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 ninth annual Yellow Tie Gala from 6 - 9 p.m. on Friday, August 19.

The Gala will transform Ligonier Street into an open-air dining room and dance floor with entertainment provided by Mike Urick and the Modelaires. An open bar will feature wine, beer, a signature Banana Split cocktail, and hot and cold appetizers provided by 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 12. All proceeds benefit Latrobe Art Center’s programming and operations. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 724.537.7011 or latrobeartcenter.org/events-all/2022-yellow-tie-gala.

The Yellow Tie Gala is a precursor event of the Great American Banana Split Celebration, which is taking place in downtown Latrobe on August 19-21, 2022. For more information on all of the festivities throughout the weekend, visit BananaSplitFest.com.

Founded in 2002 by Mrs. Nancy Rogers Crozier (sister of Fred Rogers) and Mrs. Elizabeth Hazlett, Latrobe Art Center provides a welcoming atmosphere for adults and children of all skill levels to grow their artistic talents and interests. Located in the heart of downtown Latrobe, the Art Center offers a wide variety of classes, workshops, events, community gatherings and more to improve the quality of life in the area through the visual arts.