Sir Walter Raleigh Costume Ball
Haw River Ballroom
1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd. , Saxapahaw, NC
This is a costume party. Wear a Renaissance costume, some other historical costume from before 1600, or pick one from our rolling costume closet.
All state and local laws concerning alcohol and contraband will be strictly enforced, of course.
Activities
Dancing
We will be learning and doing dances of a wide range of styles and speeds so there is something for everyone.
Bouncy dancing – got it!
Courtly, elegant dancing – got it!
Weaving through other lines of people – got it!
Spinning about to show off your fancy clothes – got it!
Singing
Between dance sets, we’ll sing some fun and easy rounds from the Tudor era.
Runway
If you like, saunter down the catwalk in your fancy outfit.
Contests
Costume Contest
Have you put together a great outfit? Tell us about it. Separate prizes for the most authentic Tudor outfit and the cutest kid outfit.
Admission
$25 Adults (18+)
Youth 6-17 $15
Children 0-5 FREE
5:00 PM Doors & costume closet open
5:30 PM Orientation for new dancers
6:00 PM First dance set
6:45 PM Singing rounds
7:00 PM Second dance set
7:45 PM Costume Runway
8:00 PM Third dance set
8:45 PM Closing ceremonies
9:00 PM Return borrowed costumes
9:30 PM Doors close