September 18, 2021 Begins at 6 p.m. This western formal features live music, a silent auction, and exquisite cuisine. The Patrons Ball is one of the signature social events of the year in Wyoming. Patrons from near and far gather to renew friendships, network with leaders of industry and government, and make new acquaintances. Immersed […]
Each year, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s Patrons Ball fundraising gala includes a silent auction of beautiful artwork and jewelry, decorative arts, unique experiences, and often an article or two of clothing. In the unprecedented year of 2020, we have moved the auction online as we keep the health and safety of our […]
We have drawn the winning tickets for this year’s necklace raffle. Check out this video of our two drawings, the necklace and the car. A. T. from Surprise, Arizona, had ticket number 0255. The proceeds from the raffle of this beautiful Hopi squash blossom necklace benefit the programs of the Buffalo Bill Center of the […]
We have drawn the winning tickets for this year’s raffle car. Check out this video of our two drawings, the car and the necklace. Martin W. from Casper, Wyoming, had ticket number 1408. The prize for this popular fundraiser was a gorgeous, blue metallic, 1967 GTO. Tickets for the raffle were $20 each or 6 […]
For the vast majority of museums and visitors, Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day is a great opportunity: Museums get exposure, and visitors get free admission to a thousand or so museums throughout America. For the Buffalo Bill Center of the West? It’s a case of good news/bad news. The irony is that periodically Museum Day […]
Patrons Ball Silent Auction Each year generous artists and patrons donate beautiful items to be sold at the Patrons Ball Silent Auction. We do our best to promote the artists and patrons to thank them for their generosity. Below are items we have received to date for the 39th Annual Patrons Ball. Each item has […]