Uniqu3ly 21 Fashion Show returns to Oklahoma City to raise funds for local Down syndrome services
A fundraising runway event centered on people with Down syndrome
The Uniqu3ly 21 Fashion Show is scheduled to return to Oklahoma City on Friday, January 30, 2026, at The Criterion, a concert and event venue in the Bricktown area. The event is organized as a fundraiser benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO), which supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families through programs, services and community engagement.
Organizers describe the show as a runway-style event designed to place people with Down syndrome at the center of the production as featured models. In addition to entertainment, the format is structured to generate revenue for DSACO through ticket sales and sponsorships.
What attendees can expect at The Criterion
Event materials list doors opening at 5:30 p.m., with a VIP reception and dinner beginning at 6 p.m. and the fashion show scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Seating is expected to follow a traditional fashion-show layout, with chairs along the runway and no tables. The suggested dress code is cocktail attire.
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Venue: The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City
Schedule: Doors 5:30 p.m.; VIP reception/dinner 6 p.m.; show 7 p.m.
Ticket structure and deadlines
DSACO lists two primary ticket categories: general admission and VIP. General admission is priced at $50 and includes entry to the fashion show, access to a cash bar, and access to general seating. VIP tickets are listed at $150 and include entry, reserved seating, and access to the pre-show VIP reception that includes dinner and drink vouchers.
Organizers set a deadline of January 23, 2026, for VIP ticket purchases. General admission tickets are expected to remain available until the show begins.
Fundraising track record and community involvement
The Uniqu3ly 21 Fashion Show has drawn public attention in prior years for its fundraising results and high-profile community participation. A 2025 edition included an auction package featuring former University of Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer that sold for $6,000, reflecting the event’s use of add-on fundraising elements beyond standard ticket sales.
Organizers are also recruiting volunteers to support event operations, with roles that include check-in, backstage assistance, silent auction support, setup and cleanup. Volunteer shifts are expected to vary, with some roles scheduled before the show and others continuing through the evening.
Planned activities for the night include a pre-show VIP reception, runway programming, and additional fundraising components supported by volunteers and sponsors.
Why the event matters for local services
Proceeds are intended to support DSACO programming in the Oklahoma City area, where the organization works with families seeking resources, inclusion opportunities, and ongoing support. With the 2026 show returning to a central, high-capacity venue, organizers appear to be positioning the event as both a community gathering and a major annual fundraiser tied to DSACO’s service delivery.