Boots, Black Tie Ball showcases sold out crowd

By Paul Gaudette on Tuesday, January 30, 2024
  • John and Kathy Teague show off their fancy duds at the Boots and Black Tie Ball hosted by Lilly G Arena Productions Saturday, Jan. 17 at Grafton Center. Submitted photo
    John and Kathy Teague show off their fancy duds at the Boots and Black Tie Ball hosted by Lilly G Arena Productions Saturday, Jan. 17 at Grafton Center. Submitted photo
  • Lilly G Royalty (above) attended the event. Jaci Barham (below) performs at the Boots and Black Tie Ball appreciation event. Submitted photo
    Lilly G Royalty (above) attended the event. Jaci Barham (below) performs at the Boots and Black Tie Ball appreciation event. Submitted photo
  • Boots, Black Tie Ball showcases sold out crowd
    Boots, Black Tie Ball showcases sold out crowd
  • Live local artist Jerrel Sustaita entertains crowds at the ball with his paintings. Submitted photo
    Live local artist Jerrel Sustaita entertains crowds at the ball with his paintings. Submitted photo

The Grafton Events Center was filled on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 27 as Lilly G Ranch held a special dinner in appreciation of the sponsors and support they’ve had throughout the last year.

“We appreciate everything the sponsors did to make us successful in 2023,” said Lilly G’Rick Taylor. “2024 is going to be even better.”

To show its appreciation, Lilly G presented supporters with special certificates as they enjoyed a brisket dinner prepared by Josh Williams and live entertainment by musician Jaci Barham and painter Jerrel Sustaita.

On hand to greet guests were Lilly G Royalty Michael Gillet, Kady McCleary, and Kellen Rushfeldt as well as professional rodeo clown Jeff Jackrabbit Harris, Bullfighter Philip Pierce and Mike Lacy Pruitt of Rylan Strong Network.

Taylor reported the event drew many from out of town and raised $1,600 for the upcoming Simply Dangerous 2024: A Tribute to the American Cowboy.

Simply Dangerous is a fashion show, awards ceremony and dinner with live entertainment with 100% of the proceeds going to Cook’s Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

This year’s event will be heldattheTarletonThompson Student Center Ballroom Saturday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. VIP Tickets are available at $100 for front row and $75 for the second row. General admission is $40. For more information or to reserve tickets text Lilly G at (254) 459-0141 or message them on Facebook.

Taylor also wished to express his thanks to the appreciation dinner’s sponsors: Game Dayz of Hico, Down to Earth Land Services, Golden Chick, McAllister’s Deli, Allen’s Organic Initiative, Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum, Dublin Rodeo Association, KCLW 900 AM of Hamilton and auctioneer Glen Murray.