Step onto the lush lawns with us for Knoxville Opera's 20th Anniversary Croquet Tournament, where a splendid spring morning awaits, filled with the joys of brunch and spirited competition. Dive into a delectable brunch spread that will be the perfect prelude to a day of friendly rivalry and mallet mastery. It's not just a game; it's a community celebration wrapped in the elegance of opera and the timeless charm of croquet. Wear your finest garden party attire and join a gathering that marks two decades of unforgettable moments, all in support of the arts. This event promises laughter, leisure, and a touch of competitive spirit, making it an unbeatable way to welcome spring!

Be A Sponsor!

Supporting the Knoxville Opera's 20th Anniversary Croquet Tournament as a sponsor means becoming a vital part of a tradition that celebrates culture, community, and the joy of coming together. It's a chance to show your commitment to enriching our local culture and ensuring the arts continue to thrive, touching lives and bringing people together in unforgettable ways.

Presenting Sponsor

$10,000+

  • “Presented By” credit on invitation and other materials (if committed by March 15), and on print materials and signage at the Tournament

  • 10 tickets and table

  • Table signage with company logo or individual name

  • Recognition at the gourmet brunch

  • One full-page ad in Cendrillon

Edwardian Sponsor

$2,500

  • 6 tickets

  • Recognition at the gourmet brunch

  • Listing on invitation (if committed by March 15)

Victorian Sponsor

$5,000

  • 8 tickets and table

  • Table signage with company logo or individual name

  • Recognition at the gourmet brunch

  • One half-page ad in Cendrillon

  • Listing on the invitation (if committed by March 15)

Elizabethan Sponsor

$1,500

  • 4 tickets

  • Listing on invitation (if committed by March 15)

Parliamentarian

$750

  • 2 tickets

  • Listing on invitation (if committed by March 15)

To become a sponsor, please contact Audrey Duncan, event Chair at (865) 588-8371 or Katie Spencer at kspencer@knoxvilleopera.org.

2024 Sponsors

Victorian

Joseph Lenn and Laura Seery Cole

Audrey A. Duncan

Edwardian

Robert Marquis and Townes Osborn

Eden McNabb and Chris Bishop

Ben Pinnell - Hickory Construction

Sara Pinnell - Hedstrom Landscape Architecture

Elizabethan

Lisa Carroll

Julia and Mike Mullaney

Parliamentarian

Lisa and Dave Bogaty

Rick Fox and Ralph Cianelli

Elizabeth and Alan Lee

Angela Masini and Mr. Terry Grove

Sheena McCall