Sat Aug 12th

Join us for the 8th annual

Forever The Free State Gala

We're excited to announce that on Saturday, August 12th, the Forever the Free State Gala is returning to the Overland Park Convention center again this year. We're thrilled to welcome all of you in person for our event.

U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, Kansas Lt. Gov David Tolan, and Johnson County Chairman Mike Kelly will be there to share insights and inspiration. We hope you can join us and help make our 2023 Gala another great success.

The annual Gala is our primary fundraiser and we look forward to your continued support. Your generous donations keep our local office open year-round, support our candidate’s campaigns, and fund our get-out-the-vote efforts. Because of you we’ve made great strides but we have more battles ahead. Let’s join together on August 12th, to continue building the Democratic Party in Johnson County!


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speakers

  • Sharice

    U.S. Representative Sharice Davids

  • Toland

    Kansas Lt. Gov David Toland

  • Kelly

    Johnson County Chairman Mike Kelly

EMCEE

Local Radio DJ and host of the award winning, KC Morning Show Podcast

  • Hartzell

    Hartzell Gray

Historic Growth

has increased from 86,000 in 2014 to over 146,000 today

A Kansas House Democratic Majority

Johnson County now has 16 Democrats in the Kansas House versus 11 Republicans

Competitive Races

Re-elected Rep. Sharice Davids to Congress and Gov. Laura Kelly as Governor

Reclaim Kansas

We can break the Republican supermajority in Topeka by flipping more seats in Johnson County in 2024!

PROGRAM

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Standard

$150

  • Individual Ticket
  • Custom wineglass

VIP Premium

$300

  • VIP Reception
  • Custom wineglass

Sunflower

$1500

  • Table of 10
  • 2 VIP tickets
  • 10 custom wineglasses

Jayhawker

$3000

  • Table of 10
  • 10 VIP tickets
  • 10 custom wineglasses

Ad Astra

$5000

  • Table of 10
  • 10 VIP tickets
  • 10 custom wineglasses
  • Front room seating

Student

$75

  • Individual Ticket

Must be a student 25 years or younger

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I can't attend the event but would like to donate to the Johnson County Democratic Party and be part of turning Johnson County blue!

Frequently Asked Questions


  • Your donation will stay in Johnson County
  • Your donation will help support the election of Democrats in competitive local races
  • In addition, those donations helped provide substantial campaign contributions to our incumbent legislators
  • With your donation support, the new Johnson County Democratic Party headquarters was opened in May of 2017 and is located at 8971 W. 75th, Overland Park KS 66204
  • We vow to always use precious financial resources, gifted by hard working donors, in a responsible and dedicated manner!

The gala is a great reason to get that one outfit out of the back of the closet and get fancy for an evening. Full length gown, tux, cocktail dress or just tie, whatever you do, feel confident and have fun.

Yes, the bar will offer beer, wine and cocktails. Wine will be served with dinner

Easy parking is available in the lot on the north side of the convention center and in the parking garage to the east. Valet parking, if needed, is available in the front (south side) via The Sheraton Hotel.

You can order a vegetarian plate when you purchase your ticket.

There is a link on the registration page where you can list your guest names.

Yes, for more information contact Overland Park Convention Center.

venue

Overland Park CC

address

Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211

more information
Paid for Johnson County Democrats, Mark Adams treasurer