The Biddeford Ball, a blend of creative energy, philanthropy and community, brought over 400 guests to Saco Mill #4 to party, play and give a little something back. Kristen Georgia, left, who lives in New York City, joined her sister Jessica Jolin of Lyman and their father, Jeff Georgia, of Helena, Mont.

Wendy Polstein, graphic designer for The Press Hotel, and Matt Chappell, owner of Gather in Yarmouth, were part of the crowd at Saco Mill #4.

Husband and wife team Julian Schlaver and Roxi Suger, founders of the Biddeford Ball, savor the moment before the fashion show and fundraiser kicks into high gear.

Katherine Cooper and Kate Brezak, massage therapists at the White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, attended the Biddeford Ball.

Patti Jalbert and her husband Alan Casavant, the mayor of Biddeford, were part of the crowd at the Biddeford Ball.

Bob Hamblen, city planner of Saco, and his wife Jane, an environmental consultant, were part of the crowd at the Biddeford Ball.

Scott Joslin, chief operating officer of the Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford, with Christie Underwood of Peaks Island, Maureen King of Kennebunkport, and Marc Feldman of Think Tank Coworking.

Diane and Kyle Noble of Hills Beach in Biddeford were part of the event at Saco Mill #4.

More than 400 guests took part in the Biddeford Ball, including Caryn Firebaugh of Biddeford Pool and Patti Hartig of Fortunes Rocks, donning black and tan, the theme for this year’s Ball.

Stephanie Facchini of Freeport, Talyse Hampton of Ithaca, New York, and Sarah Breul, of Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition at the Biddeford Ball.

Mike Panenka of Biddeford, enjoys the evening with Lesley Tracy, owner of On Set Salon in Biddeford, and her mother Jennifer Ross of Rotunda West, Florida.

Sculptor Patrick Pierce and his wife Kathleen, of Saco, participated in the Biddeford Ball.

Susan Fox, one of the models at the Biddeford Ball, and Rick Hill, of Boston.

Violet Guido, of Portland, attends the Biddeford Ball with friends Sarah Coupe, founder and director of Grace House for Women, and her daughter Grace O’Donnell, of Portland.