Another Party Alert (Giveaway Ended): SportsBall Black-Tie Tennis Shoe Gala Is Saturday

Another Party Alert (Giveaway Ended): SportsBall Black-Tie Tennis Shoe Gala Is Saturday

There's only one party in Memphis where you're required to wear your most comfy shoes with your black-tie attire, and that's the annual SportsBall Black-Tie Tennis Shoe GalaI'm giving away a pair of tickets (worth $200) for the event - which is this Saturday night at Minglewood Hall - so keep reading to find out how to win.

** Giveaway ended: Congrats to "Ashley C." commenter who won. You can still buy tickets online here or at the door.**

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The SportsBall is like prom night meets game night. Guys will be in their suits and ladies in their formal frocks, but everyone will be wearing sneakers. There will be interactive games, casino games, something called "jousting with a friend" and, naturally, a photo booth.

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You can expect plenty of drinks and informal foods like popcorn and nachos, plus prizes, auctions, and eventually, dancing. Gary Parrish and Chris Vernon from 92.9 ESPN are the hosts of the evening. The event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Memphis, which pairs mentoring adults with children ages 6 through 18 to establish a positive, influential relationship with that child.

Tickets are $100 per person in advance, and $125 at the door (buy them here) but I have one pair to give away. (Giveaway Ended)

Here's how to win: Leave me a comment here telling me that you want to go and your name will be entered into the drawing to win the tickets. Bonus points if you include a link in your comment here (to Instagram, Twitter, FB, Flickr, anything) to a picture of the tennis shoes you'll be wearing. I'll do the drawing tomorrow (Wednesday, July 23) at noon and announce the winner then. 

If you do post a picture of your shoes online, tag me (@ilovememphis on Twitter or @ilovememphisblog on Instagram) and use hashtags #ilovememphis and #SportsBall. 

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What I'll be wearing to the SportsBall. With my formal dress.

Go there:
17th Annual SportsBall Black-Tie Tennis Shoe Gala
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Minglewood Hall
7 p.m. to midnight

$100 advance/$125 door

Buy tickets here.

