Join Us For The Gala That’s Always Full of Surprises!
Saturday, September 13 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gershon Fox Ballroom | 960 Main Street, Hartford
Back by popular demand—after a record-breaking 2024 event where we raised over $61,000 in support of tech education—MakerspaceCT’s Gala returns for another unforgettable night of innovation, community, and celebration!
Join us in the legendary Gershon Fox Ballroom for an evening filled with energy, impact, and surprises. The 2025 Gala will feature:
A gourmet buffet dinner with elevated seasonal selections by Ani's Table
Open bar with beer, wine, and a signature event cocktail
Decadent dessert bar featuring artisan sweets
Live music
Vibrant networking opportunities
Inspiring talks from community and industry leaders
Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of MakerspaceCT
Experience the MakerspaceCT Neon Arcade
Highlights of our hands-on tech education programs
Exciting fundraising moments—and a few surprises!
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Ticket Options
VIP Ticket: $150
MakerspaceCT Members: $99*
VIP Table of 10: $1,500
*Member pricing available to current MakerspaceCT members only. Members will receive a promo code. Contact us at info@makerspacect to inquire.
Sponsor the Event
GEAR UP & BUILD THE BLOCKS OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Help us continue delivering hands-on, tech-based education that launches students into high-tech careers in engineering, manufacturing, and beyond.
Sponsorship Levels – Help Build the Future of Tech Education:
Maker – $500
Help lay the foundation for hands-on learning and innovation.
Builder – $1,000
Support the tools and training that power student success.
Engineer – $2,500
Invest in the future workforce and elevate our programs.
Innovator – $5,000
Drive bold ideas and transform access to technology.
Futurist – $7,500
Champion cutting-edge education and career pathways.
Visionary – $10,000
Play a leading role in shaping Connecticut’s tech future.
Legacy Sponsor – $20,000
Leave a lasting impact on the next generation of creators and changemakers.
Your sponsorship directly supports innovative programming and workforce development in Connecticut and beyond.
EVENT LOCATION: 960 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
PARKING
ON-STREET PARKING
On-street Parking is free on Saturdays. Parking spots may be found on neighborhood streets within walking distance, including Church Street, Main Street, Talcott Street and Market Street.
Please click here to view our downtown map for more parking options.
Venue Entrances:
The 960 Main Street entrance is the most direct way to enter the Gershon Ballroom.
36 Talcott Street is the side entrance to our building (Look for the MakerspaceCT sign under the cooper footbridge.) If you enter here, take the elevator up one level to the first floor.
153 Market Street is the rear entrance to our building. If you park in the Morgan Street Garage, you may enter at Market Street. Take the escalator or elevator UP two levels to the first floor.
MakerspaceCT is a program of McEIVR, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
