No more tickets available for Ball

By Sandy Morris

The Albany Chamber is bringing back the Hereford Ball celebration 100 years after the original ball in 1921, and unfortunately, there are no longer any tickets available.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Whitney Theater.

Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said the tickets for the ball, which is a dress-up celebration of Shackelford County’s ranches and history, went fast. 

“Advertising tables for the Hereford Ball were offered first,” said Jones. “Invitations to Chamber members then went out, and tickets were quickly purchased. 

A small section of limited seating was opened up to the public, but also sold out in a short period of time, according to Jones. 

“We would liked to have added some additional seating, but we felt we were at maximum capacity with COVID and keeping attendees socially distanced,” said Jones. 

Jones is hoping that the Chamber can make the ball a biennial event and be able to expand the size of the event with no COVID issues in the future.

“Right now, we are looking at hosting this ball every other year on odd years,” said Jones. 

Pictures Needed

Jones is reaching out to the community for any pictures or memorabilia dealing with Herefords or the Hereford Ball.

Photographs and other pieces of history will be copied and used to decorate for the ball. 

“We are still looking for any historical memorabilia or copies of pictures of Herefords that can be used on the tables,” said Jones. “Everything that is submitted will be returned to the original owner.”

Photographs can be taken to Jones at the Albany Chamber or scanned and emailed to her. 

For more information about the event or to submit photos or other documents, contact Jones at the Chamber office at 325-762-2525.

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