Jan 21, 2026

🎙Dueling Pianos fundraiser February 7 for United Way of Ellis County

Posted Jan 21, 2026 2:22 PM
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United Way of Ellis County

Join the United Way of Ellis County for a special Dueling Pianos fundraiser and party with a purpose!

Enjoy a request-driven show where two talented pianists battle it out, playing all your favorites from classic rock to modern hits, ensuring a night of non-stop singing, laughing and fun! 

Best of all, every ticket purchased goes directly to supporting vital community programs offered by our 15 non-profit partner agencies here in Ellis County. A great night out for an even greater cause! 

This benefit event will take place on Saturday, February 7 at the Ellis County Fairgrounds, Unrein Building, 1344 Fairground Road, Hays. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; dinner catered by Thirsty’s at 6:30 p.m.; pianos at 8 p.m. Those enjoying the pianos only may enter at 7:30 p.m.  

  1. Individual tickets are $60; Pianos-only tickets are $30. Reserved table packages are also available. 
  1. Charcuterie boards available for purchase 
  1. Cash bar available. Must be 21 to enter 
  1. Silent auction and cash-grab raffle

Purchase your tickets now online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dueling-pianos-12 or www.liveunited.us.   

For more information, contact Janelle VanKooten, United Way of Ellis County executive director, at 785-628-8281 or [email protected].

A big thanks to our sponsors including 

PREMIERE SPONSORS
 M & D Excavating  
Commerce Bank 
Nex-Tech  
EVENT SUPPORTERS
Golden Belt Bank
Midwest Energy
Car Zone
Doghouse Liquor
Emprise Bank
Northwestern Printers
Astra Bank
PoPt!
SILENT AUCTION DONOR
Genuine Appliance 
Auto World
Creekside Resort
The Niche
Chris Schmidt
Ashley Furniture 
Nex-Tech Wireless
Second Wind IV 
Jaren Kanak
Dylan Dreiling

UNITED WAY OF ELLIS COUNTY PARTNER AGENCIES 
Big Brothers Big Sisters Ellis County 
Cancer Council of Ellis County
CASA Court-Appointed Special Advocates
CPRF Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas
First Call for Help
Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County
Hays Senior Center
High Plains Mental Health Center
Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
PACT Parents and Teachers Together
Salvation Army
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Western Kansas Association on Concerns of the Disabled
Western KS Child Advocacy Center