Enjoy a great evening of live music at the Grain Alley Gala, Explore Buffalo’s annual fundraiser at the newly renovated historic Barrel Factory. Tours of Lakeward Distillery inside the Barrel Factory will be given throughout the evening. The Gala will feature live and silent auctions and a raffle of many unique Buffalo-themed experiences and items. Many of these experiences are unavailable to the general public, including original artwork by some of Buffalo’s best known artists, and opportunities to have lunch with some of Buffalo’s movers and shakers!

Your ticket includes appetizers and two drink tickets and supports the continued growth of our educational programs. The VIP Ticket, sponsored by Winthrop Financial, allows early access to the event at 5:30pm, with in-depth tours of the Barrel Factory led by the building’s developers along with a sample from Lakeward Distillery. A unique specialty drink will also be available during the VIP reception (for one drink ticket), and VIP Ticket holders will receive a complimentary gift in appreciation of their support of Explore Buffalo!

General Admission: $60

VIP Admission: $90

Explorer Pass Holders: $5 Discount 

Come see what the excitement is all about on Saturday, January 21st from 7:00-10:00pm.