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Ally
I would LOVE to go!!   I think my shoes will go great with a LBD   https://twitter.com/allyrwalton/status/459074752435748864/photo/1
July 22, 2014 12:01pm
Shannon Little
I want to go! :)
July 22, 2014 12:03pm
Alyssa
EEE!! Exciting!! I want to go!!
July 22, 2014 12:09pm
Mary Ruth young
I would love to go!   instagram: maryruthy84  tagged photo: http://instagram.com/p/qE8_6NtLEB/
July 22, 2014 12:09pm
Kesha Boyce
I would love to go
July 22, 2014 12:28pm
Cheryl Ervin
I am at work and don't have access to my running shoes.  I am a St. Jude marathon Hero and love to get involved in Philanthropy.  Pick me for the tickets so I can learn more about how to get involved.
July 22, 2014 12:44pm
Harold Williams
Put me in - I look good in formalwear!
July 22, 2014 1:11pm
Kaitlin Edwards
This sounds like a funky good time. I want to go!
July 22, 2014 1:15pm
Katie
I have always wanted to go to this! Would love to win tickets!
July 22, 2014 1:27pm
Carjie Scott
I would love to go with my husband. My Instagram is carjiescott. Thank you :-)
July 22, 2014 1:51pm
Cheryl McCaskill
Party is a Must! Must go!!!
July 22, 2014 2:09pm
Rachel Sumner
I've missed it every year! Working, living away, etc, I'd love to join others in our Nike's & support Big Brothers, Big Sisters!!
July 22, 2014 2:23pm
Katherine
This would be so fun! 
July 22, 2014 2:35pm
Amanda Schultz
Hi! I would love to attend the Sports Ball in my glittery Js this year!  https://twitter.com/aschultz901/status/491668642699182080
July 22, 2014 2:40pm
Deloria Moore
I want to go.. This would be great back to school therapy... #ilovememphis #SportsBall  http://twitter.com/LoriWriting/status/491677481934417920/photo/1
July 22, 2014 3:17pm
Holly Fotd
Such a fun event!
July 22, 2014 3:51pm
Matt VanClevwe
I would love to go! My tennis shoes are worn out, I will need a new pair.
July 22, 2014 4:13pm
Maggie Zambetti
I want to go!!!
July 22, 2014 4:17pm
Nansa Jo
I want to go!! Nansa Jo  http://instagram.com/p/qxKZrJrolO/
July 22, 2014 4:22pm
Grace Weil
I've always wanted to go to this! 
July 22, 2014 5:05pm
Crystal Walker
Count me in! My husband and I would love to go! 
July 22, 2014 5:06pm
Crystal Walker
Forgot to add my link: http://instagram.com/p/qxPZN4zDRK/?modal=true My husband and I would love to go!   
July 22, 2014 5:27pm
Ali
Omg I would love to give these to my boyfriend as a surprise for how hard he's been working this week!  Here's us before we would glam them up :) https://twitter.com/alinicolet23/status/491722349083783168
July 22, 2014 6:16pm
Brittany
I would love to go! 
July 22, 2014 7:24pm
Theresa Fairchild
I want to go to the Sports Ball. I have never been!
July 22, 2014 7:26pm
Liz
I would love to attend! If I won, I would just need to figure out which dress to wear with my white hi tops?
July 22, 2014 8:22pm
Emily
Sounds fun! I would love to attend. I love a party where you can wear comfy shoes for a cause.
July 22, 2014 8:39pm
Deloria Moore
I want to go.... Back to school therapy... Check out my shoes https://twitter.com/loriwriting/status/491763014970789888
July 22, 2014 8:56pm
Antonio
I want to go. Can't figure out which pair to wear. http://instagram.com/p/qCOCAHLDNc/
July 22, 2014 9:02pm
Susanne
I'd love to go!
July 22, 2014 9:49pm
Amanda
Big Brothers Big Sisters is such an awesome group in our community. Bet this is an awesome event...would love to go!
July 22, 2014 10:21pm
Amanda
derp derp.. forgot the link :) https://twitter.com/AmandaRocksLife/status/491786370319257601/photo/1
July 22, 2014 10:28pm
Jessica Tucker
Would absolutely love to go!
July 23, 2014 1:18am
Meredith Franklin
I would love to go!
July 23, 2014 2:01am
Amanda E
I would love to go, perfect opportunity to break in my new trainers before they hit the pavement 
July 23, 2014 6:14am
Jessica Tucker
Check out the pic on Instagram!
July 23, 2014 8:13am
Ebony Cooper
I would love to go to the sports ball! Sign me up! https://twitter.com/ejwilli/status/491934260774051840
July 23, 2014 8:14am
Nathalie o.
I would love to go to the SportsBall this weekend & display my kicks!
July 23, 2014 8:31am
Britt Pickett
I love GP and Vernon. Plus I have some deadstock jordan retro 9s I want to wear for the first time. I will send a Twitter photo. Love your website. It has helped me discover more of Memphis
July 23, 2014 8:40am
Ashley
This sounds amazing, I definitely want to go!
July 23, 2014 8:43am
Jenny
Id like to win the tickets!
July 23, 2014 9:29am
Brittney
I would love to go because I have never been to such an event. Plus I couldn't afford the tickets anyways... I am a recent U of M graduate searching for full time employment. I have my throwback Lebron tennis shoes (I bought while in college) that would go great with any of my dresses for the occasion. Please oh please pick me!! @beauxnoire
July 23, 2014 9:30am
Gaby
I would LOVE to go to this event!!!
July 23, 2014 9:34am
Amy Wiley
My husband loves Gary Parrish and wearing sneakers. I want to take him so bad
July 23, 2014 9:37am
Ashley Michelle
Oh wow!  Big brothers big sisters is an amazing charity! Memphis really needs the support of big brothers! Great giveaway!! Would love to be apart of this amazing event! And I DO love Memphis 
July 23, 2014 9:40am
John B.
Love your website. Great cause! Would love to go!
July 23, 2014 9:42am
Molly Johnson
Sounds like fun!! I'd love to go!!!
July 23, 2014 10:20am
Elizabeth Ennis
I would LOVE to go! http://Instagram.com/p/qzFyvvzAYi/
July 23, 2014 10:23am