It certainly would not be the Dallas Margarita Ball without our Signature Margaritas!  Guests will find them available on the 1st and 2nd floors.  Limited quantities are available.

This is our “Thank You!” for your generous support and donations!

Cash bars are also available in all areas of the Ball. Drink Tickets can be obtained at Will Call and Gift Certificate / Raffle Ticket Sales locations – prior to and during the Ball. Drink Tickets can be secured from any of the 30+ Cashiers inside the Ball.

Drink prices are set by the hotel and includes:

• Soft Drinks, Water, and Beer (Domestic/Import)
• Wine or Mixed Drinks.

All guests are encouraged to enjoy responsibly!

TABC regulations are strictly enforced.

To benefit all our guests attending the Dallas Margarita Ball, the Dallas Margarita Society has adopted a “ZERO TOLERANCE” DRESS CODE, which will be strictly enforced.

Security will check all guests. If you don’t comply, you won’t be admitted to the Ball.

We regret any inconvenience, but this policy will not be waived for any reason.

BLACK TIE (TUXEDO) PREFERRED
DARK SUIT AND TIE REQUIRED
ALL CASUAL WEAR STRICTLY PROHIBITED

NO JEANS, SHORTS, OPEN COLLARS, HATS,
SPORT COATS, ATHLETIC SHOES, OR SANDALS

 

Elite Casino Events is proud to be associated with the Dallas Margarita Society, by providing a casino for the Dallas Margarita Ball. We are proud to develop an outstanding atmosphere of fun, entertainment, and awe for all who attend the Dallas Margarita Ball. All this in an effort to raise toys and money for the At-Risk children of the North Texas community.

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Below is a list of fun facts and tips for having fun at the Ball:

