September 12-14, 2025 – Saratoga Springs, NY
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Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as we celebrate 50 years of Avant Garde! Join us for three days of nostalgia, camaraderie, and celebration as we reconnect, reminisce, and honor our incredible history.
Friday, September 12, 2025 – Welcome Party 7:00 PM | King’s Tavern – 241 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
Our beloved corps watering hole back in the day!
Kick off the reunion weekend in style with a themed welcome party—wear your favorite Avant Garde shirt and reunite with old friends. This no-charge event features a cash bar and plenty of great company to start the weekend off right!
Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 50th Reunion Celebration Banquet Location: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge 161 – 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY
5:00 PM | Doors Open – Enjoy a 90-minute reception with an appetizer station and cash bar.
5:30 PM | Hall of Fame Inductions – Celebrate our newest Hall of Fame members during the cocktail hour as we honor their contributions to Avant Garde.
6:30 PM | Dinner & Program – A formal evening featuring:
✅ Three-course meal
✅ Heartfelt video with surprise guests
✅ Special guest speaker
🎟 Banquet TICKETS ON SALE NOW! (Pre-sale ends August 1):
- Individual: $83 (Includes one (1) banquet ticket & one (1) keepsake hardcover memory book)
- Couple: $125 (Includes two (2) banquet tickets & one (1) keepsake hardcover memory book)
🚨 Early Bird Savings: Buy by May 31 to save $10 per ticket!
After May 31st:
- Individual: $93 (Includes one (1) banquet ticket & one (1) keepsake hardcover memory book)
- Couple: $135 (Includes two (2) banquet tickets & one (1) keepsake hardcover memory book)
Space is limited—don’t wait!
Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Farewell Breakfast & Group Photo
9:00 – 11:00 AM | Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs – 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Meet up for a casual breakfast before saying our goodbyes. 11:00 AM | Congress Park, Saratoga Springs Group photo on the steps to commemorate this milestone event. To be done on the stairs leading down into the park directly behind the Holiday Inn.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration—let’s make it one for the history books! We can’t wait to see you all there.
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Room Block information:
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs room block for September 12-15, 2025.
Rooms are being held for Friday and Saturday at a rate of $219 per room per night and rooms on Sunday at a rate of $159 per room. The room block is set up and ready for guests to make reservations.
The group code is AVG. The following booking link can be used to make reservations.