Salamander Ball

The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball is a masquerade ball and fundraising event based on the
children’s book by Lisa Hortsman by the same name. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes
emulating Smoky Mountain wildlife. A local band, The Johnson Swingtet, will perform with dancing,
refreshments, silent and live auction, “salamander” look-alike contest, children’s activities, and fun for
the whole family to ensue. A very special visit from “Big Red” the salamander and a live “salamander
zoo” will be on display. Come one, come all to the Salamander Ball!
- Live Music by the Johnson Swingtet
- A Smokies’ Salamander beauty pageant
- Hors D’oeuvres and Beverages
- A special display of beautiful, live Smoky Mountain salamanders
- A unique live auction
- Kid’s area with games and crafts
- Fun for the whole family
- $75 per person, children under 12 free
- $50 per person for Wildflower Pilgrimage participants
- Table for (10) $650
Time: 7–10 p.m. April 27, 2013
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center (free parking off Reagan Drive)
Cost: $75.00/person, kids under 12 free. Tables for ten can also be purchased for reduced per-person cost.
You can purchase single tickets and tables for 10 in our online store.
Sponsorship packages are available. For details, download the Sponsorship PFD, or contact Todd Witcher.



From The Kingdom of Rarities (2013, p. 14, Island Press)









