THE ENCHANTED HOUR PREMIER EXPERIENCE, Table of 8~THE ENCHANTED HOUR Premier Table Experience | $2,500 Only Six Tables Available | Eight Guests Per Table The Enchanted Hour is the gala’s most exclusive hospitality experience. Limited to just six premier tables, this elevated experience begins one hour before the ballroom opens and continues with enhanced hospitality, premier recognition, and dedicated service throughout the evening. Think of it as the First Class lounge experience of Celebration of the Stars — an intentional nod to our longtime major sponsor, Alaska Airlines. Guests enjoy early access, elevated hospitality, a more intimate setting, premium food and beverage service, and a seamless transition into the evening before the full gala begins. Enchanted Hour guests receive all benefits of the Gilded Grove Concierge Experience, plus an exclusive private reception, front-row seating, elevated food and beverage service, personalized guest amenities to include chocolates and a special holiday ornament, dedicated concierge attention, and recognition throughout the gala as a Premier Gala Sponsor. FRONT-ROW PREMIER SEATING Your table of eight will enjoy front-row placement for Celebration of the Stars: Our Enchanted Forest, providing exceptional views of the awards program, entertainment, and evening festivities. PRIVATE EARLY ACCESS Enchanted Hour guests may enter the venue 60 minutes before general admission through a dedicated private concierge entrance. From the moment they arrive, the experience is designed to feel effortless and elevated — much like stepping into a First Class lounge before departure. Guests will be welcomed directly into the Enchanted Hour reception, offering a quieter and more intimate opportunity to experience Our Enchanted Forest before the ballroom opens to the full guest list. THE ENCHANTED HOUR PRIVATE RECEPTION For one hour prior to the gala, guests will enjoy an exclusive reception reserved for the six Enchanted Hour tables and invited community leaders. Semi-Open Hosted Bar Each guest will receive two hosted drink selections during the private reception, with offerings including: Wine Beer Champagne The signature Enchanted Forest cocktail Premium nonalcoholic selections Exclusive Passed Hors d’Oeuvres Available only during the Enchanted Hour, guests will enjoy a special round of passed hors d’oeuvres: Petite Beef Wellington Bites King Crab & Avocado Tartlets Brie & Pear Crostini EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING The Enchanted Hour will provide an intimate setting for conversation with invited community and governmental leaders, which may include: City and Borough leadership Legislative leaders Chamber leadership Greater Ketchikan Chamber Board members Award presenters Distinguished community guests This portion of the evening is designed to create a relaxed opportunity for meaningful conversation and relationship-building before the formal gala begins. PRIVATE WELCOME FROM CHAMBER LEADERSHIP Members of Chamber leadership and the Board of Directors will personally welcome Enchanted Hour guests and recognize the important role these Premier Gala Sponsors play in supporting the Chamber, its programs, and its Critical Industry Scholarships. PREMIER GALA SPONSOR RECOGNITION Purchasers of an Enchanted Hour table will be recognized throughout Celebration of the Stars: Our Enchanted Forest as Premier Gala Sponsors. Recognition will be incorporated throughout the evening and may include: Recognition in gala materials and signage Premier sponsor identification associated with the Enchanted Hour experience On-screen recognition during the evening Recognition from the stage during the gala program Recognition by Chamber leadership Inclusion among the evening’s distinguished sponsors and community partners With only four Enchanted Hour tables available, this recognition is intentionally limited, giving each Premier Gala Sponsor meaningful visibility while supporting the Chamber’s work and Critical Industry Scholarship programs. FIRST ACCESS TO THE FOREST OF FUTURES Before the ballroom opens to the full guest list, Enchanted Hour guests will have early access to preview the decorated trees and other featured auction offerings. Guests may browse the trees, learn more about the packages and experiences included with each, and prepare for bidding before the larger gala crowd arrives. DEDICATED TABLE CONCIERGE Each Enchanted Hour table will receive dedicated concierge attention throughout the gala. Your concierge will: Welcome and escort guests from the private reception to their table Assist with coats and personal items Explain the evening’s schedule and special features Assist with auction information and bidding questions Assist with other requests when appropriate Check on guests throughout dinner and the awards program Help coordinate auction purchases at the conclusion of the evening Assist with arrangements for decorated tree pickup or transportation ENHANCED TABLESIDE BEVERAGE SERVICE Each Enchanted Hour table will include: Two bottles of wine Chilled water Premium nonalcoholic selections Beverage replenishment and concierge attention throughout dinner PERSONALIZED PLACE SETTINGS Every Enchanted Hour guest will arrive at a place setting prepared especially for them, including: Chamber chocolates courtesy of Key Bank A custom-made jar of local jam accompanied by a keepsake card, along with a custom holiday ornament A handwritten note from the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors AND, OF COURSE, THE FULL GALA EXPERIENCE Enchanted Hour guests will also enjoy the complete Celebration of the Stars: Our Enchanted Forest experience, including: Three-course plated dinner Choice of entrée: halibut or steak Elegant ballroom experience Celebration of Ketchikan’s outstanding businesses and community leaders Forest of Futures Critical Industry Scholarship Tree Auction Entertainment and special presentations throughout the evening ticket
