Blue Jean Ball
An Evening Rooted in Purpose
We are delighted to invite you to a meaningful and elevated evening of celebration and community at Homesteads for Hope’s Annual Blue Jean Ball — held at our beautiful Community Farm along the scenic Erie Canal.
This beloved event gathers families, neighbors, volunteers, and local leaders for a shared purpose: to support Homesteads for Hope’s mission of empowering adults with disabilities through meaningful work, learning, and belonging in Nature’s Classroom. Thanks to your generous support, we’ve raised over $100,000 annually — fueling inclusive opportunities that change lives.
This year’s Blue Jean Ball will be especially memorable as we celebrate the successful completion of our Pave the Way Campaign, and honor the remarkable accomplishments of our apprentices. Together, we’ve planted seeds of hope, and now it’s time to gather and reflect on all that’s grown — and all that’s still to come.
So slip into your finest “farm chic” — polished denim, sundresses, collared shirts, boots that shine — and join us for an unforgettable night under the stars. Expect live music, a family-style farm-to-table dinner, drinks at the watering hole, our Square Roots gallery show and art sale, and a lively silent auction — all in celebration of a more inclusive, compassionate future.
Your presence supports more than an event — it helps us grow a movement. Together, we’re creating a world where individuals of all abilities are empowered to live with dignity, purpose, and joy.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Get Your Tickets
$150 General Admission
Your General Admission ticket includes Dinner, Open Bar, Dessert, Live Music & Dancing, Art & Silent Auction
Social Members save an additional 25%
Tickets are selling fast, so get them before they are gone!!
Sponsorship
Opportunities
Become a Blue Jean Ball Sponsor
Support inclusion, connection, and community by becoming a sponsor of The Blue Jean Ball. Sponsorships come with meaningful recognition, reserved seating, and the opportunity to directly invest in a place where people of all abilities grow and thrive.
Your support helps fund inclusive programs, job training, and future housing at Homesteads for Hope.
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Canal-side Reserved Seating: Long Family Style Table (seating for 32 total guests)
Invitation to the August 20th Blue Jean Ball Sponsor Preview Event.
Premier Position of company Logo on H4H Website, Social Media Mention & Logo/Name looping on event monitors
Includes Farm to Table Dinner, Open Bar, Dessert, Live Music & Dancing, Art & Silent Auction
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Canal-side Reserved Seating: Two large reserved dining tables of ten each (seating for 20 total guests)
Invitation to the August 20th Blue Jean Ball Sponsor Preview Event.
Company Logo on H4H Website, Social Media Mention & Logo/name looping on event monitors
Includes Farm to Table Dinner, Open Bar, Dessert, Live Music & Dancing, Art & Silent Auction
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Canal-side Reserved Seating: One large reserved dining table for ten (seating for 10 total guests)
Invitation to the August 20th Blue Jean Ball Sponsor Preview Event.
Company Logo on H4H Website, Social Media Mention & Logo/name looping on event monitors
Includes Farm to Table Dinner, Open Bar, Dessert, Live Music & Dancing, Art & Silent Auction
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Canal-side Reserved Seating: One large reserved dining table for eight (seating for 8 total guests)
Invitation to the August 20th Blue Jean Ball Sponsor Preview Event.
Company Logo on H4H Website, Social Media Mention & Logo/name looping on event monitors
Includes Farm to Table Dinner, Open Bar, Dessert, Live Music & Dancing, Art & Silent Auction
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4 Tickets to the Blue Jean Ball
Company Logo on H4H Website, Social Media Mention & Logo/name looping on event monitors
Includes Farm to Table Dinner, Open Bar, Dessert, Live Music & Dancing, Art & Silent Auction
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2 Tickets to the Blue Jean Ball
Company Logo on H4H Website, Social Media Mention & Logo/name looping on event monitors
Includes Farm to Table Dinner, Open Bar, Dessert, Live Music & Dancing, Art & Silent Auction
seed & purpose presents: Square Roots
A Community Art Exhibition & Sale
We’re thrilled to introduce something new to the farm — not a building or a program, but a space re-imagined.
seed & purpose is the farm’s brand-new pop-up gallery and creative gathering place, housed in one of our historic barns, and transformed as needed to host seasonal art shows and special events. It’s rustic, radiant, and rooted in community.
Debuting during this year’s Blue Jean Ball, Square Roots is our very first show — a vibrant collection of small-format artworks created by Homesteads for Hope’s apprentices, staff, families, volunteers, and neighbors.
All artwork will be available for online preview ahead of the event, and will be sold in person during the Blue Jean Ball for just $20 each. Every piece purchased supports the Farm’s mission to cultivate purpose, belonging, and opportunity for people of all abilities.
Sept 1: Final deadline to drop off artwork
Sept 4: Exhibit opens to the public (Thursdays at the Farm) & online
Sept 26: Blue Jean Ball: all artwork available for purchase (in-person only)
Why “Square Roots”?
Because from a single square of space, something beautiful can grow.
Whether you're an art lover, a supporter of inclusive creativity, or just curious to see what grows when people are given space to thrive — Square Roots is for you. Come see what’s growing in our gallery — but if something speaks to you, remember: the only way to claim it is by attending the Blue Jean Ball!
FAQ: Blue Jean Ball
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Think “farm chic” — polished denim, button-downs, flowy dresses, and boots with a little shine. This is a relaxed yet refined affair. No tuxes needed — but let’s leave the gym shoes and graphic tees at home.
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Yes! We'll be celebrating on the farm both in our newly finished barn space as well under the stars, so dress for the weather and bring a light layer for the evening breeze.
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Yes — a full farm-to-table, family-style dinner is included, along with drinks, live music, and plenty of surprises.
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Your support directly funds programs for adults with disabilities at Homesteads for Hope.
FAQ: Square Roots
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Because from a single square of space, something beautiful can grow.
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100% of proceeds supports the farms ongoing mission to cultivate purpose, belonging, and opportunity for people of all abilities.
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Any medium is welcome: paint, collage, fiber, photography, wood, mixed media, etc.
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Complete both left and right side of the submission form for each individual artwork. There is no fee to enter. Artwork entries are accepted now until the entry deadline date.
Mail artworks to:
Homesteads for Hope
2185 Manitou Road Rochester NY
Rochester, NY 14606
ATTN: Beth Sumner | Square Roots -
Of course. The goal is to gather many pieces of original works of art. Each person may enter up to 5 artworks.
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All artwork will be displayed anonymously — names revealed only after purchase
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Yes, Squares (or cubes!) allowed- 6ish by 6ish by 6ish inches. Please keep in mind that the piece will need to hang. Make it work! If you have questions, reach out to Beth at the farm.
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6ish x 6ish x 6ish means just that. It’s a loose measurement. The show is aiming to be a beautiful community exhibition of small-format (square) artworks. We would like to keep it around the same size, but sometimes in life things run a little small, or a little big- you know, the ish. Don’t fret about getting it EXACTLY the right size! Be creative, have fun - stay in the ish.
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Yes. Please keep in mind that it will be hanging, and will need to be wired.
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Hey - it’s yours to do with as you want. As long as it’s 6ish x 6ish x 6ish and can hang, have at it.
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that sounds cool - remember, up to five!
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No. Any works not sold by the end of the ball will remain for sale in our farm store. We reserve the right to sell works for less than $20.
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Yes!
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No glitter. No unfixed charcoal or pastel. Must be a 6ish x 6ish (x6ish) square or cube. That’s it!
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Yes, the copyright belongs to the artist upon creation and remains as such. It is important to include contact information with your piece so that the buyer can contact you.