Eighth Annual Yellow Tie Gala Returns to Latrobe Art Center

Grab your yellow party clothes and bring your sweet tooth for this swanky celebration of the greatest of desserts! Latrobe Art Center invites the community to toast the Great American Banana Split Celebration in style at its eighth annual Yellow Tie Gala from 6 - 9 p.m. on Friday, August 20.

After taking a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yellow Tie Gala is once again returning to downtown Latrobe. The Gala will transform Ligonier Street into an open-air dining room and dance floor with entertainment provided by Neon Swing X-perience. An open bar will feature wine, beer, a signature Banana Split cocktail, and hot and cold appetizers from Ricolita’s Café. 

Latrobe Dairy Queen will sponsor a Banana Split Bar that will satisfy any sweet tooth and pay homage to Latrobe’s legacy as the birthplace of the banana split.

Gala tickets are $60 per person or $50 for members of Latrobe Art Center. Reservations are required by Friday, August 13. All proceeds benefit Latrobe Art Center programs. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 724.537.7011 or latrobeartcenter.org/events-all/2021-yellow-tie-gala.

The Yellow Tie Gala is a precursor event to the Great American Banana Split Celebration, which is taking place in Legion Keener Park on Saturday August 21, 2021. For more information on all of the festivities throughout the weekend, visit BananaSplitFest.com.