celebrating the young marines legacy
The Northwest Georgia Young Marines invite you to join us for our 61st Young Marines Birthday Ball, an evening dedicated to celebrating the history, traditions, accomplishments, and future of the Young Marines program.
Our Young Marines will participate in ceremonial traditions inspired by the Marine Corps Birthday Ball, including the Traditional Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony, recognition of our Young Marines and supporters, and other special birthday traditions.
This evening will bring together:
- Young Marines and their families
- Adult Volunteers
- Marine Corps veterans
- Community leaders
- Corporate partners
- Sponsors and donors
- Friends and supporters of the Young Marines program
reserve your seat
Seating is limited. Early Bird tickets are $25 now through Wednesday, September 16th.
event details
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue
Dallas Theater & Civic Center
121 E Griffin St, Dallas, GA 30132
Doors Open
5:30 PM (EST)
Social Hour
5:30 PM (EST)
Ceremony Begins
6:00 PM (EST)
Dinner Served
6:30 PM (EST)
Meal Options
Beef
Chicken
Vegetarian
Drinks/Dessert
Nonalcoholic Mimosa Bar
Sundae Bar
Birthday Cake
Attire
Gentlemen: A classic tuxedo or a dark, conservative suit with a quiet tie.
Ladies: A formal, floor-length gown.
Optional: Military Ball Attire.
Parking
Parking Spaces Surrounding the Civic Center
Tickets
$25 thru September 16th
$35 thru September 30th
$50 thru October 17th
Door Sales
Available only if seating remains – $50
Questions
northwestgeorgia@youngmarines.org
(770) 365-4090
guest of honor
sergeant major johnny baker, usmc (ret.)
We are honored to welcome Sergeant Major Johnny Baker, USMC (Ret.), as Guest of Honor for the Northwest Georgia Young Marines 61st Birthday Ball.
ATTENDANCE TICKETS
AN EVENING TO REMEMBER
Honoring our Young Marines, Adult Volunteers, Community Partners, and more, you are sure to have a wonderful evening!
Here are some things to look forward to:
* Cake Cutting Ceremony by Young Marines
* Guest of Honor, VIP Hour & Address
* Recognition & Awards
* Community Partners, Sponsors, and Supporters
* Music & Dancing
* Epic Photo Booth Fun
* And so much more!
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Partner with the Northwest Georgia Young Marines and support our 61st Young Marines Birthday Ball while gaining valuable recognition for your business or organization.
Choose from a $500 Corporate Table Sponsorship or one of several Program Book Advertising options ranging from $10 to $100.
Sponsorship opportunities include event recognition, logo placement, and advertising exposure while helping support our mission of developing young leaders through teamwork, leadership, discipline, citizenship, and community service.
table sponsor
Partner with the Northwest Georgia Young Marines as a Corporate Table Sponsor for $500 of our 61st Young Marines Birthday Ball on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Dallas Civic Center.
Your sponsorship helps us provide a memorable evening celebrating our Young Marines, their accomplishments, our volunteers, and the community partners who make our mission possible.
Reserved Sponsor Table
Your company will receive a designated sponsored table for the evening.
Company Logo on Your Table
Your business logo will be prominently displayed at your sponsored table.
Recognition on the Event Media Screen
Your company logo/name will be displayed on the large event media screen alongside our corporate sponsors.
Recognition on the Birthday Ball Website
Your company logo in the “Thank You to Our Sponsors” section toward the bottom of this page.
Social Media Recognition
Recognition through Northwest Georgia Young Marines social media.
Program Recognition
Sponsor listing in the Birthday Ball program.
Program Book Ad
Support the Northwest Georgia Young Marines and showcase your business, organization, or special message in the official 61st Young Marines Birthday Ball Program Book.
Program ads are a great way to promote your business, congratulate a Young Marine, recognize an Adult Volunteer, honor a loved one, or simply show your support for our unit and mission. Your ad will be included in the printed program distributed to guests attending the Birthday Ball.
Available options include:
- Full-Page Ad — $100
- Half-Page Ad — $65
- Quarter-Page Ad — $35
- Business Card Ad — $25
- Text-Only Message — $10
All completed ads and logos should be submitted in JPG or PNG format only. Text-only messages may be submitted by email.
Event Sponsor — $5,000
Become a premier Event Sponsor of the Northwest Georgia Young Marines 61st Young Marines Birthday Ball and receive our highest level of recognition throughout this special celebration.
Your sponsorship demonstrates a significant commitment to supporting local youth while providing prominent visibility for your business or organization before, during, and after the event.
Your $5,000 sponsorship directly supports the Northwest Georgia Young Marines and our mission to develop confident, disciplined young leaders through teamwork, leadership, citizenship, community service, and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Make a lasting impact while helping us create an unforgettable 61st Birthday Ball celebration.
Event Sponsor benefits include:
- Premier recognition as an official Event Sponsor
- Reserved sponsored table for your guests
- Priority logo placement on the event’s large media screen
- Prominent logo recognition on the Birthday Ball website
- Full-page advertisement in the official Birthday Ball Program Book
- Featured recognition on event signage and promotional materials
- Social media recognition before and after the event
- Verbal recognition during the Birthday Ball
- Company logo displayed at your sponsored table
Why Become an Event Sponsor?
As an Event Sponsor, your business receives our highest level of recognition while demonstrating a meaningful commitment to local youth and our community. Enjoy premier brand visibility throughout the Birthday Ball, including prominent event recognition, reserved seating, website and social media exposure, a full-page program advertisement, event signage, media-screen recognition, and public acknowledgment during the evening.
More importantly, your partnership helps the Northwest Georgia Young Marines continue developing young people through teamwork, leadership, discipline, citizenship, community service, and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Become more than a sponsor—become a community partner investing in the next generation of leaders.
Ready to Sponsor?
Select the Event Sponsor option below and complete the sponsorship registration through Zeffy. After registration, you’ll receive instructions for submitting your company logo and sponsorship materials.
sponsor recognition
Our 61st Birthday Ball would not be possible without the generosity of the businesses, organizations, donors, and community partners who support Northwest Georgia Young Marines.
