Gala Dinner
Once upon a time, there was a village called Oakland that decided to create a very special place: “The Dream of Every Child Come True.” They named it Children’s Fairyland. On Thursday, June 6, the magical park will be opened for adults only, with twinkling lights, scrumptious food and drink, special performances and live and silent auctions. The theme: There’s No Place Like Fairyland.
Over 500 Fairyland fans enjoyed Gala
Lots of friends—and fairy wings!
Hard to choose the best costume…
Fabulous food and drink
Your support makes all the difference!
Visitors will dress in fairy-tale or storybook attire and enjoy a memorable evening on the shores of Lake Merritt. As a nonprofit organization devoted to ensuring that all kids have access to the magic of our park, we rely on our annual fundraising Gala to keep our fairy wings aloft.
Won’t you be a part of our happily ever after? Click here to buy your tickets now!
Donate to the auction -Individuals and businesses are invited to donate to the auction that takes place at the event. If your company is interested in participating, please click the link above to fill out the donation form.
Donate food and services - Restaurants, you can donate your services to our event. If your restaurant is interested in participating, please click the link above to fill out the donation form.
Donate drinks and services - Wineries, distilleries or beverage vendors, you can donate your services to our event. If your company is interested in participating, please click the link above to fill out the donation form.
A big "thank you" to our 2012 Gala Sponsors:
Special Friends
Glenn & Ellen Voyles
McGuire and Hester
OgilvyOne Worldwide, San Francisco
Rogers Family Foundation
Dragon Sponsor
Sharon & Barclay Simpson (in honor of Glenn Voyles)
Puppetmaster Sponsors
Alexander & Baldwin Foundation / Matson Navigation Company
Dan Altemus & Marie Riehle
Bank of the West
Safeway Foundation
Wells Fargo
Unicorn Sponsors
BART
Jim and Bonnie Bell, Bell Investment Advisors
Anne Campbell Washington & Glynn Washington
Comcast
Give Something Back Business Products
Diane & Neil Goodhue
Kaitz Property Services
Theresa Nelson & Barney Smits
Nia Community Fund
Oaklandish
Oaks Card Club
Elf Sponsors
Carla Betts
Jamie Flaherty Evans & Ken Evans
Larry Magid & Amy Toro
Gene Zahas
Media Sponsors
CBS Outdoor
Clear Channel Outdoor
Oakland Magazine / Parents’ Press
Valet Parking Generously Provided by
Douglas Parking
Printing Generously Donated by
Royce Printing – Susan Royce
Security Services Generously Provided by
VMA Security
Mailing Services Generously Provided by
Handled With Care Mailing Services
Specialty Items Provided by
Safeguard by Julie Fox
Photography Services Generously Provided by
Food Stations
Miraglia Catering & Event Planning
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.
Star Meats
Beverages
Dorothy Holmes & Monte Bolmer
Waterfront Hotel & Miss Pearl’s Jam House Restaurant
Desserts
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