Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala

Friday, July 26, 2024

 

Our Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala opens Grand Prix Race Week in formal style! This is a must for any auto enthusiast who enjoys shiny cars, fine dining and great company. In addition to being one of the city’s best summer parties, it is also a significant fundraiser for our charity partners. Bobby Rahal Auto Group is the presenting Sponsor.


2024 PVGP Gala at PPG Wintergarden

We are excited to take the Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala to the beautiful PPG Place and the Wintergarden downtown on a Friday night. 

 



The Bachelor Boys Band will be performing live for us in the grand ballroom. They specialize in high-energy music and infuse every event with fun and pride themselves on filling dance floors. See their YouTube Video

Thank you to our generous sponsors

If you would like to sponsor our event there are still opportunities available. 2023 Gala Sponsorship – PDF

2022 PVGP Blacktie Gala

2023 Schedule
Event and Silent Auction Open: 6:30 PM
Open Bar 6:30 – 7:30 PM Sponsored by Baird
Opening Remarks & Dinner: 8:00 PM
Live Indy 500 Auction: 8:30 PM Sponsored by Bobby Rahal Auto Group
Dessert: 9:00 PM
Bachelor Boys Band – 9:00 PM

 


 

Gala Committee

Brenda Tenison – chairperson
Amy Hahn Beck
Deborah Davis
Michelle DelBianco
Nikki Hamer
Beatriz Harrison
Jami Jahn
Evelyn Kelly Searle
Maggie Schmotzer
Jonathan Sweet
Jessie Tait

If you are interested in learning more or contributing an auction prize please email Brenda Tenison

 

Event details: Start date Friday, July 26, 2024 6:30 pm End date Friday, July 26, 2024 11:00 pm Calendar Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala
Organizer

Brenda Tenison
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association

Organizer details

 

Venue details Venue

Fox Chapel Golf Club

Address

426 Fox Chapel Road

City Pittsburgh Postal code 15238 State PA
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