Event Info
The Black Tie Tailgate returns for an un-fur-gettable night at the Philadelphia Auto Show. This is the area’s best philanthropic preview party. Guests will dine and dance the night away as they enjoy the latest and greatest from today’s automotive industry. Join us as we celebrate 40 YEARS of fun and philanthropy!
Date/Time
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Friday, January 30, 2026
7:00PM — 11:30PM
Location
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
127 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Event entrances are located at Broad Street (red carpet entrance), 12th & Arch Street (west side), and the Skybridge from the third floor of the Marriott Hotel into the Grand Hall.
Ticket Prices
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FRIEND TICKET – $350 ($160 is tax-deductible)
– 1 Black Tie Tailgate ticket
GROUP TICKET PACKAGE – $3,500 ($1,220 is tax-deductible)
– 12 Black Tie Tailgate tickets for the price of 10!
PATRON PACKAGE – $775 ($315 is tax-deductible)
– 2 Black Tie Tailgate tickets
– 4 Auto Show tickets
– Listing on Sponsor page
– Inclusion on event signage (deadline: January 12)
BENEFACTOR PACKAGE – $1,500 ($580 is tax deductible)
– 4 Black Tie Tailgate tickets
– 8 Auto Show tickets
– Listing on Sponsor page
– Inclusion on event signage (deadline: January 12)
CLUTCH CLUB SPONSORSHIP – $3,000 ($1,805 is tax-deductible)
– 4 Black Tie Tailgate tickets
– 20 Auto Show tickets
– Limited-edition Clutch teddy bear
– Logo on Sponsor page with link
– Inclusion on event signage (deadline: January 12)
CARing SPONSORSHIP – $5,000 ($2,825 is tax-deductible)
– 6 Black Tie Tailgate tickets
– 50 Auto Show tickets
– Limited-edition Clutch teddy bear
– Logo on Sponsor page with link
– Inclusion on event signage (deadline: January 12)
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Parking
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VALET PARKING
Valet parking will be available to all guests at the Broad Street Entrance of the PA Convention Center (between Arch and Race Streets). Pricing to be announced.
SELF-PARKING
Self-parking is available at the following locations and prices:
– $24 at Parkway Garage (12th & Filbert Streets – entrances on 12th, Arch, Filbert, & 13th)
– $17 at Parkway Garage (150 N. Broad Street – Broad & Race)
Vouchers will be necessary for certain garages. Please check with an attendant upon entering the event to receive the above parking rate. Rates are not valid for overnight parking.
Hotel
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A block of rooms will be available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown at a special rate of $134/night for Black Tie Tailgate attendees (taxes and $72.00 valet parking fee not included). To reserve a room, please click here or call the Marriott at (800) 228-9290 or (215) 625-2900 and mention you are with the Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate.
Reservations must be made by January 7 to receive this special rate, but this block always sells out, so be sure to make your reservations early!
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The official registration and financial information of the ADAGP Charitable Foundation (dba Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation) may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. ADAGP Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent by law.