A couple weeks ago I attended a fabulous gala. This event was TREADS & THREADS, a benefit for cancer patient care at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Under the stars and inside the oval at Kansas Speedway, The University of Kansas Hospital’s gala benefit drew a sell-out crowd of more than 3,000 partygoers.

As you approach the main entrance you can have photos taken and are greeted with champagne. Once you enter the Speedway its food & drinks galore. There are two ten car garages to the left and right. The middle is filled with sponsor tents, bars around every corner and a band with dance floor up front.

We immediately hit up the food and tried out many of the dishes offered by Bristol, Andre’s, Los Cabos, Mike & Charlie’s, Capital Grille, P.F. Changs, Tasso’s and many more. As you stop at each of the restaurant’s booth you will have a sampling of some of the best cuisine. Steak cooked so tender it literally melts in your mouth. My favorite being Capital Grille with meat cuts that were flavorful with every bite, sided with delicious mashed potatoes. Following dinner was desert. The winner being Cupcake a La Mode, offering a variety of flavors that had me craving the cupcakes days later.

This event was lively, fun and full of tasty treats. I know I am ready to go next year. This black tie event reached superb goals this year, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and guests, the eight annual Treads & Threads grossed more than $1 million. Keep an eye out for this event next year and donate to a good cause and enjoy a fun evening under the stars.