The Big Event 2024

3...2...1... BLAST OFF!

JUMPIN' JUPITER it's nearly time for the 11th annual Big Event at Grandview Lodge's Gull Lake Center! Outta this World socializing and auction gazing starts at 5pm. The shuttle lands at 6:45pm, just in time for dinner. Dig deep in your rockets and place your galactic bids before the the auction powers down at 8:30pm sharp. Stick around after to kick-up some moon dust on the dance floor! Have two left space boots? No problem. 

We are thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Big Event, a celebration of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation! We are excited to kick up moon dust together on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at Grandview Lodge (New Location!). Help us have a night of stellar giving by becoming a Big Event supporter. Your commitment will help us launch a cosmic amount of funds into our classrooms through 4A Grants, our annual "Dream Big" project, and other BPSF initiatives. 

BPSF exists to support the Brainerd Public Schools in various ways including scholarships and providing 4A Grants to staff and coaches. The mission of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation is to enhance opportunities for quality academics, arts, activities and athletics (4As) for the students of the Brainerd Public School District. 

In an effort to streamline our donation requests, we have created a comprehensive partnership package called the Warrior Club. The Warrior Club replaces previous event-specific annual sponsorship requests; allowing our community partners to receive only one ask from BPSF for financial support each year. By becoming a member of the 2024 Warrior Club, you or your business will receive year-round recognition for this partnership, including the Big Event.

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation needs your support. Please join us as a Big Event sponsor, auction donor, and/or a Warrior Club member! We sincerely thank you for your time and consideration in helping us SHOOT FOR THE MOON for our schools!

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

Thank you to our premier sponsor:

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO WEAR?  Don't panic!  The Big Event is intended to be a FUN event where you can dress up, dress down, or dress the part!  Our "Outta this World" space theme will give you the flexibility to BE YOU!  Some ideas:

HOUSTON... WE HAVE A RAFFLE.

Space Odyssey Raffle - $5

Gift pack valued at $250+!  

Alien Invasion Raffle - $20

Through a fun process of elimination using numbers and colors, alien ticket holders will have a chance to win $500 cash! 

Meat Raffle - $5

Hello?! Is it MEAT you're looking for? Take your chance to claim one of 15 different Cub Foods meat packs varying in value from $15 to $100!

Cosmic Cooler Raffle - One for $5, three for $10, or ten for $20

Enter to win this party package flush with a variety of beverages in a cooler and a rockin' camp chair! 

Wine Pull - One for $20 or three for $50

Guaranteed to WIN!! Get your hands on one of a hundred bottles of wine donated by Cashwise Liquor of Baxter! Several bottles contain a mystery gift card as an extra bonus!

Top Shelf Shelf - $20

Pick a card, any card!  By process of elimination, one lucky winner will take home a bar-cart shelf and eighteen bottles of top-shelf liquor.  Prize package donated by the BPSF Board of Directors and Staff.

10x Raffle - $ Any

Make a donation of any amount into a BPSF issued blue envelope.  One envelope will be pulled and win 10x the amount of the donation enclosed! (up to $200)