78th Royal Tulip Ball

This year, we are excited to celebrate the 78th Annual Royal Tulip Ball on Saturday, May 9, at the New York State Museum.

As the signature event of Albany’s cherished Tulip Festival weekend, the Royal Tulip Ball is a time-honored tradition celebrating the city’s rich history. For 78 years, Albany has hosted this vibrant three-day festival, featuring:

• The annual street scrubbing
• Live music, arts, and crafts in historic Washington Park
• An elegant evening at the Royal Tulip Ball

Be part of this unforgettable celebration. Purchase your ticket to the Tulip Ball HERE

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We would be honored to have your organization as an official sponsor of the Royal Tulip Ball. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are listed below. You can sign up online here or print the form here

To guarantee your name or logo appears on event materials, please submit the form with payment by April 24, 2026.

Tulip 2026 Sponsorship One-Page

The Capital City Fund, managed by United Way of the Greater Capital Region, is the proud benefactor of the Royal Tulip Ball.

To have your name included on the event invitation, please submit your sponsorship form with payment by April 24, 2026.

Pay Online: 

Submit your Royal Tulip Ball sponsorship/donation payment here.

Pay by check:

Please make checks payable to "United Way of the Greater Capital Region - Capital City Fund" and mail with your sponsorship form to:

Capital City Fund
 C/O United Way of the Greater Capital Region
 P.O. Box 1988
 Albany, NY 12207

Questions?

Email us at TulipBall@albanyny.gov