Theme Release Party

Since 2002, Masquerage has earned the reputation as Dayton’s Party of Parties, attended by hundreds of costumed guests for a an evening of dancing, drinking and decadence to benefit Equitas Health (formerly ARC Ohio).

Decor, costumes and entertainment for this extravaganza center around a theme each year, and that curiosity about the theme spawned an annual theme release party staring back in 2010. The first Masquerage in 2002 , was dubbed A Celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom & Love. It wasn’t until 2005 that specific themes shaped the masks required ball.

Here are to the best of my recollection the themes of Masquerage past:

Masquerage 2006

2015: Viva Las Vegas
2014: Dirty Little Secrets
2013: Once Upon A Time

2012: Vixens & Villains

2011: A Decade of Decadence

2010: Heavenly Pleasures & Sinful Delights
2009: An Evening of Fantastical Oddities and Astonishing Wonders!

2008: A Sexy intergalactic Adventure

2007: A Glam Rock Odyessy

2006: An Evening of Divine Pleasure

2005: Tribal

You can be amongst the first to find out the theme for the 2017 event on Wed, July 12th as The Dayton Racquet Club sponsors the reveal party from 6-8pm. You’ll even get inspiration for costumes from the Runway Show produced Mary Kathryn Burnside of Clash Dayton. Tickets are $25 and include light appetizers and a complimentary cocktail/beverage.

DMM TICKET GIVEAWAY: We’ve got 2 pairs of tickets for the theme release party (a $50 value). You can enter the drawing for our giveaway by liking and sharing this post and leaving a comment below on why you should win.

Welcome cocktail from 2012 Masquerage

Party guests will also have the opportunity to get a $10 discount on tickets for the 2017 Masquerage, which will be held on Saturday, Oct 21st at the Roundhouse at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Masquerage Tickets:

General Admission tickets — $65 presale/$75 @ door includes specialty welcome cocktail, complimentary appetizers, entry into the main event with night-long dancing and entertainment on the Main stage.

Red Ribbon Lounge tickets — $150 presale/$175 @ door includes all the benefits of the main event ticket PLUS exclusive VIP lounge with open bar, specialty food, VIP SWAG bag, and entertainment throughout the venue.

This year’s event represents one of the largest public opportunities to raise awareness and critical fund for HIV/AIDS medical care and treatment, HIV prevention (which includes PrEP), and a variety of other services like primary care, behavioral health counseling, and dental care – one of the highest unmet needs for those living with HIV.

Full Disclosure: From 2009-2014 I was the Special Events Director at ARC Ohio and produced Masquerage.