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Delbert L. Waugh VFW Post 10003 · Carmel, Indiana · Proudly Presents

Hamilton CountyMilitary Ball

Honoring Those Who Serve & Those Who Have Served

Save the Date

September 12th

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Saturday, 7:00 PM  ·  502 East Event Centre, Carmel, Indiana

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September 12, 2026 · 502 East Event Centre

Evening Program

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Date & Time
September 12, 2026
Saturday · Doors open at 5:00 PM
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Venue
502 East Event Centre
502 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032
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Dress Code
Black Tie / Dress Uniform
Formal attire required
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RSVP Deadline
September 1, 2026
Reservations close September 1st

Schedule

5:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
Welcome reception — drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and camaraderie
7:00 PM
Formal Dinner & Program
Seated dinner catered by Jonathan Byrd's Catering · Ceremony & recognition
8:30 PM
Live Music, DJ & Dancing
Take the floor — live entertainment, dancing, raffles & door prizes
10:00 PM
End of Evening
After party continues at the Carmel VFW — all are welcome!

Evening Highlights

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Live Music
An unforgettable live performance to set the mood for an elegant evening
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Dancing
Take the floor and celebrate the night with fellow comrades and guests
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Live Auction
Bid on exclusive items — all proceeds support veterans across our community
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Raffles
Try your luck with exciting raffle prizes throughout the evening
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Door Prizes
Every guest has a chance to win — great prizes awarded throughout the night
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Ceremony & Recognition
Honoring our veterans, active duty, and the Carmel Commission on Veterans Affairs
Catered By
Jonathan Byrd's Catering
Presented In Conjunction With
Carmel Commission on Veterans Affairs
All proceeds go to helping veterans
Host Organization
Delbert L. Waugh VFW Post 10003
2nd Annual · Carmel, Indiana

Formal Dinner

Evening Menu

The Military Ball will feature a formal plated dinner catered by Jonathan Byrd's Catering. Your entrée selection is made at checkout when purchasing tickets. Please contact us for dietary restrictions or questions.

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Entrée
Filet of Beef Medallions
Served with a red wine pan sauce and Yukon gold potato purée
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Entrée
Grilled Salmon
Served with saffron and herb basmati rice pilaf, roasted tomato and dill cream sauce
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Entrée
Italian Chicken
Marinated with Italian herbs and spices, served with rosemary roasted red potatoes
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Entrée Vegan
Four Cheese Ravioli
Served with artichoke, tomato and sweet potato purée, berry balsamic sauce

Dinner selection made at checkout · Contact Oscar Taylor at MROTAYLOR79@gmail.com for dietary accommodation requests

Attend the Ball

Tickets & Reservations

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Reservations Are Now Closed

Thank you for your incredible support of the 2026 Hamilton County Military Ball. Reservations have closed and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening.

For questions, please contact Oscar Taylor at MROTAYLOR79@gmail.com

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Individual / Couple Ticket

Ticket sales are now closed. We look forward to an unforgettable evening with you on September 12, 2026.

Reservations Closed
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Table Reservation

Table reservations are now closed. Thank you to all who reserved a table — Oscar will be in touch to confirm final details.

Reservations Closed

Support Our Veterans

Sponsorship Opportunities

This event is presented in conjunction with the Carmel Commission on Veterans Affairs. All proceeds go directly to helping veterans. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors — your support makes this event possible.

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Sponsorship Has Closed

Thank you to all of our sponsors for your generous support of our veterans. For sponsorship questions, please contact Oscar Taylor at MROTAYLOR79@gmail.com

Checks can be made out to VFW Post 10003

Get in Touch

Event Contact

For questions about tickets, sponsorships, reservations, or general inquiries, please contact our Point of Contact directly.

Point of Contact & Host
Oscar Taylor
Email
MROTAYLOR79@gmail.com
Organization
Delbert L. Waugh
VFW Post 10003
Carmel, Indiana