Big Event 2026

STRONGER TOGETHER- LET THE GAMES BEGIN! 

Join us as we LIGHT THE TORCH for the 13th Annual Big Event at Grandview Lodge's Gull Lake Center - a night of unity, celebration, and friendly competition in true Olympic spirit!

Gold Ticket Holders (VIP) take the podium early with exclusive pre-game socializing and auction previews starting at 5:00 PM.

General Admission opens at 5:30 PM - grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable night.

Rally your team to the starting line by 6:45 PM as we kick off an evening of fabulous dining and gold-medal entertainment.

Go for glory in the live auction arena - place your bids and outpace the competition before the final buzzer at 8:30 PM sharp.

Finish strong and celebrate your victories at the official after party - because champions don't leave early!

We are thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Big Event, a celebration of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation - where community spirit and student success take center stage! Join us on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, as we unite to go Faster. Higher. Stronger. Together.

Help us carry the torch of excellence by participating in our online auction, raffles, and more. With your support, our classrooms can go for the gold - funding 4A Grants, igniting "Dream Big" projects, and powering a variety of BPSF initiatives that elevate learning in and out of the classroom.

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation exists to support our schools through scholarships, classroom grants, and more. Our mission is to enhance opportunities in Academics, Arts, Activities, and Athletics (4As) for students across the Brainerd Public School District - helping every learner reach the podium of success.

To streamline our community partnerships, we've created an all-inclusive sponsorship program called the Warrior Club. This replaces previous event-specific asks, providing our partners with one annual opportunity to support BPSF while receiving year-round recognition, including at the Big Event.

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation needs champions like you. Join us as a Big Event sponsor, auction donor, and/or Warrior Club member. Thank you for helping us reach new heights for our students - because when we stand together, we are truly Stronger Together.

CLICK HERE to become an auction or game/raffle sponsor!

Thank you to our Premier Warrior Club sponsor:

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO WEAR? The Big Event is all about having FUN-whether you dress up, dress down, or go for the gold with your outfit! This year's Olympic theme gives you the flexibility to BE YOU!

 The Big Event will be in the Gull Lake Center - Building with RED #2. Enter in doors by white #5.