Ghoulish Gala

Drift through Salisbury's historic halls and discover exciting surprises around each twist and turn. As the witching hour approaches, gather with the other cool ghouls for a supernatural dance party sure to move even the most stoic of vampires out of their coffins.

October 17, 2026
6 - 11:30 PM
Ages 21+

Attire

Dress to impress - wear your most glamorous and ghastly take on black tie.

Being wicked has never been this good

Ghoulish Gala is Salisbury House Foundation's annual fall fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the 501(c)3 nonprofit and its general operations as a historic house museum and unique community gathering place. Donations can be made with your ticket purchase at check out. Thank you for your support!

Tickets: $140

Each ticket includes heavy hors d'oeuvres; hosted beer, wine, and n/a beverages; one complimentary signature drink; and a wicked good time. Mixed drinks available at the cash bar. This is a 21+ event.

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2026 Signature Activities

Scavenger Hunt

Prove yourself a worthy sleuth and you will be entered to win two tickets to one of our 2027 Murder Mystery Dinners ($250 value).

Axe Throwing

Ironside Axe Club is bringing their mobile trailer, and you'll have the chance to try your hand at this thrilling sport.

Raffle

Help us raise funds (and a good time) by entering into our raffle drawings.

Petrifying Photography

Become frozen in time.

Dance Macabre

DJ Big Lare is back to raise the dead and the roof. Dance floor opens at 9:00 PM.

Additional activities will rise from their graves soon...

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  • 4025 Tonawanda Drive
    Des Moines, IA 50312
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Raffle

Being wicked has never been this good! Ghoulish Gala is Salisbury House Foundation's annual fall fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the 501(c)3 nonprofit and its general operations as a house museum and unique community gathering place.

Help us raise funds (and a good time) by entering into our raffle drawings. Tickets are 1 for $20 or 6 for $100.

You have the choice of:

Room Rental Package ($1,500 Value): Enter to win a four hour private dinner party for up to eight guests in the Common Room and Great Hall. Your dinner may be reserved for any available Monday - Thursday evening January through September 2026. A buffet meal and beverages will be provided by Salisbury House Foundation.

Garden Party Table Package ($1,000 Value): Enter to win a table sponsorship at Garden Party 2026. Sponsorship benefits include six tickets to the event and table signage. Join us for a relaxing afternoon in the gardens for brunch, bubbles, and games al fresco.

Luck of the Draw: Tarot & Wine Pull

See what the cards have in store, and if the fates align take home a mystery bottle of wine.

You have the choice of:

Single Card Pull ($5): You'll draw one card from the deck and see what the future has in store. 

10-Card Reading & Wine Pull ($30): Receive a full tarot card reading using the Celtic Cross Spread, giving you a full overview of your past, present, and future and how to make the most of it. If one of your ten cards matches a card assigned to one of the mystery bottles of wine, you will have the privilege of taking that bottle home. There are 20 mystery bottles available with prices ranging from $10-$365.

What if I have multiple cards that match mystery bottles? You'll need to choose one wisely.

And what if none of my cards match the bottles? Can I draw again? Sorry friend - in this case, the odds weren't in your favor.

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