2025 Gala

Please join us at Ojai Valley School's 11th Annual Gala and Auction.  Our theme this year is "Ojai Bounty:  Growing our Future."  The Gala is OVS's biggest community fundraiser of the year and a wonderful way to spend a beautiful spring evening dining, dancing and bidding on amazing auction items!

This year's special focus paddle raise will be in support of enhancing and beautifying both our Lower and Upper School campuses.  By continuing to reimagine how our physical spaces  support the ongoing growth and development of our students, we progress our core mission:  To help our students pursue and explore the wholeness of life.

The Gala & Auction will be held on Saturday, May 3. Cocktails will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the Live Auction at 7 p.m.. Music and dancing to follow. 

We look forward to spending the evening together!

Dinner this year will be an Ojai-inspired buffet featuring the fresh and bright flavors of spring in the farms, orchards, and ranches of Central California. 

Cocktail Hour

Hors d'oeuvres

Ahi Tuna Poke on a Wonton Crisp

Stuffed Mushroom Florentine with Fresh Spinach and Italian Cheeses

A selection of: 

Artisan cheeses and charcuterie served with nuts, fruits, mustards, and jam

Hummus with Pita Chips

Ranch Dip with Celery and Carrot Spears

Cocktails & Beverages

OVS Signature Cocktail created by Revel and Ventura Spirits

Beer by M. Special

Assorted wine and cocktails

Dinner Service 

Mains

Wood Fired Prime Angus Tri Tip 

Ojai Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast

Both served with chimichurri and fresh salsa

Pistachio-crusted eggplant puttanesca with lentils (Vegan/GF)

Sides 

OVS signature green salad with baby gem lettuce, Ojai Pixies, shaved fennel, and Ojai avocados in an herb vinaigrette

Fresh Corn Salad with queso fresco and diced tomatoes, cilantro, and red onion

Roasted fingerling potatoes
Parmesan Garlic Rolls

Dessert

Blueberry cobbler served with McConnell's vanilla bean ice cream

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS and UNDERWRITERS!

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

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Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities

$25,000 Harvest Champion

 Design input & sponsorship credit for 1 of 2 signature cocktails at the Gala, Logo on Auction Paddle, Visual recognition at check-in table, Verbal & visual recognition during Gala presentation, 4 Social Media posts to OVS alumni & parents, Additional recognition in any OVS post-Gala coverage 

Table for 10 (if desired) & Table centerpiece

$10,000 Orchard Steward

Verbal & visual recognition during Gala
Full-page color ad in Gala program, 4 Social Media posts to OVS alumni & parents, Additional recognition in any OVS post-Gala coverage

6 Gala Tickets (if desired) & Table centerpiece

$5,000 Field Cultivator

Verbal & visual recognition during Gala presentation, Full-page color ad in Gala program
2 Social Media posts to OVS alumni & parents

4 Gala Tickets (if desired)

$2,500 Seedling Supporter

Verbal & visual recognition during Gala, Half-page color ad in Gala program, 1 Social Media post to OVS alumni & parents

2 Gala Tickets (if desired)

Underwriting Opportunities

Sound & A/V Equipment ($6,000)

Bar ($2,500)

Music ($2,000)

Hors d'œuvres ($1,500)

Auctioneer ($750)

Decorations ($500)

Invitations ($250)

Catalog/Program ($250)

Lighting ($250)