Tickets are $25 and include admission, food, drink, and entertainment. The live auction begins at 7:15, featuring Barry Jean Ancelet as auctioneer and regional work by photographers and artists as well as regional handicrafts. A silent auction will be open throughout the evening. Contributions include photographs by Philip Gould and Kelly Briggs, original artwork from several regional artists, one-of-a–kind prints from the Tabasco Archives, and special hand made items such as a Don Montoucet triangle and a traditional Mardi Gras costume by Robin Miller. Archival Technician and musician Chris Segura leads a music ensemble including Randy Vidrine, and Peppy Carmello.
 
All proceeds benefit the center, which uses the money to hire undergraduate and graduate students to work within the center and its Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore, as well purchase needed equipment and office supplies.