Seattle’s only Venetian Carnivale Ball is back…February 9th! Why the advance notice? Because early bird tickets are still available and they’re going up in price soon. Now is your chance to enter to win a ticket (see below) and get tickets for you and your friends before they increase in price (early bird pricing ends Saturday). This lavish affair started in 2008 and has sold out every year. Performances will include Circus Troupe Performers (aerialists, fire performers, contortionists, jugglers, stilt walkers and acrobats), burlesque dancers, electric violinist and a World Music DJ. Performers announced include Fuchsia Foxxx, Tamara the Trapeze Lady, Felurs d’Egypte, FRACTAL (DJ Sorbello and musician Brian Fischer), Jenn Q, Geoffrey Castle and more.
Wear a mask (or paint one on!) and use this as an excuse to dress up in costume while you party the night away! Friends of mine met some people at a previous Venice is Sinking party who they now call great friends. Bring a date, a friend, a gaggle of friends and plan on meeting new ones.
Here’s your chance to enter to win a ticket to this delightful costume party!
UPDATE – contest has ended.
First, leave a comment below, then enter via rafflecopter.
Next, visit their Facebook event page and RSVP.
Void where prohibited, 21+. ATTIRE: Semi-formal or formal (Women: cocktail dresses or gowns. Men: suits or tuxedos). Masquerade/Venetian era costumes are encouraged. All guests must wear a venetian mask in order to gain entry! To purchase tickets, click here.
Disclaimer: I was given comp tickets to this event but all opinions shared are my own…plus I have been excited to attend this event for YEARS, the timing just hasn’t worked out before.

I’m coming to Seattle for my Birthday Feb 9th! would be awesome to attend this!
Posted by Amelia | February 4, 2013, 6:53 PMI’d be so excited to win this! Never gone before, but I bet I could get a killer costume if I ask the Rep Costume Shop for help.
Posted by Kiki | December 19, 2012, 4:31 PMThat is awesome they might be willing to help you with that sort of thing!
Posted by Keridwyn | December 19, 2012, 6:12 PMThere’s just something so fun about wearing a mask…
Posted by Nora | December 19, 2012, 1:12 AMAwsome event and a great excuse to dress up!
Posted by Erica | December 19, 2012, 12:16 AMI’ve attended the last 3 years. The proceeds benefit Crooked Trails. They help put together amazing international trips that include volunteerism and/or cultural exchanges. They make it easy to travel with a purpose.
Posted by Noelle Sierra Smithhart | December 19, 2012, 12:13 AMCount me in!Thanks for the chance!
Posted by Thelma | December 18, 2012, 9:04 PMI still haven’t been to this event, may just have to check it out this time around! :~)
Posted by Nina | December 19, 2012, 12:21 AMNever heard of this event before
Posted by Shawn | December 18, 2012, 4:14 AMSounds awesome!
Posted by Lori | December 18, 2012, 3:22 AMA great reason to get fancy! Such a rarity in Seattle.
Posted by McKenna | December 18, 2012, 3:11 AMYes please, sign me up
Posted by Emma Lavin | December 18, 2012, 2:16 AMI would love to go to this!
Posted by Lisa Monroe | December 18, 2012, 2:02 AMThis sounds like a great time. I would love to go.
Posted by washsquarehomes | December 18, 2012, 1:58 AM