Do you have your tickets for our annual fundraising gala yet??

Last year's gala was absolutely magical: over 150 of you came out to our 2025 Romantasy-themed gala to help support Redbud's scholarship program, free community courses, and more. We can't wait to celebrate with you again at this year's event! This year's gala will be taking place @thehoneysuckleteahouse Union Grove in Hillsborough on November 7 starting at 6:30 pm. We’ll have food from @mediterraneandeli, beer from @trophymaywood and wine at our open bar, a reading from NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green, a silent auction, and a FAIRYTALE theme, which will include: 🪾Darkly dramatic magical decor 🪾Fairy hair for all attendees 🪾Fairytale characters circulating in the crowd for photo ops 🪾Costumes are optional—you can also come in cocktail attire! PLUS a special VIP experience beforehand: from 4-5 p.m., you'll get to herd sheep with a professional shepherd onsite at the farm. Then, from 5-6:30 p.m., you're invited to a special cocktail hour featuring champagne, hors d'oeuvres, swag bags, live music, and a chance to talk to local literary luminaries who will also be in attendance. 🐑🐑 Not only will this evening be a magical and literary blast, but it’s also for a great cause. This is our major fundraiser of the year and all proceeds will go towards our mission of making Redbud more inclusive and expansive in 2027. If you want to be a part of that—get your tickets today! Link in bio! All photos courtesy of @embody_media #northcarolina #amwri̇ti̇ng #writersofig #hillsboroughnc #raleigh