The Rouge Ball 2026

A Women’s Empowerment Gala Benefiting the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

The Rouge Ball is Greenville’s ultimate night out for women — a bold, beautiful evening where empowerment, self-expression, and community collide. This is a celebration of confidence, creativity, and connection, all while supporting an important cause close to our hearts.

Each year, The Rouge Ball embraces a new theme, and 2026 invites you into the vibrant, high-energy world of Carnivale. Think Brazilian flair, Rio-inspired glamour, feathers, color, drama, and movement.

Whether you lean fully into the theme or simply choose an outfit that makes you feel incredible, this night is about celebrating you. Channel whatever amazing energy speaks to you — Love, Power, Mystery, Joy — and step into a space where every woman is encouraged to shine exactly as she is.

✨ An unforgettable venue experience at Hotel Hartness — serving as both our stunning location and the provider of incredible food and beverages
🎶 A DJ dance party by Audiografs
🎤 A live band performance by The Rock Goddess’s (new this year and SO exciting!)
🎥 Videography by DiPietro Weddings & Films
📸 Photography by Tracy Hyder – The Pirate Photographer
🌸 Lush, dramatic décor by Frilly Bloomers and Gathered Draping Studio
🍰 A dessert experience featuring favorites from Carolyn’s Cakes, Couture Cakes, Kathy & Co, and Holly’s Cakes (dessert sponsors subject to confirmation)

📱 Behind-the-scenes content creation by Bellaluna BTS, capturing the energy, details, and magic of the night as it unfolds — so you can relive the moments long after the last song plays.

✨ Motivational speaker Kayla Lee Lander will take the stage to inspire, uplift, and remind us of the power we each carry.
✨ The evening will be guided by our radiant emcee, A’lana Constance, keeping the energy high and the night flowing beautifully.

The heart of the evening is our high-energy fashion show, celebrating women of ALL figures — because EVERY body is a beautiful body. This show is about confidence, inclusivity, and redefining what it means to feel powerful in your own skin.

Following the show, the night flows seamlessly into an epic dance party — because what’s Carnivale without movement, music, and joy?

Beyond the glamour, The Rouge Ball exists to uplift and support. Proceeds from the evening benefit the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), helping provide education, resources, and support for those affected by eating disorders.

Women empowering women is reason enough to gather — but doing so for a meaningful cause makes the night even more powerful.

Our thoughtfully curated raffle is a choose-your-own experience. Each prize has its own glass vessel, and guests may place tickets toward the prizes they most want to win. No bidding, no competition — just fun, generosity, and incredible prizes — all in support of the National Eating Disorders Association.

VIP Admission: 6:00 PM
Includes early entry and reserved seating.

General Admission: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Seating is arranged along the runway to create an immersive fashion show experience, followed by open space for dancing and celebration.

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Host or Publisher Cotton Rouge and Company is located in Greenville, South Carolina