The Equest 45th Annual Blue Ribbon Gala rides into Gilley’s Dallas on April 25, 2026. Led by Chairs Melinda and Mark Knowles and Honorary Chair Lynn McBee, this dazzling evening blends Southern charm with Texas-sized fun, all in support of Equest’s mission to change lives through the human-horse connection. Expect a seated gourmet dinner with signature cocktails, thrilling live and silent auctions, a prestigious awards presentation, and an electrifying performance from Jordan Kahn’s Manhattan Orchestra to two-step the night away. Don your finest Texas-chic attire—cowboy boots welcome—and join us for a night where glitz, glam, and giving take center stage.
Tables of ten start at $5,000, and sponsorships are also available. Underwriting opportunities are available at various levels starting at $5,000 as a category sponsor. Individual tickets will be released closer to the date. For more information and to purchase tables, please visit www.equest.org/gala or contact Angela Escamilla at gala@equest.org or (972) 412-1099 ext. 209.