Uncommon Cause returns for its 50th anniversary with Monster Ball, a bold celebration of the arts in Columbus. This milestone event carries forward a legacy that has supported the arts in our community for five decades. Proceeds fuel CAAC’s year-round programs, and this year’s Fund a Need will help launch the Mill Race Monster Festival, a new community celebration inspired by our local cryptid legend.
Expect a night of live music, dancing, interactive experiences, and games, plus dinner and a cash bar. No live auction! Upgrade to VIP Patron tickets for an elevated experience.
TICKETS AGES 21+
$100 Early Bird Monster Ball Experience Through June 7, 2026
$125 Monster Ball Experience Beginning June 8, 2026
$225 VIP Patron Experience
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Open bar with dedicated service line
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Reserved seats at tables
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15% off at the Pop-Up Shop
FUND A NEED
Mill Race Monster Festival
This year’s Fund a Need supports the launch of the Mill Race Monster Festival, a new community celebration inspired by Columbus’s legendary local cryptid. Rooted in the 1974 sightings at Mill Race Park, the festival will bring the story to life through art, creativity, and shared experience.
Funds raised will help build artist-led installations, hands-on activities, performances, and imaginative experiences throughout the park. The goal is simple and powerful: create a one-of-a-kind festival that invites the community to participate, tell our story, and build a tradition that belongs to Columbus.
EVENT FEATURES
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Live Performances
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Interactive Experiences
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Silent Art Auction and Pop-up shop
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Games
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Awards
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Most Elegant
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Most Monstrous
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Dinner + Cash Bar
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No Live Auction!