Save the Date Annual Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner
Dinner Registration Now Open!
2026 HOF Ticket Registration Form
To ensure seating at this event, please submit your payment now. Tables will not be reserved, unless they have been paid for prior to the day of the event. If you do not have a complete table list at this time, you may send it by October 10, 2025
All payments are due prior to the start of the event. They can be made by check, or by Zelle to 16***********@***il.com
Annual Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner will celebrate the accomplishments of players and teams. Over 500 expected to attend.
Please Join us on October 24, 2026 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook.
The 16-Inch Chicago Softball Hall of Fame honors both men and women-players, historic teams, organizers, managers, and umpires-who since the 1920s have exemplified excellent 16-inch softball talent, sportsmanship, and set a precedent for future generations.
Since 1995, the institution has inducted more than 700 individuals and teams. The prior 16-Inch Hall of Fame events has attracted approximately 10,000 guests to the dinner.
“This is a great time for those of us who love the game to celebrate with friends and honor those who have been inducted while keeping the game alive for those who will be playing after us,” says Paul Rowan President of the Chicago 16-Inch Hall of Fame.
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Near by Hotel Information Near Drury Lane Theater For those wishing to stay. (Both are Walking Distance)
Hilton Garden Inn
1000 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, IL
630-941-1177
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Suites
10 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace IL
630-941-0100
Dinner Ticket Information
Cocktail Hour is 5:30pm- 6:45pm, Dinner 6:45pm-7:45 pm, (Open Bar: 7:45pm to 10:15pm)
Awards Presentations Begins at 7:45 Sharp
If you are interested in tickets, please fill out the Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Packet out and send it to Paul by Friday, October 15, 2026.
–Adults $150 – ($170 At the door)
-Childrens $95 ($110 At the door)
Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame: Inductee Dinner Sponsorship opportunities
Inductee Dinner Book Advertising
Ads for the annual Inductee Dinner Book are due October 10th 2026.
Click here for the Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Ad Form
For more information, please contact: Chris Downes
Email: cd*****@******mx.com
Phone: 312-617-0520
If you would like to order a Hall of Fame Ring please fill out this form
SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED!
Full page ad in Dinner book. Four seats at the dinner. Six-month logo on our Monthly Newsletter (8000+ Subscribers) and a Facebook Page (8000 + Followers) post monthly. Foursome at the Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame 2025 Golf outing. Listed on the sponsor page of the HOF website.
Cocktail Hour and Bar Sponsorship $2500 (4 Available)
Full page ad in Dinner book. Six-month logo on our Monthly Newsletter (8000+ Subscribers) and a post on our Facebook Page (8000 + Followers) Signage on each bar. Noted on slide show during dinner
Video Sponsor $1000 (2 Available)
Full page ad in Dinner book. Six-month logo on our Monthly Newsletter (8000+ Subscribers) and a post on our Facebook Page (8000 + Followers) Noted on slide show during dinner
Trophy Sponsor $2500 (2 Available)
Full page ad in Dinner book. Six-month logo on our Monthly Newsletter (8000+ Subscribers) and a post on our Facebook Page (8000 + Followers) noted on the slide show during dinner
Table Sponsorship $100 (50 Available)
