It's time to steam the gowns, tailor the tuxes, and shine the shoes - fall fundraising season has arrived in Dallas.

This fall sees Cattle Baron's Ball gunning for the $100 million mark, Bravo Gala celebrating 15 years of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, and Two x Two Gala saying goodbye with no fewer than three posh parties.

Don't sleep through lunch, though. The star-studded lineup at big-bucks power luncheons includes an Oscar-winning actor, Emmy-winning TV journalist, favorite former first daughter, and "the grandmother of Juneteenth."

Besides being a glamorous good time, these high-dollar events raise crucial funds for organizations that are vital to the greater Dallas community. (And note that many are participating in North Texas Giving Day, accepting contributions of all sizes through September 19.)

Here are the 12 must-attend galas, parties, and luncheons of fall in Dallas, with a longer list below.

Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon - September 12
The Crystal Charity Ball's fashion show and luncheon honoring the 10 most fashionable and philanthropic women of Dallas (as chosen by the organization), will kick off fall society season. The cherished event - now in its unbelievable 50th year - will take place at Neiman Marcus Downtown, starting with a late-morning champagne reception followed by a runway presentation featuring fashions of Oscar de la Renta; co-creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia will be in attendance. Guiding the event are Cheryl Joyner, Crystal Charity Ball chair, and Kim Hext, Fashion Show chair. This year's best-dressed honorees are Monica Eastin, Tracey Kozmetsky, Meredith Land, Tracy Lange, Anne McPherson, Wendy Messmann, Kim Quinn, Lisa Rocchio, Sunie Solomon, and Katherine Wyker; Lisa Cooley is the Hall of Fame honoree. Proceeds will help fund the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries (see below). Tickets are sold out, but for more information, visit the event's website.

Matthew and Camila McConaughey will be the featured speakers at the New Friends New Life Luncheon. Photo by Tyler Schmitt

New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon - September 20
New Friends New Life has landed quite the leading man for its 2024 luncheon: Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, along with his wife, best-selling author Camila Alves McConaughey. “A Conversation with The McConaugheys” (moderated by NBC5's Meredith Land) will highlight the celebrity couple's work with their Just Keep Livin' foundation, which empowers high school students to make healthy choices for a better future. They'll also touch on their careers, family life, and philosophies for living. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the luncheon is co-chaired by JoJo Fleiss and Lisa Rocchio. Honorary co-chairs are Robin and Norm Bagwell. New Friends New Life assists trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women and their children, and raises awareness of the issue. Luncheon tickets start at $250, available on the event website.

Carrie Underwood will headline the 2024 Dallas Cattle Baron's Ball. Getty Images

Cattle Baron’s Ball - September 28
Dallas' ultimate Western-glam party has lassoed one of the biggest headliners yet: Carrie Underwood. Co-chairs Marjon Henderson and Lora Farris have picked the theme "New Horizons" for the ball, which will take place at Southfork Ranch, with NBC5's Deborah Ferguson serving as mistress of ceremonies. Country band Straight Tequila Night will open the evening at the VIP Party, then it's a whole night of boots, bling, barbecue, cocktails, Ferris wheel-riding, and cowbell-ringing as bids climb sky-high in the biggest live auction of the year. Cattle Baron's Ball is the largest single-night fundraiser in the nation for cancer research through the American Cancer Society, and the event's 51-year total is poised to surpass an astounding $100 million this year. Information and the remaining tables and tickets (starting at $3,500 for two) can be found here.

Laura Harris-Means and Patrick Means are chairing the Dallas Symphony Gala. Photo by Jeff Smith

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala - September 28
The Dallas Symphony's mega-gala has several parts, all centered around a performance by one of the most recognized names in classical music today. The evening starts with a cocktail reception and opulent seated dinner, followed by the one-hour Gala Concert featuring the DSO and famed pianist Lang Lang playing Rachmaninoff’s beloved Second Piano Concerto. Maestro Fabio Luisi and the DSO will round out the concert with Rossini’s Overture to William Tell. An After-Party Experience will include lig