Individual tickets and VIP packages will be available on this website in early March, 2026.

Yes! We are limited on occupancy at Wayzata Country Club and do not have the ability to sell more tickets than the space will allow. We also spend a lot of time preparing a personalized experience for each of our guests which prevents us from selling tickets at the door.

The annual fundraiser has always been an incredible evening of community, laughter, good food, music, games, and support for Orono Schools.

• Entertainment for the evening will include returning emcees Erik Perkins and the Lew Crew, a short program, competitive games, Heads and Tails, luxury purse raffle, music, live auction, silent auction, photo booth, custom swag, and more! 
• Attire for the Soirée will be ‘country club chic’ and we encourage red & blue to fill the room with Spartan pride.
• Complimentary valet parking will be available for all guests. Tips are encouraged. 
• Food and beverage for the evening will include heavy passed appetizers, a variety of food stations, signature drinks as well as access to no-host bars around the facility (cash, credit cards and Venmo  accepted in exchange for drink tickets). 
• In the past, this has been a seated event. It will not be seated this year – although there will be various spaces around the club where people can gather and sit down if desired.
• VIP ticket purchases may include access to golf simulators, VIP cocktail hour and VIP drink wristbands. 
• Guests will want to bring a credit card (for game and drink tickets and donation payments), a fully charged cell phone (for the auction),  and energy for a great night of connecting with community and FUNdraising! 

Proceeds from the annual fundraiser are placed into the Foundation’s Annual Fund. Contributions to the Annual Fund are invested into Orono Schools each year to support immediate needs and fill gaps in the budget due to state funding shortfalls and inflation. 

Local tax dollars are distributed evenly among school districts across the state based on number of students enrolled in each district. The only dollars guaranteed to stay in our district are referenda funds approved by district voters and private donations to nonprofits that support the school, like the Foundation.

• The Foundation is the only organization that serves all students and teachers across the PreK-12 spectrum. This is one way that OFE differs from our parent organizations. Another difference is that the Foundation supports fundamental needs that take place behind-the-scenes related specifically to academics and operations.
• Donations to the Foundation support curriculum, resources and trainings that are not offered at schools of a similar size and make Orono a great place to learn and grow. This has included (but is not limited to) K-8 World Languages, K-5 Literacy Program, Character Education, and the variety of AP course offerings that have resulted in Orono being rated one of the Top Traditional High Schools in Minnesota.