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Choose yourplace on the floor.

Join the Ball, reserve premium seating, bring your House, or experience the full day. Prices advance automatically as the event approaches.

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April222028
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
Ball admission starts$35 Early Bird
Current pricingEarly Bird

Early Bird pricing changes September 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM EDT.

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01 / Sales Calendar

Buy earlier.Pay less.

Displayed prices change automatically at midnight Eastern Time on each deadline.

Early BirdNow–Sep. 30, 2027
StandardOct. 1, 2027–Feb. 29, 2028
FinalMar. 1–Apr. 21, 2028
DoorApr. 22, 2028

02 / The Ball

Main eventtickets.

Every Ball admission tier allows eligible competitors to check in and walk categories without an additional entry fee.

Main Event / Open Seating

General Admission

$35Early Bird

per guest

Standard admission to the Heritage Ball, including floor viewing and eligibility to walk categories after on-site check-in.

Early Bird$35
Standard$40
Final$50
Door$50
  • Heritage Ball admission
  • Open seating and standing viewing areas
  • Category-walker access with on-site check-in
  • No separate category entry fee
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Main Event / ReservedReserved seating

Premium Seating

$50Early Bird

per guest

Reserved seating with an elevated view of the runway, honors, and main-category competition.

Early Bird$50
Standard$55
Final$65
Door$65
  • Reserved premium seat
  • Heritage Ball admission
  • Category-walker access with on-site check-in
  • Priority seating placement
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Main Event / VIPLimited capacity

VIP Experience

$100Fixed price

per guest

A premium individual experience with front-row placement, hospitality, and priority arrival benefits.

  • Front-row seating
  • VIP check-in and priority entry
  • VIP lounge access
  • Two premium drink tickets
  • Meet and greet
  • Official program
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03 / House Tables

Eight seats · Limited inventory

Bring your House.Claim your table.

Reserved group seating with hospitality, recognition, and dedicated space for your House or organization.

  • Reserved seating for eight guests
  • House color assignment and table recognition
  • One bottle of champagne
  • Food service
  • Commemorative program
  • Merchandise bags
  • Dressing-room access
Early

$400table for 8

Early$400through Dec. 31, 2027
General$500Jan. 1–Feb. 22, 2028
Purchase tickets Table sales close February 22, 2028—60 days before the Ball.

04 / Multi-Event Pass

One credential. The full experience.

All-AccessPass.

One credential for the complete Heritage Ball experience—from the daytime cultural program through the official afterparty.

  • Day Party / Social
  • Film Screening + Q&A
  • Heritage Ball admission
  • Official Afterparty
Early Bird

$90per guest

Early Bird$90
Standard$100
Final$125
Door$125
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05 / Individual Events

Choose oneexperience.

Individual tickets are for guests who do not need a multi-event pass.

Afternoon

Day Party / Social

Community social, music, connection, and pre-Ball energy.

Early Bird$20
Standard$25
Final$30
Door$30

20Early Bird

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Morning

Film Screening + Q&A

Curated screening followed by a moderated cultural conversation.

Early Bird$15
Standard$20
Final$25
Door$25

15Early Bird

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12:30 AM

Official Afterparty

The official late-night celebration after the Ball.

Early Bird$30
Standard$30
Final$30
Door$45

30Early Bird

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06 / Add-Ons

Upgrade yourexperience.

Fast Pass and VIP upgrades require an eligible admission ticket.

VIP Upgrade

Limited upgrade inventory for eligible Ball admission tickets.

Early Bird$75
Standard$90
Final$100
Door$100

75Early Bird

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Merch Bundle

Choose from standard and premium Heritage Ball merchandise bundles.

$40–$75

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Donation Add-On

Add direct support for Heritage Ball scholarships and community impact.

$10 / $25 / $50

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07 / Before You Buy

Know youraccess.

01

Walking Categories

There is no separate category entry fee. Purchase Ball admission, then complete category registration and check-in on-site.

02

Automatic Pricing

The website changes displayed prices automatically. Ticket Fairy must use the same scheduled tiers to keep checkout pricing aligned.

03

House Table Deadline

House Table sales close February 22, 2028, even if inventory remains, so production can finalize seating and hospitality.

08 / Your Move

Secure your place.Meet us on the floor.

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