Gardner Bullis Spring Auction

Save the date - March 29, 2025

FAQs

What is the auction?

The Gardner Bullis PTA’s annual auction is the PTA’s largest fundraiser and community building event. This adult-only event includes cocktails, dinner, an online and  live auction and dancing. All Gardner parents, teachers and staff are invited to attend.

Why should I come?

Enjoy a fun evening with other parents, sign up for auction parties and support our school! All proceeds go directly to Gardner Bullis. Each year, our school relies on this fundraiser to pay for technology, art, music, field trips, classroom libraries, classroom supplies and so much more!

How can I help?

There are many ways to help! Check Classroom Parent for sign-up lists.

1. Donations: Do you know anyone who can donate a week at a vacation home, tickets to a concert, play, sporting event or venue? (eg. Bottlerock, 49ers, Sharks or Warrior tickets, Stanford sports, Broadway shows, Safari West, etc.). 

2. Wine Auction: Donate a wine bottle (or more!), valued at $25 or higher for the wine auction. 

3. Party Host: Sign up for a few hours of your time and host a fun party for Gardner families. (eg. Grade-level end of year parties, Holiday Party, Parent & Kid Dance Party, Poker Tournament, BBQ, Back to School Brunch, Yoga and Brunch, Zumba Party, Mamas & Margaritas, Trivia Party, Kentucky Derby Party, Bollywood Dinner Party, Painting Class, Progressive Dinner Party, Go Kart Racing Party, baking or cooking lessons, etc.)

4. Sponsorship: Do you know anyone who would be willing to sponsor the event or donate their time?

5. Volunteer: Can you spare a few hours of your time? To make this event a success, we need help with  donation procurement, raffle baskets, parent and kid parties and teacher parties and more. Check the sign-up lists on Classroom Parent for more details.

What happens at the auction?

• 5:30-6:45pm Registration & Cocktails
• 7:00pm Dinner
• 7:30pm Live Auction & Fund-a-cause
• 8:30pm Dessert
• 8:30-10:30pm Dancing

(Exact times may vary depending on the venue.)

What is Fund-a-Cause?

Fund-a-Cause is a way to pool bids from bidders for a specific need at the school. Our students directly benefit from this. Past Fund-a-Causes have raised money for technology, school play structure updates, campus improvements, STEAM lab refresh and more!

What is the dress code?

Dress to impress! Adherence to the auction theme is encouraged but entirely optional.

How much are tickets and where can I buy them?

Tickets are $150 per person, but may vary from year to year depending on the venue. Tickets are sold through GiveSmart. Look out for details in Classroom Parent or the PTA Newsletter.

For any other questions, please contact the auction committee at gardnerbullisauction@gmail.com.

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Subasta 2025

Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts and our school!