Passes + Tickets

Purchase online now at Box Office Tickets or at the Washington, DC location of Universal Gear. Universal Gear is located at 1601 17th Street, NW.

Prices below are listed for before March 16, March 16 and after, and at the door. VIP passes and Tickets will be available online until Wednesday, April 19 at 12:30 pm. All passes and tickets will be available at the Welcome Center and at the events if available. Credit cards and cash are accepted at the Welcome Center and all venues for pass and ticket purchases, no checks please.

Platinum VIP Pass

  • free night stay at the Doubletree Washington, our Host Hotel during Cherry Weekend (Please email The Cherry Fund Chair, Paul Marengo at paul.marengo@cherryfund.org for more information.)
  • exclusive no-waiting entrance lines at all venues, just present your platinum pass and a VIP volunteer will walk you in
  • access to VIP lounges including Exclusive Platinum VIP Lounges at selected venues
  • complimentary official CHERRY shirt
  • complimentary official CHERRY CD produced by Centaur
  • a year subscription to Instinct Magazine
  • name listed on the CHERRY poster and program
  • two complimentary cocktails from our beverage sponsors at all events
  • VIP happy hour at the Green Lantern with your first drink on us
  • complimentary admission to Pre-Party Pump at Results, The Gym
  • complimentary shuttle ride to and from Saturday and After-hours events
  • demo CDs from local and regional DJs

Meet the DJ

You've seen & heard them spin. Now be prepared to meet them! Exclusive for Platinum VIP Pass holders Only: An opportunity to meet the DJs Information on times & locations will be included with your Platinum VIP Pass.

Cherry's Pre-Promotional Events

Enjoy complimentary admission to the following pre-promotional events. For more information on times and locations, please visit our events page.
Cobalt / Friday, March 17th & Friday, April 14th
Velvet Nation / Saturday, March 18th & Saturday, April 15th
Apex / Friday, March 24th

Gold VIP Pass

This year's VIP Pass is the best value and is your passport for guaranteed entry into ALL CHERRY events. Exclusive benefits include:

  • express entry
  • access to VIP lounges at events
  • complimentary official CHERRY shirt
  • complimentary official CHERRY CD produced by Centaur
  • a year subscription to Instinct Magazine
  • free VIP access behind the DJ booth at Velvet Nation on March 18th & April 15th
  • name listed on the CHERRY poster and program
  • VIP happy hour at the Green Lantern with your first drink on us
  • complimentary admission to Pre-Party Pump at Results, The Gym
  • complimentary shuttle ride to and from Saturday and After-hours events.

Make sure you purchase a VIP pass before March 8 to be listed on the CHERRY event poster and by March 15 for the program. Once you have purchased a VIP PASS, please fill out this online form so we know how/if to list your name on the poster and program and what size shirt(s) you would like.

Prices

Price / Price after March 16th / Price at the door

Platinum VIP Pass - $500
Gold VIP Pass - $150 / $170 / $190
Friday Night Welcome Event - April 21st - $30 / $35 / $40
Saturday Night Main Event - April 22nd - $50 / $55 / $60
Shuttle Ticket - $5
Saturday Night After-Hours - April 23rd AM - $30 / $35 / $40
Sunday Night Closing Event - April 23rd - $40 / $45 / $50
Shuttle Ticket - $5

For The Women

Cherry Girl - April 19th - No Cover, $2 Donation benefitting Mautner Porject
    (For more information, visit LadiesOfLeisureDC.com.)
Cherry Country - April 22nd - $20 in advance / $25 at the door
    (For more information, contact the Mautner Project at 202-332-5536)

Welcome Center

The CHERRY Welcome Center will be located in the Director's Room, located on the 2nd Floor at the Host Hotel, The Doubletree Washington, located at 1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington DC. Passes and tickets can be purchased here and all pre-sales purchased via paper forms or online can be picked up here during the hours below.

  • Thursday, April 20 from 7 to 11 PM
  • Friday, April 21 from 12 noon to 8 PM
  • Saturday, April 22 from 12 noon to 4 PM

Tickets and passes may also be picked up or purchased at all events. The Doubletree Washington serves as the official VIP Center where you can learn more about our beneficiaries and enjoy some of the promotional offers of our sponsors as well as meet with other Cherry attendees.

Ticket Policy

  • All tickets are non-refundable.
  • All tickets and passes can be picked up at the Cherry Welcome Center or at the appropriate venue.
  • To claim tickets or passes you must bring a photo ID.
  • Tickets and passes will be given ONLY to the person who made the purchase unless arrangements have been made in advance. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • DJs and locations are subject to change.
  • No re-entry at any event.


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