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 mixologist samples. A table includes eight dinners and mixologist samples.
Click the link below to add tickets to your cart. Please call (920) 922-8200 with any questions.
Individual
$150.00Add to cart
$1,200.00Add to cart
Jodi Dietzel & Melissa Hayes
SSM Health
Amber O’Brien & Lindsey O’Brien
Compeer Financial
Brian Ottman & Mike Retelle
Festival Foods
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!
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 enter the “Box of Rocks” drawing for your chance to take home this stunning piece of jewelry at the event! Generously donated by The Goldsmith, this year’s item is an 18 karat white gold ring set with over 3/4 of a carat of diamonds and valued at $3,945.
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.
Click the link below to view our full list of items and stay tuned as more are added!
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.
