Saints and sinners alike are invited
to a swingin’ soiree on the bayou
at the 17th annual Boilermaker Ball
Masked in joie de vivre and je ne sais quoi,
delight in the fanfare and mystique
Vive le Mardi Gras!
Gather round just before Fat Tuesday
The Boilermaker Ball has sold out! If you need assistance, contact specialevents@purdueforlife.org.
$200
MEMBERS
(Purdue Alumni Association, President’s Council, John Purdue Club, or Parents & Families Club)
$275
NONMEMBERS
$125
YOUNG ALUMNI
(Graduated within the last 10 years)
A portion of event proceeds benefit the Purdue Scholarship Fund.
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RENDEZVOUS |
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|---|---|
|
5:30PM |
Jump into our jubilee with a sip of something spirited, then pose for a keepsake photo with Purdue Pete. |
|
BON APPÉTIT |
|
|
7PM |
Join the parade to indulge in a feast and show fit for the King of Mardi Gras. |
|
FAIS DO-DO |
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|
8PM |
It’ll be a hot time in the old town when Endless Summer Band starts burnin’ up the floor. |
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LAGNIAPPE |
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|
11PM |
Enjoy a little something extra before we end the evening with “Hail Purdue!” and fade into the shadows. |
LOCATION
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
The Boilermaker Ball room block has closed, but the hotel may still have rooms available. Please contact the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown for more information.
PARKING
Valet and self-parking are available at the hotel.
Self-parking is also available in nearby garages.
WHAT TO WEAR
The Boilermaker Ball is a creative black-tie event, and you are encouraged to incorporate themed elements with your formal attire.
Get gussied up with beads, baubles, and boas for our Big Easy shindig, and embrace the spirit of Mardi Gras behind a glittering mask.
Want more ideas?
Check out our style guide for festive looks.
Are you fixin’ to treat some folks to a night on the town?
Bless your heart. Whether through an in-kind donation or sponsorship, there are many ways that you can be a part of the Purdue for Life Foundation’s signature event and Purdue’s most famous night.
To learn more about how you or your company can be involved with the 2025 Boilermaker Ball, contact Jessica Richardson at jarichardson@purdueforlife.org.
Serve as the main sponsor of the Boilermaker Ball
- Two tables of 10 at the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Access to the VIP experience for each guest
- Exclusive event experience for each guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Recognition by the emcee during the event
- Recognition at event entrance
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life social media channels
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
Sponsor the predinner entertainment and the live band that performs after dinner
- Table of 10 at the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Access to the VIP experience for each guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Recognition by the emcee during the event
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life social media channels
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
Sponsor the pre-event reception that is exclusive to VIP donors and their guests
- Table of 10 at the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Access to the VIP experience for each guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Branded recognition during VIP experience
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
Sponsor the predinner cocktail hour
- Four tickets to the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Recognition by emcee during event
- Branded recognition displays, including logos on bar signs
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Companies or individuals who wish to show their Purdue pride by supporting the Boilermaker Ball at a higher level are invited to sponsor a table. Table sponsors enjoy many benefits with each giving level, and a portion of each sponsorship is tax deductible.
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ANVIL UNDERWRITER |
GOLD & BLACK SPONSOR |
PURDUE PETE PATRON |
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Table of 10 |
+ |
+ |
+ |
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Recognition on event screens |
+ |
+ |
+ |
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Drink tickets for each guest |
Four per guest |
Three per guest |
Two per guest |
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Recognition on Purdue for Life website |
+ |
+ |
+ |
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Complimentary valet parking for each guest |
+ |
+ |
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Access to VIP experience for each guest |
+ |
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VIP table placement |
+ |
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Recognition on social media |
+ |
THANK YOU TO OUR TABLE SPONSORS
ANVIL UNDERWRITER
Rolls-Royce
GOLD & BLACK SPONSOR
School of Mechanical Engineering
PURDUE PETE PATRONS
American Structurepoint
Balfour
Charlie (ChE’80) and Leigh Smith
College of Veterinary Medicine
David (ECE’85, MS ECE’87) and Donna (T’86) Beering // Intelligent Designs LLC
The DeKryger Family
Earhart Hall Ladies from the ’80s
IU Health
The Potts Family
Purdue Brand Studio
Purdue Global
Tim (M’70) and Kendra (LA’70) Lewis
How much does the Boilermaker Ball cost?
$200 per member
(Purdue Alumni Association, President’s Council, John Purdue Club, or Parents & Families Club)
$275 per nonmember
$125 for alumni who graduated within the past 10 years
You can also purchase tables of 10 at a variety of sponsorship levels.
A portion of event proceeds benefit the Purdue Scholarship Fund.
Are drinks included in the reservation price?
Each guest will receive one drink ticket that can be used at any of the bars. Additional drink tickets are included with some sponsorship levels. Wine and beer are complimentary while supplies last.
Does the event include a silent auction?
The 2025 Boilermaker Ball will not include a silent auction. The Purdue for Life Foundation hosts a virtual silent auction annually in November and December.
What is the attire?
The event is creative black tie—some guests choose to dress in theme, and others wear traditional formal attire.
Is there a special hotel rate available?
The Boilermaker Ball room block has closed, but the hotel may still have rooms available. Please contact the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown for more information.
Are there any additional costs?
