Winter Gala with Bald Knob Cross of Peace

Name: Winter Gala with Bald Knob Cross of Peace
Start: 2025-02-08T19:00:00-06:00
Location: The Pavilion Events

Schedule

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Pavilion Events | Marion, IL

On Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at 7:00pm, Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host the first ever, formal Winter Gala at The Pavillion in Marion, IL. The event will include a silent auction, a delicious meal with live music and entertainment, among other things.
The Winter Gala will open doors at The Pavillion in Marion at 6:00pm with a silent auction, photo opportunities and social hour. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm, with live music and entertainment starting at 8:00pm. This event will be aimed at raising funding for Bald Knob Cross of Peace’s current upgrades and improvements to their facility.
In 2010, the transitional board set a long-term goal with a two-phase plan to rebuild and restore the cross after years of deterioration. Phase two concentrates on the areas surrounding the structure. The Cross began the expansion of the Courtyard and Paver Garden in the summer of 2024. This phase will focus on providing seating for visitors, space for special events and services, a walking path for better accessibility for all, and most importantly, this expansion will make the cross ADA accessible for handicap individuals.

On a daily basis we have visitors from all over the county with handicap or mobility challenges who are concerned with how they might access the cross. Our current state poses many challenges for these individuals to access this historical landmark. Many people travel from hours away to encounter Bald Knob Cross of Peace. We want these individuals to have the opportunity to experience the fullness of what being on the top of that mountain feels like.