Event Highlights: The Girl Friends®, Inc. 91st National Conclave hosted by The New Jersey Chapter of The Girl Friends®, Incorporated

Girl Friends one and all, come experience an enchanting evening brimming with joy and whimsy at the Jersey Boardwalk! In our stunning outdoor courtyard, the lively essence of the seaside comes alive as the sun dips below the horizon, creating a magical twilight ambiance perfect for a genuine boardwalk adventure.

Struttin' the Jersey Boardwalk is not just an event; it’s a celebration of excitement!! Get ready for an evening packed with thrilling entertainment! Have your fortune read while grooving to lively music that will get everyone dancing, bringing the boardwalk spirit to life, along with interactive activities that will captivate the entire Girl Friend community!!

Savor a delectable selection of classic boardwalk delicacies , with the enticing scents of delightful treats filling the air, whisking your taste buds away to sun kissed shores. Our food vendors will serve a variety of beloved favorites, including rich buttery popcorn and freshly made funnel cakes. The festive decorations will capture the essence of a busy boardwalk, adorned with twinkling moonlit lights and the relaxed beach vibes that will make you imagine the soothing ocean breeze.

We proudly welcome The Girl Friends & Boy Friends to the New Jersey Chapter reception, set within a charming outdoor Western town beneath the desert sky. As twilight fades and café lights begin to glow, guests will gather in an open-air setting designed for connection, celebration, and unmistakable Girl Friends style.

Blending rustic Western charm with New Jersey flair, the evening transforms a Western town into an elegant Girl Friends Affair with sparkling style, warm desert nights, and Jersey hospitality on full display.

“And where those fans at?” You will need them for boots on the ground and to cool the desert air. Don’t forget to pack them!

This signature reception invites each of you to mix, mingle, and shine in a setting that reflects the New Jersey Chapter’s creativity, warmth, and distinctive Western panache!

Get ready, Girl Friends! The New Jersey "Gems" invite you to sparkle with us at our National Conclave Luncheon! We're turning the room into a sea of chic All-White fashion, topped off with your most colorful "Baubles". Think of bold gemstone necklace, earrings, and bracelets that glitter in the Scottsdale sun!

Your all-white look can be dressy, smart-casual, or fabulously glam, summer dresses, chic pant sets, cocktail vibes…whatever makes you feel amazing. And with Scottsdale's sizzling temperatures, white is the way to go! As for shoes? Go wild! Any color, any style, just make sure they are comfortable! And complete your ensemble by adding that SHOWSTOPPING handbag to complete your entire look!

*When you are on site in Scottsdale, sign up for the SHOWSTOPPING HANDBAG FASHION SHOW COMPETITION!!!

You are invited to a special evening at “Club Adderley,” where refinement, fashion, and artistry converge, featuring an exclusive performance by the renowned Nat Adderley, Jr. and Grammy Award–winning Lisa Fischer, followed by an elegant dinner and dancing.

This is the New Jersey Chapter’s most glamorous and fashion-forward evening, where haute couture takes center stage and guests are encouraged to arrive in formal, over-the-top, couture-inspired attire with striking Met Gala–inspired design elements, dramatic silhouettes, luxurious textures, bold embellishments, and unapologetic personal expressions worthy of the world’s most iconic "green" carpet. Garden State Blooms in the Desert-Met Gala Style promises an evening of glamour and elevated style.

Shooting at a gun range brings precision and adrenaline to the Boy Friends lineup at the 91st National Conclave of The Girl Friends®, Incorporated. Enjoy one hour on a professionally supervised live range sharpening your aim, followed by one hour of high-tech simulation featuring a variety of weapons, including automatic, for a safe, action-packed experience.

Focused. Thrilling. Unapologetically fun. This one’s a bullseye.
Fee: $225 (round trip transportation and lunch included. Maximum capacity - 50)

The Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West offers a bold and immersive Boy Friends experience at the 91st National Conclave of The Girl Friends®, Incorporated. Step into the rich history of the American West through stunning art, legendary stories, and interactive exhibits that celebrate frontier spirit, innovation, and culture.

Refined. Rugged. Unmistakably Scottsdale. This experience is pure Western cool.

Fee: $115 (round trip transportation and lunch included. Minimum capacity 50. Maximum capacity - 75)

Gents, saddle up!

Now more than ever, we as Black men are called to step up for each other and to support, protect, look out for, and truly show up for our brothers. This luncheon is all about embracing that bond, building connections, and creating a space where every Brotha feels seen, valued, and backed by the squad. And what better way to do that than with good laughs, good food, and good company?

Grab your gear, bring your energy, and get ready to build bonds that ride way past this luncheon

National Welcome Reception
"Struttin' the Jersey Boardwalk"

New Jersey Chapter Reception
"A Western Fling with Boots
and Bling"

Girl Friends' Luncheon
"Blossoms, Baubles, and Bags: From the Boardwalk to
the Badlands"

Black Tie Gala
"The Garden State Blooms in the Desert: MET Gala Style"

Farewell Brunch
"Happy Trails Until We Meet Again"

Boy Friends Events & Activities

National Welcome Reception "Struttin' the Jersey Boardwalk"

New Jersey Chapter Reception "A Western Fling with Boots and Bling"

Girl Friends' Luncheon "Blossoms, Baubles, and Bags: From the Boardwalk to the Badlands"