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⏳Timeline

  • 5:30pm - Doors Open, enjoy hosted bar and appetizers 
  • 7:00pm - Dinner & Live Auction 
  • 9:00pm - Deejay Hershe takes the spotlight under the big top - time to dance!
  • 11:00pm - "You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here!" Thank you for celebrating with us!

 

✨Highlights

  • Participating in the silent auction has never been easier with mobile bidding! You can bid on incredible packages right from your phone—anywhere in the country. For detailed instructions on how to bid online, visit the FAQ tab at the top of this page. The mobile bidding site will go live a few days before the event, so stay tuned and get ready to join the fun!
  • The Live Auction only happens in-person at the event and will feature unique experiences, incredible vacation packages and more!
  • Raffles and other exciting prizes await, making this a night to remember!

 

📋 Menu

🐟 Herb Seared Salmon: lemon dill sauce with garlic mashed potatoes + seasonal mixed vegetables 
🥩 Grilled Top Sirloin: red wine demi glaze with garlic mashed potatoes + seasonal mixed vegetables
🌱 Vegetable Napoleon: eggplant, zucchini, tomato, onion, goat cheese + chef's choice starch 

 

All menu items already are gluten free and can be made dairy free upon request in the *Special Accomodations* section under your ticket purchase.

 

💳 Skip the line & Pre-Register Your Credit Card

  • By registering your credit card NOW, in advance, you will be able to bypass the registration lines and enjoy faster entry the night of the event.
  • Don’t wait in the long line, pre-register your credit card now by clicking the box below next to "I authorize Annie Wright Schools to use the credit card entered on the submission page for the 2026 Gator Gala."
  • Don’t worry! You can still change your credit card at the event, if desired.

 

Questions? 

Contact Lindsey Joyce
Development & Special Events Manager
lindsey_joyce@aw.org
Package Name Amount Quantity Subtotal
Early Bird Table for 10 (10 included)
5 Remaining
$0.00

A table for 10 places you and your chosen guests together under the big top for a spectacular evening. Select your ticket choice, then scroll down and click “Next” to secure your table. Don’t know your guests just yet? No worries! An RSVP link will be sent to you in the coming weeks so you can easily share and collect guest information. 
Early Bird Admission $0.00
Please Consider Sponsoring a Faculty or Staff Member $0.00
Registration opens: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

I would like to make a donation

$0.00
I authorize Annie Wright Schools to use the credit card entered on the submission page at event 2026 Gator Gala. Once the transaction has completed successfully, a confirmation receipt will be sent to the email address entered.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!