
- Not really. If you want to bring your kid, we suggest not bringing kids younger than teens. Also, everyone who attends will receive two drink tickets, so, you know...more for you.  In the future, this event will likely be 21+.

Do I have to pay for anything once I get into the event?
- The only thing your ticket does NOT include is the entry fee to compete in the Costume Contest and additional drinks you buy beyond the two drink tickets you receive. Everything else is included.

Is it okay to show up late?
- Yes. However, dinner will be done by 8PM, so if you show up after that, you will miss that part of the event.

Will the event be scary?
- Yes, some parts of the event will be mildly scary. Nothing at the event will harm you; the event's purpose is to have fun. However, the Haunted Tours and Trust Your Guts Experience will be spooky.

Will the food be allergen-friendly?
- The food offered at both the VIP Reception and Main Event includes items that are both gluten-free and vegan.

Will there be cats at this event?
- Yes! We will have cats on-site during the VIP Reception. There will not be cats during the Main Event.

The Street Cats Club is improving the lives of stray cats throughout the Lyon County, KS area by controlling and reducing the growth of the community cat population through sterilization via trap/neuter/return, providing foster care for sick, injured, or orphaned stray cats, and supporting colony caretakers with resources and supplies. Each year, they spay/neuter more than 500 stray cats.

Black Cat Ball

By Street Cats Club

Black Cat Ball