The annual Bill McKown Masquerade Ball will return this year with live music, food, wine, and a costume contest from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Shafer Gallery.

The event is&nbsp;for individuals 21 years of age and older only. Attendees are required to RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://shafergallery.bartonccc.edu/">shafergallery.bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or by contacting Gallery Director Alyssa Bliven at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:shafergallery@bartonccc.edu">shafergallery@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9342.

The event will also feature live music from Little Big Band, and attendees can also vote for the People’s Choice Award winner.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1759208887960.jpeg" alt="Attendees at last year’s McKown Masquerade Ball dance in the Shafer Gallery." />
 <figcaption>Attendees at last year’s McKown Masquerade Ball dance in the Shafer Gallery.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOE VINDUSKA BCCThe annual Bill McKown Masquerade Ball will return this year with live music, food, wine, and a costume contest from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Shafer Gallery.The event is&nbsp;for individuals 21 years of age and older only. Attendees are required to RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://shafergallery.bartonccc.edu/">shafergallery.bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or by contacting Gallery Director Alyssa Bliven at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:shafergallery@bartonccc.edu">shafergallery@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9342.The event will also feature live music from Little Big Band, and attendees can also vote for the People’s Choice Award winner.

Shafer Gallery to host annual “Bill McKown Masquerade Ball”