Big Barn Tailgate 2021
An evening of dinner, dancing, and socially-distanced fun.
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Let's Tailgate!
With the development of multiple vaccines to aid in the fight against the pandemic and a renewed sense of hope and our hearts full of gratitude, High Hopes is hosting a socially-distanced BIG BARN TAILGATE. This will be a celebration of our vibrant, philanthropic community whose support makes it possible for High Hopes to provide a place where horses and humans together improve lives.
Don your dancing shoes or cowboy boots and let’s kick up our heels (socially-distanced of course!) to the extensive music repertoire of local sensation Sugar. Enjoy gourmet boxed dinners with dessert, bar service, and VIP packages.
E V E N T T I M E L I N E
6:00–7:30 PM Gates open for dinner and beverage pickup
7:30 PM Sugar’s 1st Set
8:30 PM Video Presentation & Scholarship Drive
9:00 PM Sugar’s 2nd Set
Tickets
VIP Tickets
Let us do the work for you with VIP tickets! VIP tickets include parking for up to two cars depending on the amount of guests in your tailgate, signature charcuterie board, sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries, gourmet boxed dinner with dessert, and beverage kit of your choice, table, table-scape, and chairs for up to eight.
General Admission Tickets
General Admission tickets include parking for one car and a tailgate area, gourmet boxed dinner with dessert, and a beverage kit of your choice. Guests will need to bring chairs, table, and tailgate essentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a different gala this year and you probably have questions! We have the answers you’re looking for.
Checkout our list of frequently asked Tailgate questions to find out more.
Auction
This year our auction will once again be conducted through GiveSmart’s online bidding platform. Auction bids can be made from your mobile phone, computer, or tablet at your convenience. Bidders will be notified when they have been outbid and may set maximum bids.
Auction Pre-Sale
Gazebo Luxury Dining
The Gazebo at High Hopes will be transformed into a luxurious tailgate viewing party for eight guests. It will offer a beautiful table-scape with ample room to mingle, dining al fresco from a sophisticated, customized menu from Coffee’s Country Market served by a dedicated waitstaff. You can watch the Tailgate from a private viewing screen and dance the night away to the sounds of local sensation Sugar.
Begin your dining experience with a charcuterie board, cocktails of your choice, and sparkling wine. Then enjoy sliced beef tenderloin, teriyaki glazed salmon filets, cheddar biscuit with honey butter, kale salad, and grilled vegetables. Finish your dining experience with fruit tarts with vanilla custard, chocolate covered strawberries, and cookie and brownie bites.
The bidding price for this unique auction item starts at $1,800. Bidding opens June 1st and closes at 10 PM on June 7th.
Bid now!
With Thanks
Event Chairs
Robin Schonberger & Barbara Willkens
Master of Ceremonies
Joe Rhodes
Committee Chairs
| Jamie Childs Cheryl Heffernan Emily Jewett |
Jacqueline Kangley Celina Merrill Mac Mummert Jeff Ridgway |
Gary Rogers Erin Schaaf Tia Smith |
High Hopes will strictly adhere to all State and CDC guidelines and recommendations related to COVID-19. We ask our High Hopes community to support us as we create a safe and fun event.