Hunt ball

A hunt ball is an annual event hosted by a

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Today,^[when?] most hunt balls consist of a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. They are typically "black tie" events.^[1] Attendees are invited to wear scarlet tail coats produced specifically for hunt ball attendees. Although the dancing was once limited to traditional forms, these days styles vary widely between hunts. At some balls, the dancing is preceded by an auction in which items donated by members are sold to raise money for the care and feeding of the hounds.^{[2][unreliable source?]} Ticket sales for the ball are also an important aspect of fundraising.

While hunt balls are invitational events, they are rarely exclusive.^{[citation needed]} Most hunts are happy to sell additional tickets to members of the community who are interested in being part of the evening.^{[citation needed]}

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