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The Masquerade

THE MASQUERADE
An evening of mystery, music & masks
Saturday, October 17 · 2026 7:00 – 11:00 PM Location TBD Masks Required
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The Evening

What Awaits Behind the Mask

✦ Why We Gather ✦

More than a party, this night is a thank-you to our volleyball community — the players, families, and friends who make it what it is.

A celebration of our people, behind the mask.

A heartfelt shoutout to the volleyball organizations & clubs that bring us together: our partner organizations (full list coming soon).

And the invitation is open — everyone is welcome, and anyone can invite anyone. Bring the people who make your nights better.

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When

Saturday, October 17, 2026
7:00 – 11:00 PM

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Where

Location TBD — we'll announce the venue soon. Watch your email.

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Dress

Cocktail attire & a mask. The more mysterious, the better.

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Hosted Bar

A hosted bar served all night by our licensed partner, Shake It Up. 21+ with valid ID to be served.

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Live DJ

A full night of music to keep the floor moving from dusk till close.

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Photo Booth

Our signature backdrop plus our photographer, Justin Jenkens, capturing the night.

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Bites & Sips

Self-serve stations of finger foods, lemonade & water all evening.

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Best Mask Contest

Come in your finest disguise — a prize for the most striking mask.

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Surprises

A few mysteries we'll keep behind the curtain until the night itself.

How the Night Unfolds

The Evening's Arc

7:00 PM · Doors & Welcome
Arrive, check in, grab your first drink from the open bar.
7:30 PM · Mask Contest Entry
Strike a pose at the photo booth — voting opens for best mask.
8:30 PM · Food & Drink Top-Off
Stations refreshed; the dance floor heats up.
9:30 PM · Best Mask Crowned
Winner announced — and a few surprises along the way.
11:00 PM · Last Dance
The masks come off. Until next time.
The Vibe

A Glimpse from Last Year

View Last Year's Formal Gallery ↗

Photos by MIL Media from our March formal.

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Your Masquerade Photos

Snapped something great at the event? Add it here — photos appear on the site after a quick review.

Admission

Secure Your Invitation

Your ticket is admission to a private masquerade — an evening of music, food, a live DJ, a photo booth, the mask contest, and a hosted bar. It is entry to the event, not a purchase of drinks. Guests 21+ with valid ID may be served at the bar.

Early Bird · Best Price

EARLY BIRD

$50
June 7 – July 31
  • Lowest price of the season
  • Entered to win an early-bird prize
  • Locks in your spot

GENERAL

$60
August 1 – Event
  • Admission to the full evening
  • Music, food, photo booth & more
  • Reserve while spots remain
Early-Bird Pricing Ends In
The Anticipation Wall

Share the Excitement

Leave a note for the crowd — your hype, your countdown, a hint about your mask.

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Night-of Awards

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked

Cocktail attire and a mask. Black-tie optional — but the mask is required. Get creative; there's a prize for the best one.

The venue is being finalized. Once it's set, we'll announce it here and email everyone who's RSVP'd — so be sure to reserve your spot.

Reserve on the RSVP tab, then send your total via Venmo to @gsunseri (there's a one-tap "Pay with Venmo" button). Your spot is confirmed once we match your payment.

Absolutely — choose your party size on the RSVP form. Each guest's ticket is the same price, and bringing a new face earns you a referral reward.

This is RSVP-only and capacity is limited to 110, so please reserve and pay ahead. If tickets remain, door entry may be available at the higher price.

A live DJ, a photo booth with photographer Justin Jenkens, food stations, the mask contest, a hosted bar (21+ with valid ID to be served), and a few surprises — all part of your admission to the evening.

Full refund if you cancel on or before September 17, 2026 (30 days out) — just send us a note on the FAQ & Contact tab. After that, tickets are non-refundable, but always transferable: send a friend in your place and let us know their name.

✦ Bring a Companion ✦

Mystery loves company. Invite a friend who hasn't been before — when they reserve & mention your name, you both win.

For every new guest you bring, take your pick of a reward: a free entry to a Blueprint Athletics tournament, money off a Blueprint Athletics training program, or a free tournament entry with a partner volleyball organization (list finalizing soon). Just have them drop your name in the "Who invited you?" field below.

Reserve Your Place

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The Guest List

Who's Coming

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Each guest pays the ticket price.
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Your spot is confirmed once we match your payment — usually within a day.
Hosted Bar · by Shake It Up

The Bar

The bar is hosted & complimentary for guests — served by our licensed mobile-bar partner, Shake It Up. Guests 21+ with valid ID may be served.

Shake It Up! · Boutique Mobile Bar

Our hosted bar is in the hands of Caity & Cole, the co-owners of Shake It Up! — an Apex, NC boutique beverage company with 8+ years of combined experience. They craft cocktails and seasonal syrups from local, organic ingredients and bring genuinely exceptional hospitality to every event. We couldn't be in better hands — the drinks (and the people) are the real deal.

Visit Shake It Up ↗
Coming Soon

Specialty Drink Poll

Soon you'll be able to vote on the specialty cocktail you most want to see — helping Caity & Cole tailor the menu to the crowd. Check back here closer to the night!

The full menu of cocktails & pours will be revealed here closer to the night.

Signature Cocktails

  • Menu coming soon ✦

Zero-Proof & Mocktails

  • Menu coming soon ✦

Beer & Wine

  • Menu coming soon ✦

On the House

  • LemonadeHouse-made, all night
  • WaterStill & sparkling
Music

DJ & Songs

Our DJ · To Be Announced

We're locking in the perfect DJ to keep the floor moving all night. Their details will land right here once they're booked — stay tuned!

For the DJ

Request a Song

Help build the night's soundtrack. Drop the songs you want to hear — we'll pass the list to the DJ.

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Lend a Hand

Help Host the Night

This night runs on the hands that build it. Claim a role below — every slot you fill is one less thing to worry about on the night of.

🎁 We reward our volunteers

Thank-you for lending a hand! Every volunteer gets money back on their ticket — reimbursed after the night, once your shift is done. The tougher the role, the bigger the reward:

Hardest roles → Free entryMid roles → $25 offLighter roles → $15 off
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Contact Us

Questions, a cancellation, or anything else? Send us a note and we'll get back to you.

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