2025 Tampa Air Force Ball - Celebrating 78 Years of Airpower | Hilton Tampa Downtown
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If you are a Distinguished Visitor, Honorary Commander, or an Event Sponsor and are unable to obtain your ticket, please reach out to us at tampaairforceball@gmail.com so we can confirm you have your seat.
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** This event will be assigned seating. Reserved seating is accomplished at the time of ticket sale on this site.
**To select your seat, once tickets are added to your cart click on 'Edit Tickets' to choose your seat; if not it will revert to 'Best Available Seat'.
** Don't forget select your photo package and/or child care when purchasing your tickets! The photo packages and child care options are below the various ticket options.
**Please ensure you purchase and select seats all together at one time to ensure you elect to sit by whom you are attending the event with. If you do not reserve all party's seats at the same time, combined seating might not be available. (DV Seating will be predetermined and shaded out).
ON-SITE CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE FOR $30 per Child, limited to 40 children. YOU MUST RESERVE AND PAY AT TIME OF TICKET PURCHASE HERE ON THIS SITE.
***When purchasing your ticket, your guest will be the same price as you, unless they are Military their price will be determined by their paygrade (military and civilian).
Last day for ticket sales will be August 30th.
2025 Tampa Air Force Ball Info & FAQ
Join us for the 78th Air Force Ball!
Presented by The Airlift/Tanker Association, Tony Jannus Chapter
Social hour starts at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing until 11:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing evening with Naliso and cigars on the Franklin Terrace or drop it like it's hot with the DJ in the main ballroom. You can even channel your inner Beyonce while singing karaoke in the Palma Ceia Ballroom.
Menu:
Salad
Florida Sunshine Salad 2.0
Young Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, Rainbow Tomatoes, Hearts Of Palm, Toasted Pepitas, Citrus & Honey Vinaigrette & Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings
Entrées
(1) Roast Free Range Airline Chicken Breast
White Wine & Herb Butter Poached Wild Mushrooms
Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Cipollini & Squash
(2) Pan Seared Salmon
Citrus White Wine Butter
Lemon Risotto, Haricot Verts
(3) Braised Short Rib
Cabernet & Rosemary Demi Jus
Yukon Mashed Potatoes Carrots, Cipollini And Squash
(4) Grilled Steak-Cut Cauliflower (Vegan), Saffron & Lemon
Scented Rice, Jumbo Asparagus Spears, Balsamic
Reduction
Professional Photos by Inspiring Visuals
The Premier Package – 1
(1) 8x10 print, (3) 5x7 prints, (3) 4x6 prints, (1) Custom Magnet -- $75
Perfect for framing and gifting — plus a personalized magnet keepsake to remember the night.
The Classic Package – 2
(1) 8x10 print, (2) 5x7 prints, (2) 4x6 prints, (1) Custom Keychain -- $55
A timeless set of prints with a personalized keychain to carry your favorite memory.
The Digital Keepsake – 3
(3) Digital Images -- $40
Ideal for sharing, saving, or printing at your convenience. A great option for those who prefer digital memories.
Add-Ons
Custom Keepsakes:
• Custom Magnet – $10 each
• Custom Keychain – $8 each
Additional Prints:
• 8x10 – $20
• 5x7 – $15
• 4x6 – $10
Photo Retouching (Pre-order):
• $20 per package (includes blemish removal, skin smoothing, even skin tone, hair tidying, and teeth whitening.)
Parking:
Self-parking: Each guest will be responsible for parking. Guests will receive a discount, if parking at the Hilton. (**Dually/Lifted trucks will have additional charges.)
Additional parking is available at the Fort Brooke parking garage located at 107 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602.
Hotel Rooms:
There is a block of rooms given by the Hilton Downtown for the rate of $185 available for reservation on a first come, first serve basis. Use link below to reserve.
Book.Passkey.com/go/AFB2025
Attire:
Military Members: Mess Dress/Semi-Formal
Civilians: Black Tie - Formal
Please visit the Air Force Ball website for additional information:
www.TampAirforceBall.com
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**NO CASH is accepted as payment for the bar. Credit or debit card only.
Information Source: The Airlift/Tanker Association, Tony Jannus Chapter | eventbrite