CTK Summer Social

Since 1964, Christ the King has been bringing families, friends and neighbors together under the lights to celebrate Summer with great food, cold beer, and live music.

Bring the whole family and enjoy the huge kids game area, including inflatables, miniature golf, carnival games and by popular demand...the dunk tank!

Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th, 2026
6:00pm-Midnight

Live Entertainment

Friday Night

Main Stage: Karma

7:30-11:30pm

Karma always brings the fun to Summer Social playing all the greatest high-energy pop and rock hits from the 70s through today.

Tiger Town: DJ Beast

6-8:30pm

Back by popular demand, Frank Dickerson (aka DJ Beast) is returning for his 3rd year at Summer Social. Frank started taking DJ lessons at Deckademics in Broad Ripple when he was eight years old. He chose the name DJ Beast after the ride at King's Island. He is headed to Brebeuf Jesuit High School as a Freshman in the fall.

Saturday Night

Main Stage: Living Proof

7:30pm-11:30pm

For over 20 years, this 8-piece powerhouse has been packing dance floors at Indianapolis weddings, corporate events, and festivals. From Prince to Chappell Roan, Nelly to Lizzo, Motown to Boy Bands, and everything in between, Living Proof has been the go-to entertainment choice for some of the Midwest's biggest events.

Spirit Of Christ The King Award

Winners will be honored on stage at the Christ the King Summer Social following the the 5pm Mass on Saturday, June 20th.

NOMINATIONS

Do you know someone that has been a long-time friend of Christ the King? A parish
member that has been a super volunteer? A member of the parish staff that goes above
& beyond? A past or present teacher or administrator at the school? Nominate them for
the Spirit of Christ the King Award. Deliver your nomination to the parish office or email Ann Collins at [email protected]. Nominations must be received by May 26, 2026.

PAST WINNERS

2005: Ken Blackwell, Mary Ann Christenberry, Bill Michaelis
2007: Joe & Gracie Bill, Sister Bernardine Ludwig, Rose Sterger
2008: Pat Cronin, Charlie Feeney, Jerry & Betsy Traub
2011: Patty Holtz, Cliff & Maryann Seufert, Johnny Sullivan
2013: Pat & Mattie Boyce, Phyllis McNamara, Monsignor Tony Volz
2015: Cathy Ciresi, Stacey Hoaglin, Jim Kacius
2016: Melissa Buechler, Danny Klee, Tony Svarczkopf
2017: Bob & Tish Brafford, Tom Hornbach, Mary Zinkan
2018: Jenny & Joe Annee, Judy & Don Dial, Theresa & Don Williams
2019: Donna O'Donnell, Mary Ann Pappas, Bob Zetzl
2022: Anne Gozdecki, Beth Hansen, Debi Mitchell & Bob Williams, Carolyn Mueller, Father Todd Riebe
2023: Paul Frayer, Mary Kivela, Norma Powell
2024: Father James Bonke, Kent Campbell, Christ & Sheila Kaufman, Eleanor Seaver
2025: Scott Calwell, Donna & Ben Olsen, Chris Rivelli, Liz & Kevin Sowinski, Walt Steinfeld

50-50 Raffle

About the Raffle

One of the time-honored traditions of the Summer Social is the 50/50 raffle. The more tickets we sell, the bigger the cash prize. Last year, the prize was nearly $4000! The drawing will be done live from the main stage on Saturday, June 20th at the end of the night. You do not need to be present to win.

How to Purchase

Tickets are now available in the parish office or church vestibule, or you can buy them from any Christ the King student. Each ticket is $5 or a sheet of 5 tickets is $20. Please turn on your sold raffle tickets to the school, the parish office or the collection plate. Tickets turned in by June 1st will be eligible for a $500 Early Bird prize. Tickets will continue to be accepted at the parish office or in the collection plate up until the final drawing on Saturday night. You'll even be able to turn in/buy more tickets both nights of the event at the Raffle Booth.

Why Sponsor?

Support 30+ ministries of Christ the King Catholic Church which benefit our entire local and worldwide community
Community Exposure! 390 CKS Students, 1200 parish families, countless neighbors and thousands of followers across social media platforms
Two Evenings of Fun, family-friendly activities, & live music

Please email [email protected] with any questions or for other sponsorship opportunities not listed below.

LOGOS ARE DUE BY MAY 18th!