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2026 Christmas Ball

A Nerd Ranger Christmas: 'Tis the Season for Giving. The 29th annual Toys for Kids Foundation Christmas Ball, presented by Ramey Law Offices.

Saturday, December 12, 2026Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach
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Short answer

The 29th annual Toys for Kids Foundation Christmas Ball, “A Nerd Ranger Christmas,” is Saturday, December 12, 2026, presented by Ramey Law Offices. It is invitation only: each guest must bring one brand-new, unwrapped toy and their Ticket Tailor digital ticket. Three ballrooms of live music, a formal dress code, and every toy goes to a Bay County child in need.

This year's Christmas Ball is held in loving memory of Kimberly Moates Suggs.

Get ready for a wonderful evening of great music, dancing and celebrating the season while supporting the children of Bay County. Three rooms of entertainment, one incredible night, and one great cause!

Your admission: a toy and a digital ticket

The Christmas Ball is invitation only. To attend, each guest must bring:

  • One brand-new, unwrapped toy per person to help make Christmas brighter for the children of Bay County.
  • Your Ticket Tailor digital ticket on your smartphone.

This year we're going digital. No digital ticket = no entry! Your hard-copy invitation alone will not get you into the Christmas Ball.

How to get your digital ticket

  1. Find the unique QR code on your printed invitation.
  2. Scan it with your phone's camera. It opens Ticket Tailor.
  3. Fill out the required information.
  4. Download your digital ticket to your smartphone, and bring it with you on December 12.

Thank you for helping us make the move to digital tickets!

Entertainment

  • Grand Palm BallroomNerd Ranger / Switch, with DJ Mark Limmer (“Surfer Mark”)
  • Sago Palm BallroomFrank Fletcher
  • Palm RoomBrooke Washor & David Yunker

Formal dress code

Friends, let's dress for the occasion! The Christmas Ball is a formal event.

  • Gentlemen: tuxedo, suit and tie, or sport coat, tie and dress slacks.
  • Ladies: formal evening gowns, long dresses, formal cocktail dresses or elegant formal pantsuits.
  • Military: we encourage our active and retired military men and women to wear their Class A uniform.

Need something to wear? Our friends at Black Tie Formal Wear offer complete tuxedo and suit rentals from $169.95 to $206.00. Let's keep the Christmas Ball looking classy and make it a great night for the kids!

2026 Christmas Ball poster: A Nerd Ranger Christmas, 'Tis the Season for Giving. Presented by Ramey Law Offices. In loving memory of Kimberly Moates Suggs. Toys for Kids Foundation Christmas Ball, December 12, 2026.
The 2026 Christmas Ball poster

10-person table sales

We know everyone is asking about tables! Table sales are expected to open between November 30 and December 2. Watch Chris Moates' Facebook page for the exact date and time table requests open.

Grand Palm Ballroom

$400 per table of 10

Featuring Nerd Ranger / Switch and DJ Mark Limmer

  • Tables are extremely limited
  • Christmas snacks included on each table
  • Limit one table per request
  • First come, first served
  • Table placement cannot be guaranteed

Sago Palm Ballroom

$275 per table of 10

Featuring Frank Fletcher

  • Only 14 tables available
  • Limit one table per request
  • First come, first served
  • Table placement cannot be guaranteed

Table requests for both ballrooms: tfktables2026@gmail.com

Please don't send table requests before the official sale date is announced. Sending a request does not guarantee a table: availability is extremely limited, and we can't guarantee that every request will be filled or accommodate specific placement requests.

Drink ticket pre-sale packages

Both packages include 10 drink tickets. Package A covers select beverages; Package B covers any drink available at the event.

Package A

$50.00 + tax ($54.04 total)

10 drink tickets for beer, wine, soft drinks and bottled water

Package B

$70.00 + tax ($75.65 total)

10 drink tickets for any drink available at the event

Pre-sale hours

  • Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 1110:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 129:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • No limit on how many packages you can buy.
  • Pick up your drink tickets at Will Call in the Ballroom Lobby starting at 8:00 pm the night of the ball.
  • Toys for Kids Foundation makes no profit from advance drink ticket sales.

Overnight accommodations

Make a weekend of it! These hotels are offering special rates for Christmas Ball guests. Book early to secure your room.

Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach

$109 per room, per night; the regular $49 nightly resort fee is waived

Call the hotel directly and mention the Christmas Ball. Reservation code: Toys for Kids Foundation Christmas Ball.

We appreciate these hotels for helping us host our Christmas Ball guests.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 Christmas Ball?

Saturday, December 12, 2026. It's the 29th annual Toys for Kids Foundation Christmas Ball, "A Nerd Ranger Christmas," presented by Ramey Law Offices.

How do I get into the Christmas Ball?

The Christmas Ball is invitation only. Each guest must bring one brand-new, unwrapped toy and their Ticket Tailor digital ticket on their smartphone. Scan the QR code on your printed invitation to get your digital ticket. Your hard-copy invitation alone will not get you in: no digital ticket, no entry.

What is the dress code?

Formal. Gentlemen wear a tuxedo, a suit and tie, or a sport coat, tie and dress slacks. Ladies wear formal evening gowns, long dresses, formal cocktail dresses or elegant formal pantsuits. Tuxedo and suit rentals are available at Black Tie Formal Wear.

How do I reserve a table?

Table sales are expected to open between November 30 and December 2. Watch Chris Moates' Facebook page for the exact date and time, then email tfktables2026@gmail.com. Tables are 10 guests each: $400 in the Grand Palm Ballroom and $275 in the Sago Palm Ballroom. Limit one table per request, first come, first served.

Can I buy drink tickets ahead of time?

Yes. Package A is $54.04 with tax for 10 tickets good for beer, wine, soft drinks and bottled water. Package B is $75.65 with tax for 10 tickets good for any drink. There's no limit, and prepaid tickets are picked up at Will Call in the Ballroom Lobby from 8:00 pm the night of the ball.

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Official after-party · Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

The celebration continues!

Join us at Tootsie's, a proud sponsor of Toys for Kids and the official after-party host of the Christmas Ball! Keep the holiday spirit alive and dance the night away!

Thank you to our 2026 Christmas Ball sponsors

We could not host the Christmas Ball without a big support system: our volunteers and their families, and these generous businesses who share our purpose. Please thank them with your business!

See all our year-round sponsors

Need help?

Thank you for your interest in helping the children of our community. If you need more information, have a question, or simply want to say hello to our founder, Chris Moates, send us an email or give us a call.

Email ChrisCall 850-814-7800