Tickets are now on sale for United Way of Acadiana’s first annual Rhinestone Rodeo Gala, presented by Home Bank, on September 18, 2025, at Warehouse 535 in Lafayette, starting at 6:30 p.m. The gala aims to raise funds to support youth opportunity and literacy development, benefiting children in the parishes they serve: Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, and Vermilion.

The theme of this year’s gala is “A Tribute to Dolly”, and it promises an unforgettable evening with Southern bites and drinks, silent and live auctions, lively music, raffle prizes, fun merchandise, and all things Dolly!

Individual tickets and tables for the Rhinestone Rodeo Gala are currently available for purchase at www.unitedwayofacadiana.org/rhinestonerodeo, but they are very limited so act fast! Contact development@unitedwayofacadiana.org for more information or sponsorship opportunities.