1. Margarita Ball Tip #1: Get a hotel room. Everything is so much more fun if you are staying in the building before and after the ball. The Sheraton usually sells out quickly, so if that happens, stay somewhere near the hotel if you can.
2. Margarita Ball Tip #2: Bring some food for your hotel room or go out to dinner before the Ball. There is No Food at the Margarita Ball and you will be hungry. There might be some food at an After Party, if you’re invited to one, however it goes fast!
3. Margarita Ball Tip #3: If you do not get a hotel room, take an Uber or a cab. Seriously, this is a party and it gets a little crazy. An Uber or Cab ride to most parts of Dallas costs about the same as most parking places in downtown and there are bunch of officers on duty that night for various reasons.
4. Margarita Ball Tip #4: Get to the hotel early! You may see a few lines that night so get everywhere early and you might avoid them.
5. Margarita Ball Tip #5: Hydrate.
6. Margarita Ball Tip #6: Have a home base. There will be 12,000 people at the Ball so it’s smart to have places to meet your friends in case you get separated. If you lose everyone within the first 30 minutes, get out there and make new friends.
7. Margarita Ball Tip #7: BE NICE. This is a charity party.
8. Margarita Ball Tip #8: It is a marathon, not a sprint! Have fun tonight, but pace yourself. Many first timers end up hitting it so hard they never see the end of the Ball let alone any of the After Parties.
9. Margarita Ball Tip #9: Charge your camera and phone. You will be using both all night. Cell coverage is a little spotty. Plan on texting a lot. **Also have planned meeting areas and times in case you get separated**
10. Margarita Ball Tip #10: Margaritas stations are free, until they run out. And they do run out…
11. Margarita Ball Tip #11: Dress well. This is a black tie event. You want to look good. People will not be allowed into the Ball wearing shorts, hats, jeans, open collared shirts, etc. The Dumb and Dumber outfits do not count as a tux. There will be teams checking dress code at the door and around the Ball. If you are not dressed in a tux or dark suit, you will not be able to get in, or asked to leave if you make it through.
12. Margarita Ball Tip #12: Say hi to people. This is the largest Party/Social Mixer in the US so make the most of it.
13. Margarita Ball Tip #13: The bars take drink tokens and tickets that you can buy at the ball right next to the bar. Bring a credit card for the silent auction and casino, and some cash as well for tips and random incidentals. We suggest getting your drink tickets early since the lines grow as the night goes on.
14. Margarita Ball Tip #14: There are two entrances to the ball. The sky bridge on the 2nd floor and the glass doors on the first floor facing the street. There is almost never a line at the 1st floor entrance. Of course now that I said that…
15. Margarita Ball Tip #15: Don’t freak out. There are going to be a lot of people at the ball. There have been margaritas accidentally spilled every year…..it’s a tradition. Is it annoying? Yep. But it happens. Do not freak out.
16. Margarita Ball Tip #16: Take Uber/cab. I know I said it twice. DO NOT DRIVE DRUNK. A $30 ride could save you thousands of dollars. And more importantly somebody’s life.
17. Margarita Ball Tip #17: Bring a cool toy!!! Think about what a 6-12 year old boy or girl would love to get (valued at about $35 per attendee). And, it’s a great way to start a conversation with the other guests. The way we put it is if you were to only get one gift this year for Christmas what would you want? For a lot of kids that’s the reality.
18. Margarita Ball Tip #18: When you see somebody at the ball in uniform, thank them. Not just for helping out at the Ball but for their service overall. These people sacrifice daily for things we take for granted far too often. And they are also here to keep the ball safe and fun.
19. Margarita Ball Tip #19: Hit the dance floor. Guys that’s where the ladies are. If you don’t know how to dance, learn before the Ball. Google it or something.
20. Margarita Ball Tip #20: Ladies, dress for the weather.
21. Margarita Ball Tip #21: ***Remember your invite and ID!!!!!*** If you do not have your invite and ID, you are not getting into the ball. Members and directors cannot walk people past the checkers.
22. Margarita Ball Tip #22: Bring comfortable shoes to change into after the ball. Men and women. The after parties go on till around 3. This is a long night.
23. Margarita Ball Tip #23: Rest before the Ball. If you are in a hotel room, get some sleep that afternoon. Check in early and take a nap.
24. Margarita Ball Tip #24: Explore the whole Ball. The 3rd floor is open! Three different floors with Casinos, world class DJs, kick butt silent auction, Wine Pull, and performing artists.
25. Margarita Ball Tip #25: Escalators seem to get shut down every other year, especially from 9 pm on. It’s a crowd thing. People are not able to get off the escalator fast enough with the crowd. There will be an elevator open this year to help. Another alternative, cross the street or skybridge into the hotel and use those. It’s a work around, but you are at the largest Black-tie Invitation only event in the world.
26. Margarita Ball Tip #26: Smoking is NOT allowed inside the ball. Best bet is to exit the first (ground) floor and smoke on the sidewalk.
27. Margarita Ball Tip #27: Check out the silent auction. It’s on the first floor. There are some amazing things in there.
28. Margarita Ball Tip #28: Final Ball check list:
    • Cash
    • Credit card for silent auction and casino
    • **YOUR ID**
    • Toy or $$ to buy a gift certificate
    • Aspirin
    • ***INVITES***
    • Camera/Phone – Fully Charged
    • Awesome Tux or Dress
    • An awesome feeling of excitement knowing you are going to have the best time AND you are helping children all over north Texas
    • Determine a meeting place in case you get separated

All Margarita Ball Pre-Parties and Post-Parties must be approved by the Dallas Margarita Society.

You may leave the Ball at any time. However, if you would like to return to the Ball, then you will need a Re-Entry Wristband. Please make sure you have one on before you exit the Ball.

The Dallas Margarita Society takes great concern in providing safety and security for our guests.  We provide over 300 personnel including officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, officers from the Dallas Police Department, troops from the Texas State Guard, and various other agencies in the DFW area.  A number of quick response EMS/EMT Medical Teams are also present along with a staffed onsite medical room.

