THE NIGHT OUT 2026

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday September 14th, 2026

5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Wool Factory 
1837 Broadway St.
Charlottesville VA
Tasting Station

Open Bar with beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails.

Photos at the banner

Chef Gason sharing his personal cancer story
Photos at the banner

Eric & Amy Hart, BTCF

Friends having fun
Stunning small plates
Gerad Hopkins, musician

5:30 PM

  • Venue doors open

  •  Enjoy appetizers and an open bar while musician Gerad Hopkins sets the tone for the evening. 

  • Finding Alice photography exhibit opens


6:00 PM – 6:10 PM

  • Welcome and short video presentation by the BTCF team.


6:10 PM

  • Chef tasting stations open

  • VIP Chef’s Table guests are guided to their seats


7:50 PM

  • 7 Chairs live dance performance begins


8:10 PM

  • Panel discussion on 7 Chairs and Finding Alice

  • Bar last call

  • Silent Auction closes


8:30 PM

  • Event comes to a close

  • Silent Auction winners collect winnings