The BIG Event
Presented by Shea Electric & Communications LLC
Hotel Retlaw | July 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Last year was incredible for our agency. We settled into a new building, expanded important mentoring programs, launched a capital campaign, and served an increasing number of youth. Please join us in celebrating a year of growth and connection at The BIG Event at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac on Thursday, July 9, 2026!
Tickets are $150 each including a special dinner with the opportunity to sample mixologist cocktails. Individuals and companies alike can purchase tickets to attend the gala or reserve a table for groups.
An individual ticket includes one dinner and access to mixologist samples. A table includes eight dinners and access to mixologist samples.
Click the link below to add tickets to your cart. Please call (920) 922-8200 with any questions.
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Signature beverages from local celebrity mixologists are included with your meal—help us choose the best! Voting will take place at The BIG Event and the winning mixologist team will be announced at the end of the night. Stay tuned to meet this year’s mixologists!
Big of the Year
We’ll recognize a volunteer whose time, heart, and passion for helping others has made an impact through mentorship. Stay tuned to meet our Big of the Year!
Graduating Matches
We’ll celebrate a group of matches whose friendship reaches the special milestone of high school graduation. Stay tuned to meet our graduating matches!
Date ……………………………….. Thursday, July 9, 2026
Location ………………………… Hotel Retlaw
5:00 PM …………………………. Doors Open
5:15 PM ………………………….. Mixologists & Silent Auction
6:30 PM …………………………. Dinner Served
7:25 PM …………………………. Silent Auction Ends
7:30 PM …………………………. Presentation & Live Auction
Box of Rocks
Presented by The Goldsmith
For just $25 per entry, you can purchase your chance to take home a stunning piece of jewelry at the event generously donated by The Goldsmith! Pictured is last year’s piece of jewelry—a 14 karat yellow and white gold ring is set with over a quarter carat of diamonds valued at $2,255.
Silent Auction
Our silent auction is completely online—place your bids and help local kids at The BIG Event or from the comfort of your own home! Silent auction bidding will open online on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM and close on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM.
Stay tuned as we begin to add items to our silent auction.
Live Auction
This year’s live auction will be hosted by auctioneer extraordinaire Rod Drendel and special guest Marian University President Aaron Sadoff. Several unique items will be available for bidding in person at The BIG Event.
Big Impact
Your contribution to this event will stay local and allow us to connect more children with volunteer mentors right here in the Fond du Lac County area. These connections help youth build self-confidence, make positive choices, develop emotional resilience, and achieve academic success.
Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping us empower potential! If you’re interested in being a sponsor, please call our office at (920) 922-8200 or send us an email to find the perfect fit for you.