Your safety and security come first.

Join us in raising funds for Dallas Children’s Charities through the Dallas Margarita Society Silent Auction. The silent auction, prominently showcases local products and services valued at over $1 Million. Our Silent Auction has become one of the most popular features at the ball, as well as one of our largest fundraising opportunities. Items include:

• Fine wines and local restaurant dining experiences
• Autographed sports, movie and television memorabilia
• Exquisite art paintings, prints and sculptures for all types of collectors
• Travel and vacation packages
• Health and pampering treatments fit for any deserving significant other

All proceeds of the auction benefit Dallas Children’s Charities, which help family oriented local charities in the DFW area.

Registration

Participants may register at the Silent Auction at  Dallas Margarita Ball the day of the event. A credit card is required for registration.

Silent Auction Location and Hours

The Silent Auction is located in the first floor atrium of the Dallas Margarita Ball and is open the night of the Margarita Ball between the hours of 7:00 pm and 11:30 pm.

Pick up of items

All items won during the Silent Auction may be picked up immediately following the Silent Auction on Saturday night from 11:30pm to 12:30am or Sunday morning from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Donating Items

Expose your services or products to the Dallas Margarita Ball’s 11,000 affluent guests by donating items to the silent auction. All proceeds benefit Dallas Children’s Charities, a 501 (c)(3) charity, and affords donors the maximum tax deduction for donated products and services as allowed by law.

• Must register at Silent Auction
• Only valid for winning bids of over $100
• Only 1 coupon redeemed per item won
• Not valid for Wine Pull
• Not valid for Card Pull
• Redeemable only by the person whose name appears on the coupon
• Expires the night of the ball when Silent Auction checkout closes
• Only valid for the face value if presented/redeemed at checkout ONLY the night of the ball
• Not valid for any other time, not Sunday Morning
• Not for any type of credit or shipping and handling charges

The City of Dallas is smoke free.

A Smoking Area is available outside the 1st Floor Entrance.

In the spirit of the Ball, we ask that each of you donate a toy valued at $35 per person. Or you may also make a monetary donation instead – $35 per person or $70 per couple.
Toys are for a boy or girl between the ages of 6 and 12, unwrapped.

A Will Call table will be set up on the 2nd Floor of the Sheraton, hotel side, beginning at 1:30pm on the afternoon of the Ball. Will Call will be open until 11:00pm.  You can arrange to leave or pick up Ball invitations there.

The Dallas Margarita Ball will take place on the following future dates listed below.  These dates are always subject to change.

• November 23, 2024
• November 22, 2025

No, invitations are not included in the purchase of a table or reserved area.

Yes, all attendees are required to have an invitation to enter the ball.  Invitations are included in sponsorships and quantity depends on the respective sponsorship level.

Tables are included in some upper sponsorship levels.  Contact the VP of sponsors for more information.

There are no requirements to become a sponsor, only a willingness to support local children’s charities and abide by the DMS sponsorship agreement.

No, sponsorship ribbons are included with each sponsorship package to allow access to certain sponsor areas in the Margarita Ball.

No, the sponsor areas are a benefit for DMS sponsors.  Sponsors have access to all areas of the Margarita Ball except for Private VIP areas or the Reserved Table areas that are purchased prior to the event.

Sponsorships are donations to the Dallas Children’s Charities and are not considered purchasing attendance to the Margarita Ball.  As such, sponsorships are not refundable.

• Know a Director, Director Emeritus, or Member of DMS.  Keep in mind DMS invitations are very limited in number.
• Attend a DMS happy hour and other events.  DMS will periodically make a limited number of invitations available at our events.
• Through limited Sponsorship opportunities.  Sponsorships are donations to Dallas Children’s Charities and thus are not refundable.

The Margarita Ball is not a ticketed event, it is by invitation only.  Invitations are available through the above methods.  The only way to guarantee invitations to the Margarita Ball is through sponsorships.