3rd Annual Harvest Gala
The Kearney Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the third annual HARVEST GALA on Thursday, September 28th, 2023, at Tobacco Barn Farm. This vintage black tie affair will showcase, celebrate, and recognize our Chamber businesses.
Featuring networking, open bar, dinner by Hoffman’s D’Creamery, Business Excellence Awards, Scholarship Dessert Dash, Comedian Rik Roberts, and so much more!
- When: Thursday Evening, September 28th, 2023 - 6pm thru 9pm
- Where: Tobacco Barn Farm - 18503 State Route 33, Holt, Missouri 64048 (Click to View)
- Who: YOU! But Seating is Limited. Reserve Your Tickets Today! (Click Here)
- Attire: Vintage Black Tie
Event Timeline
- 5:30 – 6:00 PM - VIP Cocktails with Sponsors, Award Nominees, and special celebrity guest
- 6:00 – 6:30 PM - Networking with cocktails and passed appetizers
- 6:30 - 7:00 PM - Dinner/Buffet Line Opens
- 7:00 – 7:45 PM - Recognition and Awards
- 7:45 - 8:00 PM - Dessert Dash
- 8:15 - 9:00 PM - Entertainment, Bar Closes
Gala FAQs
“Dressed up like a million-dollar trooper
Trying hard to look like Gary Cooper (super-duper)
If you’re blue, and you don’t know where to go to
Why don’t you go where fashion sits? Puttin’ on the ritz.”
You’ll look very smart in your VINTAGE (1930s-60s) attire! The 1930s are remembered for financial difficulties, but it was a decade that was very defining in fashion and style. Paris designers competed with the upcoming Hollywood scene to give fashion lovers innovative designs.
What made eveningwear formal in the early 1940s was the use of decoration. Sequins, applique and beads were not rationed or restricted and were used to embellish dress bodices, jackets and sweaters. They added sparkle while keeping costs down.
In the 50s, though it became increasingly acceptable for women to wear slacks for some occasions, overall the fashion mood in the fifties leaned towards femininity and formality. This was especially true in eveningwear as the cocktail dress was introduced to the public.
When we think of the early 1960s, we think of the sophisticated style of Jackie O, Pan Am when Doris Day was still the style icon of choice for many women. This may well be the transition period from the exceptionally feminine 1950s fashions to the free styles of the swingin 60s – but it epitomises the elegance of our golden era of fashion and gives it the finale it deserves.
Dessert Dash is a fun way to get to know those at your table, raise money for Chamber scholarships, and compete with other area businesses at the same time. The table with the highest bid will get to dash to the desserts first and stake their claim to one of the many mouth-wateringly-delicious desserts on display at the Dessert Table. Donor/Sponsorships available.
Golden Harvest Sponsors
Bronzed Bounty Sponsors:
- Tracy Tucker State Farm Insurance
- Platte Clay Electric Cooperative
- Kearney Trust Company
- Jostmeyer Land Solutions
- Walnut Creek Vineyard & Winery
- Cheese the Day KC, LLC
- Hoffman's D'Creamery
- Paisley Candle And Home
- Tobacco Barn Farm
- Pizza Shoppe
- Signarama KC North
- KPGZ 102.7 FM
Corn Moon Sponsors:
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Summit Media Solutions
- Bea's Flowers & Gifts
- Moira Barks Photography
- Thrivent
Mums Bloom Sponsors:
Special Thanks to these Fabulous Committee Members!
- Michelle Turner
- Shannon Lykins
- Lisa Friedel
- Brian Watts
- Jewelee Cox
- Dan Holt
- Kristen Atwell
- Niki Allen
Thank You to these 2023 Table Sponsors!
- Kearney Trust Company
- Harmony Hill Animal Hospital
- Tobacco Barn Farm
- Lockbaud LLC
- Tracy Tucker State Farm Insurance
- Kearney School District
- Fulfillment House
- Summit Media Solutions
- Verimore Bank
- Porter's Building Center
- YOU!!!
Thank You to these 2023 Desert Dash Sponsors!
