Wild Goose Masquerade Ball
Our 75th Wild Ball!
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Denver Pops Orchestra
Waltz, Swing, etc.
Avalon Grand Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
Before October 18th: $35
After October 18th: $40
At the Door: $50
*Student get a $10 Discount with ID*
Doors Open 6pm
Grand March 7pm
Dancing 7-10pm
Formal, Semi-Formal, International
Costume Contest
Prizes
Light refreshments
Quantities may be changed in cart - if your purchasing both student and non-student tickets, return to this page and choose from the dropdown menu. Paypal account not necessary - choose "Pay without a PayPal account". Physical tickets will not be mailed, just give your name at the door.
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History of the Wild Balls
Friends of Traditional Dance celebrates a long, rich history through the two elegant balls that the organization started in Fort Collins in the 1980s. The Wild Goose Masquerade Ball (fall) and the Wild Asparagus Ball (spring) herald in these seasons to the music of the Mostly Strauss Orchestra (aka the Denver Pops).
The original spirit and style of these events has held true through all the years. Dancers can expect a ballroom graced with beautiful, elegant dancers enjoying waltzes, swing, polkas and an occasional foxtrot. The Denver Pops Orchestra brings over fifty musicians to fill the room with Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Mancini and Duke Ellington.
After a hiatus of 4 years due to COVID and the passing of our beloved organizer, Shelley Kerr, the Wild Goose Masquerade Ball returned to the Avalon Ballroom on October 28, 2023.
CONTACT
Let us know if you have questions! We are thrilled to have beginners at all our Fort Collins dances.
email: board@fotd.org
phone: (970) 829-8689
Please consider a gift to FoTD.
FoTD is a 501c3 nonprofit and donations are tax deductible. Click on the “Donate” button below to make a gift using Paypal. No account necessary, just a major credit card. It’s quick, easy, safe, and secure. If you prefer to write a check, our address is PO Box 64, Fort Collins CO 80522.