The coat check and photos with Purdue Pete are free of charge. Valet and self-parking are available at the hotel for a fee.
Need more information?
Contact specialevents@purdueforlife.org with additional questions.
Saints and sinners alike are invited to a swingin’ soiree on the bayou at the 17th annual Boilermaker Ball
Masked in joie de vivre and je ne sais quoi, delight in the fanfare and mystique
Vive le Mardi Gras!
Gather round just before
Fat Tuesday
The Boilermaker Ball has sold out! If you need assistance, contact specialevents@purdueforlife.org.
$200
MEMBERS
(Purdue Alumni Association, President’s Council, John Purdue Club, or Parents & Families Club)
$275
NONMEMBERS
$125
YOUNG ALUMNI
(Graduated within the last 10 years)
A portion of event proceeds benefit the Purdue Scholarship Fund.
|
RENDEZVOUS |
|
|---|---|
|
5:30PM |
Jump into our jubilee with a sip of something spirited, then pose for a keepsake photo with Purdue Pete. |
|
BON APPÉTIT |
|
|
7PM |
Join the parade to indulge in a feast and show fit for the King of Mardi Gras. |
|
FAIS DO-DO |
|
|
8PM |
It’ll be a hot time in the old town when Endless Summer Band starts burnin’ up the floor. |
|
LAGNIAPPE |
|
|
11PM |
Enjoy a little something extra before we end the evening with “Hail Purdue!” and fade into the shadows. |
LOCATION
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
The Boilermaker Ball room block has closed, but the hotel may still have rooms available. Please contact the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown for more information.
PARKING
Valet and self-parking are available at the hotel. Self-parking is also available in nearby garages.
WHAT TO WEAR
The Boilermaker Ball is a creative black-tie event, and you are encouraged to incorporate themed elements with your formal attire.
Get gussied up with beads, baubles, and boas for our Big Easy shindig, and embrace the spirit of Mardi Gras behind a glittering mask.
Want more ideas?
Check out our style guide for festive looks.
Are you fixin’ to treat some folks to a night on the town?
Bless your heart. Whether through an in-kind donation or sponsorship, there are many ways that you can be a part of the Purdue for Life Foundation’s signature event and Purdue’s most famous night.
To learn more about how you or your company can be involved with the 2025 Boilermaker Ball, contact Jessica Richardson at jarichardson@purdueforlife.org.
Serve as the main sponsor of the Boilermaker Ball
- Two tables of 10 at the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Access to the VIP experience for each guest
- Exclusive event experience for each guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Recognition by the emcee during the event
- Recognition at event entrance
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life social media channels
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
Sponsor the predinner entertainment and the live band that performs after dinner
- Table of 10 at the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Access to the VIP experience for each guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Recognition by the emcee during the event
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life social media channels
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
Sponsor the pre-event reception that is exclusive to VIP donors and their guests
- Table of 10 at the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Access to the VIP experience for each guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Branded recognition during VIP experience
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
Sponsor the predinner cocktail hour
- Four tickets to the event
- Four drink tickets per guest
- Recognition on event screens and other available signage
- Recognition by emcee during event
- Branded recognition displays, including logos on bar signs
- Recognition on the Purdue for Life website
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Companies or individuals who wish to show their Purdue pride by supporting the Boilermaker Ball at a higher level are invited to sponsor a table. Table sponsors enjoy many benefits with each giving level, and a portion of each sponsorship is tax deductible.
Anvil Underwriter
$10,000
Gold & Black Sponsor
$5,500
Purdue Pete Patron
$3,500
THANK YOU TO OUR TABLE SPONSORS
ANVIL UNDERWRITER
Rolls-Royce
GOLD & BLACK SPONSOR
School of Mechanical Engineering
PURDUE PETE PATRONS
American Structurepoint
Balfour
Charlie (ChE’80) and Leigh Smith
College of Veterinary Medicine
David (ECE’85, MS ECE’87) and Donna (T’86) Beering // Intelligent Designs LLC
The DeKryger Family
Earhart Hall Ladies from the ’80s
IU Health
The Potts Family
Purdue Brand Studio
Purdue Global
Tim (M’70) and Kendra (LA’70) Lewis
How much does the Boilermaker Ball cost?
$200 per member
(Purdue Alumni Association, President’s Council, John Purdue Club, or Parents & Families Club)
$275 per nonmember
$125 for alumni who graduated within the past 10 years
You can also purchase tables of 10 at a variety of sponsorship levels.
A portion of event proceeds benefit the Purdue Scholarship Fund.
Are drinks included in the reservation price?
Each guest will receive one drink ticket that can be used at any of the bars. Additional drink tickets are included with some sponsorship levels. Wine and beer are complimentary while supplies last.
Does the event include a silent auction?
The 2025 Boilermaker Ball will not include a silent auction. The Purdue for Life Foundation hosts a virtual silent auction annually in November and December.
What is the attire?
The event is creative black tie—some guests choose to dress in theme, and others wear traditional formal attire.
Is there a special hotel rate available?
The Boilermaker Ball room block has closed, but the hotel may still have rooms available. Please contact the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown for more information.
Are there any additional costs?
The coat check and photos with Purdue Pete are free of charge. Valet and self-parking are available at the hotel for a fee.
Need more information?
Contact specialevents@purdueforlife.org with additional questions.
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