Grand Event Fundraiser

In short, no. We always encourage guests to play along with any theme we use, and we often have items for guests to borrow on a first come-first served basis on the day of the event, so arrive early if you'd like to use our stash! If matching the theme isn’t your thing, that’s fine too. We care far more about your smiling faces than what you wear.

• 3 pm—Registration opens. Social begins with appetizers and drink tickets. Browse student and group displays and interaction, enjoy entertainment, bid on auction items & buy raffle tickets
• 4—Registration closes (⬅️new this year)
• 5:15—White auction items close for bidding
• 5:30—Black silent auction items close. 50/50 & bucket raffles close. Bar closes.
• 6—Seated dinner begins with prayer in West Gym
• 7:15—Program begins

Use either set of atrium doors to enter. You’ll register and then head west down the hallway. This year’s event showcases both our remodeled cafeteria and the new cafeteria.

Three drink tickets for beer or wine. (Non-alcoholic drinks do not require a ticket.) 

Signature Drink ticket available for purchase $10 

Appetizers: Taquitos | Cucarachas | Guacamole w/veggies

Dinner: Salad | Enchiladas w/shredded beef and red sauce | Choripollo | Chiles Rellenos w/cheese, no meat | Rice & Beans

Donations to "fund-a" projects help Lakeside fund designated areas that aren't in the budget but that would benefit our students and school. Fund-a projects are chosen by the planning committee based on ideas from faculty, staff, coaches or advisors. This year’s include:

• Equipment & supplies for the 24x30' Courtyard Greenhouse (built summer 2026)
• 2 VEX CTE Workcells (incl. robotic arm to help simulate autonomous manufacturing)
• OperationGo mission trips

1. “Grand Raffles”

Grand raffles are open to all, not just ticketed guests. Tickets are available for purchase in the school office during school hours in the month prior. Cash, check or credit card accepted, but no online sales are allowed for raffles. Event attendees are able to purchase grand raffle tickets until 5:30 p.m. on the night of the Event. Winning tickets drawn during the dinner program. Winners need not be present.

Grand raffle items TBD

During the silent auction and social time, we offer a traditional 50/50 "cash" raffle. Purchase 20 tickets=$25 or 75 tickets=$50. The winner receives half of the money collected and the remaining half goes to Grand Event. The winner is announced during the dinner program. This is the only portion of the evening where 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝.

For those who like to take a chance and score big on a little investment, we have 30-40 baskets, gift cards and packages available in our Bucket Raffle feature that’s displayed in a separate area from the silent auction tables. Spend $20 and get 25 tickets to drop in  “buckets” by items you hope to win. Winners will be announced during the program part of the night. Winners need not be present.