The 33rd Annual Slovak Ball & 60th Anniversary Diamond Gala

A Brilliant Legacy. A Bright Future.

The Slovak-American Cultural Center requests the pleasure of your company at The 33rd Annual Slovak Ball 2027. This year, we proudly commemorate our 60th (Diamond) Anniversary with a spectacular Black & White Diamond Gala, an exquisite evening dedicated to six decades of vibrant culture, excellence in the arts, sports, and sciences, and enduring community.

Step into the sparkling world of our Black & White Diamond Gala, a spectacular celebration where timeless tradition seamlessly blends with a bold vision for tomorrow. Surrounded by refined décor in elegant shades of black and white, you will be swept away by captivating music and an ambiance of pure sophistication. Together, we will honor our shared roots, toast our collective achievements, and embrace the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.

To capture the elegance of this diamond milestone, we cordially invite our guests to embody the spirit of the celebration by wearing elegant black and/or white attire, with a touch of sparkle to mark our 60 remarkable years.

Adding to the excitement of our Diamond Anniversary celebration, we are delighted to welcome HEX, one of Slovakia's most beloved pop bands! Formed in Bratislava in 1989, HEX has enjoyed more than 35 years on the Slovak music scene, captivating audiences with its distinctive sound and timeless hits. With songs that have become part of Slovakia's musical identity and are loved by generations of fans, HEX will bring a special taste of home, nostalgia, and unmistakable Slovak energy to The Slovak Ball 2027!

Program

Cocktail hour begins at 7:00 PM, followed by the official opening of The Slovak Ball at 8:00 PM in the majestic grand ballroom.

The night features:

Extensive hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour from 7:00 PM
Multi-course, gourmet served dinner
Premium open bar until 1:00 AM
Live Slovak-American music by Express Band until 2:00 AM
A very special concert by HEX, one of Slovakia's celebrated music groups.
Dancing throughout the evening
Midnight Slavic-themed buffet
Signature Slovak Ball Raffle with exclusive, one-of-a-kind prizes

Tickets:

Tickets are available exclusively online on this platform, Ticketbarber.com, and are transferable with the written consent of S-ACC. To request consent to transfer tickets, email SlovakAmericanCC@gmail.com.

Do NOT purchase tickets from anyone on social media or from anyone you do not know personally.

Tickets are strictly non-refundable.

Early Bird Slovak Ball 2027 tickets are available until December 15 at $190; thereafter The Slovak Ball tickets are $210 per person and will be available for sale until sold out.

Young Adult Tickets (up to age 25) are available until December 15 only at $160. As seating is limited, purchase your tickets early!

Seating:

Please indicate seating preferences when prompted while purchasing tickets. Twelve (12) people are seated per table. If your party is fewer than twelve (12) people, please note we will need to seat other guests at the table. Guests whose tickets are purchased together will automatically be seated together unless ticket buyer indicates otherwise. If anything changes with a seating request, please email SlovakAmericanCC@gmail.com. When arriving at The Royal Manor, guests will be given their table numbers.

Attire: Black tie (tuxedos for men and evening gowns for women). Preferably Black and/or White colors.

Donations: While purchasing tickets to The Slovak Ball, please consider making a donation to the Slovak-American Cultural Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Slovak culture and heritage in the U.S. and run 100% by volunteers. All donations support Slovak-American Cultural Center programming, including scholarships awarded annually for the study of Slovak language at our partner institution, the Summer Language Institute (SLI) at the University of Pittsburgh.

Questions? Please email in Slovak or English at: SlovakAmericanCC.org