15th Annual Peacock Ball Honoring Rick Baldwin
A Benefit for the Winter Park History Museum
Saturday, October 4, 2025
The Rice Family Pavilion at Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 15th Annual Peacock Ball - a signature celebration benefiting the Winter Park History Museum. This year, we are proud to honor Rick Baldwin for his outstanding contributions to the Winter Park community.
Guests will be enchanted by an evening that captures the spirit of Winter Park:
• Cocktails under the stars on the picturesque patio of the Rice Pavilion
• A chef-curated plated dinner and premium open bar, served in style
• Live music and dancing with the electrifying Bay Kings Band
• Silent and live auctions featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences and local treasures
• A night of elegance, community, and celebration in one of Winter Park’s most iconic settings
Event Schedule:
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Private VIP Sponsor Reception (by invitation only)
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception
7:30 – 11:00 p.m. | Dinner, Program & Dancing
Tickets:
$250 per person
Black Tie Optional
Randy Noles & Tom Nowicki
We’re delighted to welcome back Randy Noles and Tom Nowicki as hosts of the 15th Annual Peacock Ball — a dynamic duo whose charisma, wit, and deep Winter Park roots set the tone for a truly unforgettable evening.
Randy Noles, publisher, and editor of Winter Park Magazine is a lifelong champion of the arts, culture, and history of Winter Park. Known for his storytelling, civic leadership, and steadfast support of local institutions, Randy brings warmth, polish, and hometown pride to this beloved event.
Tom Nowicki, a seasoned actor and Rollins College graduate, has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. Most recently, Tom starred in Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey alongside Vince Vaughn. His theatrical flair and quick wit make him a perennial favorite on the Peacock Ball stage.
Together, Randy and Tom promise an evening filled with laughter, heart, and community spirit.
Silent Auction
Online and In-Person bidding?
Interested in donating an auction item? Contact Gibby Folk at Gibby.Folk@gmail.com
Reserve Your Seats
This popular event sells out quickly. Tickets will go on sale August 1.
Can't Make It to the Ball?
You can still support the Winter Park History Museum and honor Rick Baldwin with a donation.
Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and deeply appreciated. Your gift helps the Winter Park History Museum thrive as a vibrant year-round, community-centered organization, safeguards our collections and keeps the museum doors open to more than 17,000 visitors annually.
Questions?
Contact us at museum@wphistory.org or call 407.647.2330
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates and sneak peeks at auction items and entertainment.
Know Before You Go
Helpful Information for Your Evening at the 15th Annual Peacock Ball
We can’t wait to welcome you to an unforgettable evening at the Rice Family Pavilion at Rollins College! Here are a few important details to help you plan ahead:
Arrival & Parking
Valet parking will be available at the event entrance for your convenience. However, due to limited space and in the spirit of a seamless arrival and departure, we strongly encourage guests to use ride share services such as Uber or Lyft when possible.
The Rice Pavilion is located at:
1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
(Just steps from the heart of Rollins College and Park Avenue.)
Dress Code
Black tie optional. Dress to impress and be ready to dance the night away!
Weather Note
Portions of the evening will take place outdoors. October evenings in Winter Park can be beautifully breezy - we recommend bringing a light wrap or jacket.
Evening Schedule
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at museum@wphistory.org or call 407.647.2330.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
2020
Jack Lane
Emeritus Rollins History Professor
2019
Joy Wallace Dickinson
Columnist, Author and Historian for the Orlando Sentinel
2018
Randy Noles
CEO, Editor, Publisher Winter Park Magazine
2017
Dr. Rita Bornstein
President Emerita, Rollins College
2016
Saluting Life in Winter Park During World War II
2015
Debbie Komanski
Executive Director, Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
2014
James Gamble Rogers II
John ” Jack” H. Rogers
2013
Alfond Inn Opening
2012
125th Anniversary of Winter Park
2011
Winter Park Community Center Opening
2010
Hugh & Jeanette McKean
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
2009
Kenneth Murrah and Harold Ward
2008
Rose Bynum, Eleanor Fisher, Eula Jenkins and Peggy Strong
2007
Thaddeus and Polly Seymour
President and First Lady of Rollins College, 1978-1990
