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Hard Hats & High Heels

April 09, 2026

6 - 9 p.m.

@ Metro Appliances & More

Appetite for Construction 2026

Tulsa HBA Charitable Foundation Fundraising Gala
 

Join us for Appetite for Construction 2026, the Tulsa HBA Charitable Foundation’s annual fundraising gala supporting workforce development and construction education in our community.

This high-energy evening—Hard Hats & High Heels—features great food, drinks, and hands-on experiences, all benefiting programs that prepare the next generation of residential construction professionals.
 

Event Details

Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM (VIP entry at 5:00 PM)
Location: Metro Appliances & More
5313 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, OK 74146
Valet Parking Provided

Why Attend

Proceeds from Appetite for Construction directly support the Tulsa HBA Charitable Foundation’s mission to educate and empower future leaders in the residential building industry.

Funds raised help:

  • Support high school construction programs

  • Expand hands-on learning in the skilled trades

  • Host workforce development events like Build My Future
     

Ticket Pricing

  • Individual: $100

  • Group of 6: $500

  • Group of 10: $800

  • VIP: $150
    (Early entry at 5 PM + access to VIP kitchen & bar)

     

Can’t Attend?

You can still support the future of the construction industry with a charitable donation. Every dollar helps build opportunity through education and workforce development.

Sponsors

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Chefs and Kitchen Sponsors

1. SUSHI CHEF KURT FICHTENBERG/BOSH KITCHEN 2. MEAT & CHEESE SHOW/KITCHEN AID KITCHEN 3. COMMON TART/ DESSERT KITCHEN 4. OKLAHOMA JOES/DACOR KITCHEN 5. HARD ROCK CHEFS/THERMADOR KITCHEN 6. TULSA OILERS CHEF D/SAMSUNG KITCHEN 7. MONDOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT/JENN-AIR KITCHEN 8. AILA’S CATERING/GE CAFE KITCHEN 9. FRENCH HEN OWNER KATHY BONDY/BERTAZZONI KITCHEN 10. MAYO CHEF CAMERON WERRY/GE MONOGRAM KITCHEN

"I love giving my time working on fantastic projects for the Charitable Foundation. It's fulfilling to help out the community I am apart of."

"Appetite for Construction is my favorite event because of the amount of shear fun. It's easy to auction when you know its for a good cause!"

"The Workforce Development in place to further education within the housing industry is the reason I'm involved. Expanding education means hope for the future."

© HBA Charitable Foundation

HBA Charitable Foundation

11545 East 43rd Street

Tulsa, OK 74146

   918-663-1100 

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