The ball will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. The festivities will take place at the Historic Morning Star Lodge, located at 467 Main Street in Placerville.

This elegant evening serves as a dedicated fundraiser. All proceeds will go directly toward the ongoing preservation and conservation of the historic IOOF Morning Star Lodge #20 building.

General Admission tickets are $125. As a thank you to our supporters, discounted tickets are available for $115 for current El Dorado County Historical Society (EDCHS) and IOOF members.

Guests will be treated to an immersive Edwardian experience featuring fine hors d'oeuvres, gourmet desserts, and a selection of wine and champagne punch. The evening's entertainment includes a live band, a grand processional march, a traditional May Pole dance, and various period party games.

Absolutely! This is a rare opportunity to dance on the lodge's historic "floating" springboard dance floor—one of the last surviving floors of its kind in the nation. Period dance instruction will be provided during the event, so dancers of all skill levels are welcome to join in the fun.

As this is a Grand Edwardian Ball, period-appropriate Edwardian attire or formal evening wear is highly encouraged to help bring the history and atmosphere of the era to life!

Due to the service of alcohol on site, this is an adults-only event. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.