Gourmet Wishes 2026

JOIN US

Gourmet Wishes takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Resch Expo in Green Bay. Experience Northeast Wisconsin's premier culinary event and indulge in gourmet food, decadent desserts, martinis, wines and craft beers. More than 45 of the area's finest establishments participate and serve their best, including: Republic Chophouse, Mangiare, Iron Duck, Chives, Hotel Northland, Hot Sake Sushi Bar & Kitchen, Primal Eats and Cheese Cake Heaven - to name a few.

Plus, enjoy live music, an impressive live and silent auction, inspiring program with creative storytelling featuring local wish kids & much more! 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please join us as a cherished sponsor of this important & spectacular signature event today and receive valuable recognition, while helping to make life-changing wishes come true. Click here for a PDF of the meaningful opportunities available to you and your company.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Please join us for an exciting Gourmet Wishes gala featuring inspiring stories of local wish kids, the unveiling of our new Power of a Wish video and much more! 

5:00 p.m.
Indulge in delicious appetizers, desserts and beverages
Silent auction bidding
Golden Ticket Raffle
Live music by American Honey

6:30 p.m.
Inspiring program hosted by Cami Rapson & Randy "Shotgun" Shannon
Live Auction hosted by Bill Jartz
A wish family will share their inspiring story & wish adventure
Adopt A Wish

SILENT AUCTION

All of this year's Silent Auction bidding will be conducted through the GiveSmart service, accessed with your own smartphone or through text messaging. A listing of all Silent Auction items will be available by October 4th. Any questions? Please see our FAQ Section.

Donate an item or experience for our silent auction, to help deliver essential hope, strength & great joy to a local child battling a critical illness. We accept gift certificates; vacation packages; autographed items; sports & event tickets; electronics; appliances; food or beverage packages; themed gift baskets; spa services; special dining or tasting experiences; cleaning; home repairs; landscaping; and more.

Interested in donating a themed gift basket, gift certificates, vacation stays, etc.? Click here for ideas and sign up today!