On December 7, join us for an unforgettable evening as we kick off a year-long celebration honoring 100 years of Wheeling Park! The Centennial Gala will take place at the iconic White Palace from 6-11 p.m., featuring gourmet dining, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere that transports guests through a century of history.
The story of Wheeling Park’s beginnings is special. On December 24, 1924, more than 170 community leaders answered the call of W.E. Stone, raising the money needed to save Wheeling Park from developers. The Wheeling Intelligencer’s headline that day read, “Santa Presents Wheeling Park to City” and the park was preserved for future generations.
Now, almost 100 years later, we’ll celebrate this historic legacy in grand style with a glamorous event that takes guests back to the 1920s. Guests will enjoy classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Sidecar, and French 75, along with a selection of mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres including crab cakes and tenderloin crostini. The former teen dance floor will be converted into a 1960s-style lounge, featuring both whiskey and sparkling wine tasting bars, additional appetizers, a full-service bar, and live jazz entertainment.
Upstairs, a Winter Wonderland will await guests, featuring an array of dinner stations offering culinary delights like salmon, beef tenderloin, and other festive favorites. The evening will culminate with a high-energy performance from The Celebrity Allstars Band—a powerhouse group featuring former members of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Eagles, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Mariah Carey, and Garth Brooks. The band will keep the party going with hits from the 80s, 90s, Motown, Pop, and Classic Rock eras.
Proceeds from the event will support the continued beautification of Wheeling Park, including improvements to the Frank Rock Garden, the planting of 100 trees to commemorate the park’s centennial, parking lot paving and enhancements, new signage and wayfinding, and a new public art installation.
Funds will also support a year-long activation of the park with additional public events including a community picnic, historic exhibits & park tours, and a Teen Dance revival to name some.
This milestone event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors Expand, Judge & Mrs. Frederick Stamp, WesBanco; Centennial Sponsors Hazlett Burt & Watson, Inc., The Health Plan, Joyce Jefferson & Bill Jones, McKinley Architecture Engineering, McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Panhandle Cleaning, and Security National Trust; Patron Sponsors Peter, Walker & Murphy Holloway, Holly & Kim McCluskey, Mills Group, Cheryl & Chris Riley, Riverbridge | Raymond James, WVU Medicine and additional support from Duplaga’s Top Notch Landscaping, Hughes Design & Gift Gallery, Eventioneers, and All Occasions Party Rental.
The Event Committee includes Joan Stamp, Chair; Lisa Allen, Raina Burke, Donna Glass, Walker Holloway, Ronna-Renee Jackson, Charlotte Karges, Holly McCluskey, Jennifer Peckenpaugh, Cheryl Riley, Scott Schenerlein, and Jeremy West.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible celebration! Tickets for the Centennial Gala are limited, so be sure to secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime event. We look forward to celebrating Wheeling Park’s 100-year history with you in grand style!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit oglebay.com/wheeling-park-100-gala.
