Saturday May 20th 2023

Harlem, NY

Alhambra Crystal Ballroom

Doors open at 10:00AM

The Great American Hat Show is the Largest Fashion Hat Event in New York! with over 500 Hundred hats on displayed. The show is a historical presentation that uses all mediums of entertainment including dance, music, and of course fashion. This year's show "Say it Loud" chronicles the fashion and the history of the 70's. Emerald City showcases the amazing and colorful fashions of the Wiz! and step into the soul train line and learn how this memorable show had it beginnings.

If you have any questions about the show email us

The heart of Harlem NY

The show is right around the corner from the Apollo Theater at the beautiful ALHAMBRA CRYSTAL BALLROOM

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Pros: Downtown NYC. near the flower and Garden District. Take the C or A train to 125th to venue 20 minutes. Close to Macy's and broadway and the downtown experience.

Con: Farthest from The Great American Hat Show

Pros: One stop from the Great American Hat Show on the A or C train. 10 mins or short taxi ride to venue. Around the corner from BBQ restaurant and Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Sabazz Center.

Cons: Hotel is in a busy district near hospital

The Aloft Harlem

Pros This Hotel is dead smack in Harlem and all that Harlem has to offer! One Block from the World Famous Apollo Theatre. Short cab ride to the beautiful Hudson River and Cotton Cub. Short bus ride to the door of the Brownstone bouquet and Silvia's Soul food restaurant. The closest to The great American Hat Show, walking distance. Two blocks from hotel

Con: The most expensive hotel

Ticket information:

Ticket go on sale Dec. 1st 12:00am

Elite seats only

What are Elite seats? 75 Front row seats go on sale Dec.1st, 2022. This seat includes front row seating, the Queen reception and the platinum gift bag! only 75 seat are available in this class if you wish to have an ELITE SEAT. Email Us: "I wish to reserve an Elite seat." leave your contact number we will call and reserve your seats. ELITE SEATS WILL SELL OUT.

DEC 2ND. GENERAL SEATING will go on sale. this WILL NOT include the Queens reception.