2025 NC11 Democrat Gala
Saturday, August 23, 2025
5:30 PM Reception
7-10 PM Dinner and Festivities
Be a Gala Sponsor
Kuwohi Sponsor
Table for 8, reserved, print program recognition
$ 2,000
Balsam High Top Sponsor
Table for 8, reserved
$ 1,320
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Linville Peak Sponsor
Half-Table for 4, reserved
$ 660
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Hiwassee Sponsor
Reception and dinner
$ 165
The NC11 Democratic Party is extremely excited to announce the 2025 NC11 Democrat Gala!
Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Doubletree Hilton Biltmore Village in Asheville!
Deadline to register is August 17th.
Please help us make this event successful.
More details about our Keynote Speaker to follow.
The program includes a catered dinner and reception, and program. Honorees from our District 11 counties will receive the 2025 Annual Ramsey Award, and one hard working Democrat in District 11 will receive the 2025 Democrat of the Year award.
Each Gala attendee must complete a separate registration
GALA Ticket $ 115 each
Young Democrat GALA Ticket $ 75 each
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For more information about sponsorship
Click on the registration link, complete your registration and purchase the sponsor level you want.
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Each attendee must register separately and can then identify the sponsor on their registration and submit without payment.
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Gala Attendance Tips
Please park IN THE REAR of the hotel and enter through the rear door to get to registration.
Please try to arrive as close to 5:30 as possible so registration can be fully set up to get your meal ticket, drink ticket and name tag.
Please bring some TIP $$ for the bartenders and for Open Bar if you want additional drinks.
If you are willing to volunteer for some important check-in duties please arrive by 4:30 to get your assignments. We could use at least 6-8 volunteers. If you are interested, please email our 1st Vice Chair, Beth Hampton Jones, at 1vc@nc11democrats.org so we know to look out for you. Thank you!
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The banquet hall doors will open at 6:30. When you find your seat in the banquet hall please put your meal ticket out where your server can see it so they know what entrees to bring to your table.
Note: Reserved tables were purchased in advance and will have a special designation. Thank you for your support.
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For this special occasion dress is ✨ semi-formal ✨ business casual ✨ All bling accepted ✨ ​​
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Stay the evening at the Doubletree Hilton Biltmore Village in Asheville for a special rate while rooms remain available. Use this Attendee Website link to reserve room(s).
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Our Keynote Speaker
Nicole Quick
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Nicole Quick serves as a Government Relations Officer for Carolina Forward, where she is on the front lines, working to create a more just, democratic, and prosperous North Carolina for every resident.
Drawing on a robust foundation as a community organizer, county Party chair, and legislative candidate, Nicole possesses an intimate understanding of North Carolina politics, which is instrumental in advancing Carolina Forward's critical goals at the state legislature.
A lifelong advocate, her passion for justice and equity — ensuring everyone has a fair shot — sparked her political engagement in college and continues to fuel her impactful work today.
Doubletree Biltmore Village in Asheville
