What type of Apron Gala attendee are you? Have you been plotting since the end of the competition last year what your apron will look like this year?  Or perhaps you will buy yours from one of our talented local artisans? Will you make your own? Go with your old standby as it’s something of a tradition? Or will you forego an apron altogether? Whatever your preference is we’re looking forward to seeing you at

the Apron Gala on Saturday, May 22. The 14th annual fundraiser for the North Market Development Authority will take place from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person.

Graze on delightful and delectable appetizers, main tastes and desserts, artfully prepared by our merchants. Enjoy W.J. Deutsch and Sons wines, Columbus Brewing Company micro-brews, soft drinks, coffee and tea, plus live music, a silent auction and other entertaining surprises. Prizes will be awarded for the night’s best aprons and special culinary awards to merchants for their gastronomic entries. As an added special treat, Tricia Wheeler, Chef and Editor of Edible Columbus will be creating canapés in the Dispatch Kitchen throughout the evening and giving away copies of her new local-foods-centric publication.

An extraordinary silent auction continues to be one of the most popular features of the evening. Up for bid are various themed packages highlighting market merchants, neighborhoods (like Downtown, the Short North, Grandview and German Village), sporting events (Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, golf), and getaways.  Each bundle will contain a host of amenities from theatre tickets and restaurant gift certificates to spa services, gourmet products and hotel stays.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their checkbooks or credit cards to take advantage of the unique deals!

As the title of the event implies, all in attendance are encouraged to wear their favorite apron or create one in honor of the gala!  Best male and female aprons will be selected and all guests wearing an apron will be entered into a drawing for a special prize.  Commemorative aprons will be available on sale for $15 at the event.

Tickets are available online here> or in person during Market hours in our 2nd floor business office. Heck, you can even call us at (614) 463-9664 and we’ll mail ’em to you!