- Pizza Shoppe
- Tobacco Barn Farm
- Alliance Advisors
- Summit Media Solutions
- Hoffman's D'Creamery
- Verimore Bank
- CONRAD'S Local Kitchen & Patio
- Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
- Kearney School District
- 102.7FM KPGZ
- Kearney Historic Museum
- Kearney Fire & Rescue
- Signarama
- Kearney Chamber & Welcome Center
- Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative
Business Excellence Awards
These awards recognize outstanding business excellence demonstrated through an exhaustive process of peer nomination, evaluation and ultimately to be judged as a winner.
Business Excellence Awards will be presented and winners announced on September 28th at the Harvest Gala. All Award Nominees are invited to join us from 5:30-6PM on the 28th for a very special VIP Happy Hour with Sponsors and a special celebrity guest!
Congratulations to Our 2023 Nominees!
Rising Star
- Bea's Flowers and Gift
- Bridal by SHL
- Farm Fresh Meats
- Gino's Italiano
- Harmony Hill Animal Hospital
- J.Shaw Heating and Cooling
- Jostmeyer Land Solutions
- Kearney Business Group
- Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
- Porters Ace Hardware Building Centers
- Roncali's Power Washing
- Lockbaud - Sam Sapp
- Sknwrx Beauty Studio
- The Regular Joe
- True Health and Performance
- Urban Edge
- Verimore Bank
Chamber Dedication
- Stacy Linder, Three Birdies Boutique
- Jewelee Cox, Tobacco Barn Farm
- Mary Moeller - Campground Commander & KBG President
- Shawn Barber, Conrad's Kitchen and Patio
- Tina Rankin, Hidden Valley Funeral Home
- Kearney Trust
- Kurt Hamilton, Kearney Enrichment Council
- Kristen Atwell, Summit Media Solutions
- Pizza Shoppe
- Desi Jostmeyer
- Turn Key Realty
- Debbie Holt, RE/MAX Advantage
- Brian Watts, KPGZ 102.7FM
Biggest Community Impact
- Fulfillment House
- Farm fresh meats
- Tracy Tucker - State Farm
- Brian Watts - KPGZ 102.7 FM
- Kurt Hamilton, Kearney Enrichment Council
- Randy Pogue
- Kearney Parks and Recreation
- Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
- Paisley Candle and Home/Paisley Perk
Citizen of the Year Bob Tate Memorial Award
- Brian Watts
- Connie Stoffle
- Gerri Spencer
- Jennifer Grossl
- Jim Eldridge
- Kurt Hamilton
- Lyle Updike
- Mack Porter
- Stacie Bratcher
- Tammy Ball
Business of the Year
- Nelson Home Group-Kearney Strong
- Hoffman's D'Creamery
- Kearney Historic Museum
- Urban Edge
- Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
- Clay County Savings Bank
- Betty's Place
- Paisley Perk
- Kearney Enrichment Council
- Roncali's Power Washing
- Lockbaud LLC
- Summit Media Solutions
Available Sponsorship Opportunities
Golden Harvest Sponsor - $1000
- Exclusive advertising on KPGZ radio and e-news for one month ($300 value)
- Half page ad in event program.
- Includes a total of four (4) event tickets and Bronzed Bounty benefits.
- Invitation to Pre-Event VIP networking
Bronzed Bounty Sponsor - $550
- Logo recognition on event signage, banners and program.
- Logo featured in an exclusive thank you post on social media
- Includes two (2) event tickets and Corn Moon benefits.
- Invitation to Pre-Event VIP networking
Corn Moon Sponsor - $275
- Verbal thank you from stage during event.
- Includes one (1) event ticket and Mums Bloom benefits.
- Invitation to Pre-Event VIP networking
Mums Bloom Sponsor - $125
- Recognition on the gala event web page at www.kearneychamber.org and on social media.
- Recognition on event banners and program.
- Recognition in weekly emails during month of September.
- Invitation to Pre-Event VIP networking
Dessert Dash Donor/Sponsor - $50
- Either donate a decadent in-kind dessert to feed eight people,
- OR for $50 we'll order, pickup, and deliver your dessert for you.
- You'll receive recognition on the dessert dash table, during the dessert dash and in the event program.