Don't miss out on one of the highlights of the RSV year! Join us for our annual Victory Ball--this year’s theme is FANCY DRESS—yes, that’s right! You get to wear a costume over your costume! Once again the event will be hosted at the beautiful Country Club of Petersburg. Delight in a varied program of early 19th century dances, stirring music, excellent food, and (even if we do say it ourselves...) superb company.
So, what is Fancy Dress? It is the equivalent to a costume ball. What does that mean? You may not only come as yourself but a cat, a bat, the sun and the moon, maybe even a tree! Your ensemble can be as simple as a pair of tiger ears to an elaborate Roman Centurian in armor. Whatever strikes your fancy. It need not be much, in fact you need not wear the extra at all. Men are of course dashing in Regimentals so why not come in that? Black masks will be available at check in for those that wish to partake. Again, Remember that Period attire AND Fancy Dress adornments will be greatly admired but not required. Please feel free to wear appropriate evening wear.
Though you need not be a member of the RSV to attend registration in advance is required. Tickets for non-members will open on June 1, 2026. Tickets are limited to 120. Your ticket includes admission to the ball with dessert during the interval and a practice session the day of the ball. An optional buffet dinner prior to the event is also available at an additional cost. See below for menu and options.
PREBALL DINNER INFO: Dinner will be served buffet style beginning at 5:30 PM. Dinner options will include: CCP House Salad with vinaigrette, Roasted Airline Chicken Breast (light supreme sauce, crispy prosciutto), Grilled Flank Steak (cabernet au jus), Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin, Roasted Asparagus. Gluten-free and vegetarian diets can be accommodated upon request. Seating for the buffet dinner is $64.00 per person and is limited to 60 people so be sure to reserve your place as soon as possible!
**Members with Family Memberships: If you do not see an option to purchase additional tickets for others on your family membership after logging in, go to your Profile>More Member Options>Additional Members in Your Account and make certain that you have added your family members to your membership. (If you have, you should see the additional members who are "attached" to the membership at the top right side of the profile screen.)**
Fancy Dress Ball Schedule:
12:00PM - "Crash Course" dance practice (optional) - Our dancing master will be on hand to offer this last minute review of the dances we'll be doing at the ball. The first half hour of the practice will be an introductory course on the basics of English Country Dancing. More experienced dancers can join us at 12:30pm. The course will last until approximately 3PM. The crash course is included in your ticket price.
5:30PM -Ball Buffet (optional) - Join us for a plated dinner immediately prior to the event. There is an additional fee for the dinner and participants must register for this dinner prior to the registration deadline of October 1, 2026.
6:30PM - Doors open for guests who purchased tickets for the ball only.
7:00PM – Fancy Dress Ball opens
We have not been successful in obtaining a block of hotel rooms at a discounted rate at this time. If we are able to we will send our an email with more information.
Get the latest updates by checking out our Victory Ball Main Page but be sure to register before registration closes on October 1, 2026 since there will be no ticket sales at the door!
Members! Interested in helping out with the planning and/or hosting of the Ball? Log in and visit our Volunteering Opportunities page to let us know that you'd like to get involved!