50th Annual Spring Gala & Auction
Saturday, April 18, 2026
5:30 PM - Lindsay Auditorium
Started in 1976, the annual Spring Gala & Auction continues to be the Academy's largest fundraising event of the year, with more than 350 Academy parents, alumni, and community leaders participating annually in the in-person event and the online silent auction. In person, you will find an array of wonderful food and drinks, an up-close look at all of the silent auction items, your chance to win a top live-auction prize in the Golden Ticket raffle, take part in our Live Auction, and raise your paddle to support a campus initiative.
Watch for ticket sales to open up in February 2026!
Please call Kelly Neuert at 920-356-2120, ext. 244, if you have questions about the event.
Live and silent auction items will be accepted until March 27.
Please contact Kelly Neuert at kneuert@wayland.org or call at 920-356-2120, ext. 244.
Check out all the event photos from 2025, here:
A glimpse into Wayland's Annual Spring Gala & Auction!
The 2025 Program
5:30 PM
- Silent Auction
- Golden Ticket Sales
- Gourmet Strolling Dinner
7:30 PM
- Close of the Silent Auction
- Fine Arts Performance
7:45 PM
- Golden Ticket Drawing
- Pickard Dining Hall 2.0 Initiative
- Live Auction
BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR
We offer various levels of sponsorships. Each tier offers various benefits for sponsors to enjoy as a thank you for their generosity in making the events the best possible for Wayland and the Beaver Dam community. The goal of sponsorship is to make the events as affordable and enjoyable as possible for alumni, families, and friends. You can learn more about each tier by selecting one of the corresponding buttons. We are still accepting sponsorships for the 2024-2025 events.
Once you register online to become a Wayland Event Sponsor, please scroll down to select your sponsorship level and make your payment online. If you are making your sponsorship payment by mail, please mail your check to attention Advancement Office, Wayland Academy, 101 N. University Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916.
2024-2025 SPONSOR LEVELS & MAIL-IN FORM
REGISTER ONLINE TO BECOME A SPONSOR
- TITLE LEVEL: $5,000 +
- PLATINUM LEVEL: $2,500-$4,999
- GOLD LEVEL: $1,000-$2,499
- SILVER LEVEL: $500-$999
- BRONZE LEVEL $250-$499
- COMMUNITY LEVEL: $100-$249
TITLE LEVEL: $5,000 +
PLATINUM LEVEL: $2,500-$4,999
GOLD LEVEL: $1,000-$2,499
SILVER LEVEL: $500-$999
BRONZE LEVEL $250-$499
COMMUNITY LEVEL: $100-$249
