Become a founding member of the Hamilton FoundationThe Hamilton Foundation runs Dre's Cookout & Community Festival and the Dre's Block Party Tour. Every event funds a scholarship for a student who needs one. This is our first membership season, and everyone who joins is a founding member.Every member is VIPThe lowest price, always. Our tickets go up in tiers as an event gets closer. Early bird is the lowest price of the run and day-of is the highest. Members pay the early bird price at every stage, including at the door on the day of the event. There is no cutoff. Come when you want and pay the member rate for as long as the venue has room and is still admitting guests.Skip the line, any time. Walk up and walk in. Arrive at doors or arrive late, the line is not your problem.The step and repeat. Members get the red carpet and a photo shot by our photographer, sent to you after the event.Recognition. Your name on the supporter wall, and members are recognized at the event.What's confirmed so farAtlanta, Labor Day weekend 2026Washington DC, CBC week, September 2026Dre's Cookout & Community Festival, Washington DC, May 2027New Orleans, Red Dress Run, August 2027Atlanta, Labor Day weekend 2027Washington DC, CBC week, September 2027Pop-up events are added throughout the season and your membership covers those too. Members hear first. Venues and times are announced as they lock.Membership levelsBronze, $150. VIP status at every event this season. Member pricing, line-skip, red carpet and photo, recognition, presale access before tickets go public, and member updates by email.Silver, $250. Everything in Bronze, plus VIP entry comped at two ticketed events of your choosing, and stage access where the venue permits it.Gold, $600. Everything in Silver, plus VIP entry comped at every ticketed event this season and a guest with you at general entry.Founding member termsFounding memberships are open through December 1, 2026. Rates go up for the next season, and founding members renew at founding rates.The season runs through our September 2027 event. Memberships are non-refundable. Benefits at each event are subject to venue capacity and venue rules. If an event moves or is cancelled, your membership carries to the rest of the season. Comped entry applies to our regular season events. Special or large-scale pop-ups may be offered at member pricing instead, and we will say so when we announce them.Part of your membership is tax-deductible and your receipt shows the amount. The Hamilton Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3).