Attend the Ball

Because when you f*ck up royally, it’s

time to don a crown meant for royalty.

✹ September, 2026 ✹

Denver, Colorado

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Your ticket to the

2026 Failure Ball

grants you access to:

✹ 9 Live Toasts to Failure ✹

Industry leaders celebrate their stories on stage that we’re never “supposed to” say out loud. Because sharing dissolves shame & community is a balm for embarrassment.

✹ Fancypants Snacks ✹

Mingle, nosh & nibble on a 5-hour smorgasbord of elevated hors d'oeuvres, small plates, and curated dishes from our local crew of culinary geniuses.

✹ Complimentary Cocktails ✹

Sip on our carefully-designed collection of boozy & non-boozy signature concoctions while raucously celebrating failure.

✹ Exclusive Silent Auction ✹

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The Failure Ball | Denver Networking Event & National Mental Health Nonprofit | Attend in 2024

Bid on top secret items & services from your favorite companies as we continue to raise cash for suicide prevention.

The Venue

The Grant-Humphreys Mansion

Revel in this iconic & sprawling Denver mansion from 1902. You’ll step straight into a fantasy world of cascading staircases, twinkle lights, and a cheese trolley.

Yes, you heard that right.

A trolley full of cheese.

✹ THE RECIPIENT ✹

TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS

TWLOHA is an astounding American nonprofit that invests in hope, treatment, & recovery for folks navigating tricky mental health matters. Around here, we know for a fact that taking care of business starts with caring for our brains. We’re so honored to partner with them on this, y’all. Last year, we were able to donate $4,277.88.

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Interested in
an upgrade?

Uplevel your failure weekend with either (or both)

of these extra opportunities for celebration.

“You'll feel like after

all this time, you really

found your people.”

✹ Ashley Dunasta ✹

Currently, we’re not offering a virtual attendance option.
Since this event (and the stories shared within it) are so private for our speakers and personal to attendees, we’re very much living by the rule: What happens at the Ball stays at the Ball.
That said, you can certainly ask your friends for stories about what happened. 👀
Tickets are $220 across the board after presales end — except for speakers & their chosen guest (who both get a golden ticket, totally free).
The cover charge goes towards complimentary specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, passed apps, and venue fees, with any profits headed directly to To Write Love on Her Arms, an incredible charity focused on mental health for whole humans.
Because taking care of business starts with caring for our brains.
Very! The entire event space & bathrooms are wheelchair accessible (and you’ll even have your own elevator attendant!)
Need an ASL interpretor? We’ve got you covered. Just get in touch via our contact page and let us know!
Refunds aren’t on the table this time, but if something truly bizarre happens that keeps you from attending the event, reach out to us and let’s talk. The policy is officially no refunds for ticket sales, but we’re also people, y’know?

Interested in speaking? Just head over here to get more details. If you’d like to become a sponsor (and see all that entails), here’s the info.
Every guest, speaker, and volunteer is required to be fully vaccinated by the date of the event. Everybody must show proof of vaccination, otherwise we’ll have to turn you away at the door. Yes, really. Please don’t make us do that. It sucks for everyone. It’s a good idea to take a look at our terms & conditions for entry.
Yes and no. While this event is specifically designed for freelancers, contractors, and business owners of all sizes, ultimately it’s about celebrating the gallant act of TRYING. If you’re a try-er and want to pal around with a group of likeminded humans, you’re definitely welcome.
Ball gowns, boas, and black ties are all encouraged. Failing is something pretty dang special, and it deserves the pomp & circumstance of a little glitz and glam. Or in other words: This is your excuse to wear That Dress or suit in your closet. Here’s our outfit inspo.