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Lombard's Lilac Ball
A signature Lilac Time celebration bringing the community together for the Lilac Court, dinner, and dancing.
2026 Lilac Ball · My Beloved Lombard | Then & Now
Honoring the Lilac Court. The Lombard Chamber invited the community to step into an evening where tradition meets today. The theme wove Lombard's rich history together with the energy and spirit of the present.
The evening included:
- Formal recognition of the 2026 Lilac Court
- Dinner, dancing, and an evening of connection
- A nostalgic nod to Lombard's past paired with modern flair
Friday, May 8, 2026 · 5:30–11:00 p.m.
Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:00 p.m.
The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148.
2026 sponsorships and supporters
The sponsorship levels, availability notes, and supporter names below are from the 2026 event and are not current offers.
- Presenting Sponsor — $2,300: claimed by Lombard Bank & Trust.
- DJ Sponsor — $1,750 member / $2,000 nonmember: one remaining; Waste Management had claimed one.
- Bar Sponsor — $1,300 member / $1,550 nonmember: one remaining; Lakeside Bank had claimed one.
- Lilac Court Sponsor — $1,000 member / $1,250 nonmember: two available.
- Photographer Sponsor — $1,000 member / $1,250 nonmember.
- Centerpiece Sponsor — $600: both claimed by Annamarie Moise Keller Williams and Pinnacle Packaging, Inc.
- Princess Mocktail Sponsor — $200: claimed by Vows Wedding Planning.
- Hammerschmidt Sponsor — $200 member / $500 nonmember: unlimited availability was listed.
- Sheldon Peck Sponsor — $100 member / $350 nonmember: unlimited availability was listed.
How supporters contributed
For the 2026 Ball raffle, the Chamber welcomed gifts, gift baskets, and gift cards. The Chamber asked donors to provide display-ready donations with a description of the contents and a business card for recognition.
- Get creative: themed wrapping, ribbons, baskets, and inexpensive embellishments can make a donation stand out.
- Make every item visible: arrange the basket so guests can see what they are entering to win, and include a complete description.
- Create an experience: pair related items into themes such as Date Night, Sports Night, Movie Night, Game Day, or a children's basket.
The Chamber offered office drop-off or pickup and asked donors to call (630) 627-5040 to make arrangements.
2025 Lilac Ball supporters
The May 9, 2025 Lilac Ball at The Carlisle thanked its supporters and credited committee members Ted Brust, Rob DeRienzo, Rick Galfano, Pam Lohman, Anna Pignataro-Moise, and Kathryn Thompson. The donation deadline for that event was May 1, 2025.
Lilac Ball gallery
Event artwork and photographs
Scenes from the Lombard Chamber's Lilac Ball.
