Unmask the Night. Celebrate Seacrest.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 6 o'clock PM
This year, we’re celebrating what makes our community so special — the people, the moments, and the impact we create together for our children.
Be part of it. Your presence means everything.
Event Details
38th Annual Seacrest
Gala for Treasures
"Magnificent Masquerade"
Benefiting the Children
at Seacrest Country Day School
Join us for a night of enchantment & wondrous surprises.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
6:00-11:00 p.m.
Naples Grande Beach Resort
475 Seagate Drive | Naples, FL 34103
The evening will include:
A Cocktail Hour & Plated Dinner
Live & Silent Auction
Live Entertainment
Music & Dancing
Raffle Drawings & more!
As a not-for-profit organization, Seacrest Country Day School relies on the generosity and philanthropy of our donors, supporters, and sponsors to be able to deliver on our mission and provide a transformational learning experience to our students every day.
Each year for the past 37 years, Seacrest Country Day School has hosted an annual fundraising gala — the largest fundraiser of the school year. The formal-themed event brings together our community for a night of celebration and giving. The event features a variety of ways to give to Seacrest, including raffles, auction items, fund-a-need contributions, and more. The unwavering generosity of our donors is an investment in every student and allows us to deliver Seacrest’s transformative learning experience.
Gala donations are essential in making the silent and live auction component of our event a success. If you or your business are interested in donating for this purpose, please reach out to us. We are thrilled to welcome donations, small or large, as a part of our auction.
Last year's Grande Olde Naples Gala raised over one million dollars to benefit the students and programs at Seacrest. Your generous support is greatly appreciated, and this event would not be possible without it. We are endlessly grateful for the generosity of our donors for their contribution!
We hope you will join us this year for Seacrest Country Day School's 38th Annual Fundraiser and be a part of the forward momentum. A night of dining, dancing, giving, and community spirit awaits! See you there.
With Gratitude,
Your Gala Committee
To view a slideshow of some of our previous galas, Click Here
Donate an Item
We're looking for donated items!
We greatly appreciate all donations, big or small, as they play a crucial role in helping us raise funds for our cause.
Do you have an item to donate to the Seacrest Gala? We think you do, and we have 200 guests waiting to bid on it, with their paddles ready. We know you have a great connection to someone who could provide an amazing auction item. For example:
Your friend from college is the sound guy on tour with Beyoncé? Is your sister in product development at Apple? Your brother owns a jewelry store? Do your parents have an amazing vacation home? We have four words for you...
TICKETS...IPAD...GIFT CERTIFICATE…FAMILY VACATION!
Ask them for a donation to the Gala. Their generosity will not be lost among the hundreds of attendees and volunteers at this year’s gala.
Your support is invaluable, and we are grateful for your contribution. Thank you for considering donating to our gala event.
Click on the DONATE ITEM button or CLICK HERE for the Partnership Letter and DONATION FORM.
Tuition Raffle
Sponsorships & Underwriting
Opportunities
Entertainment
Pzazz Productions
We have some exciting entertainment to showcase for this year's gala event including Glamorous Greeters, a Diva Violinist, and Choreographed Productions.
Pzazz has built its’ reputation on passion, class and excellence with an emphasis on creating exciting, immersive and authentic experiences. For more than two decades, PJ Fuerstman Meyer has been the driving force behind Pzazz Productions’ multi-faceted entertainment and production team. PJ is also a Seacrest Alumni Parent to Alexander, class of 2012 and Victoria, class of 2014.
Robert Williamson Band
This band is the ultimate party band, guaranteed to get everyone on their feet and dancing the night away. With their high energy performance and versatile vocalists, including one of Seacrest's own, alumna Rachel Pence, class of 2016, they are able to cater to any audience and keep the party going all night long. Whether you're a fan of jazz, rock, R&B, or pop, this band has something for everyone. Their dynamic lineup of musicians ensures that every song is performed with precision and style.
Our Auctioneer
Naples' and Seacrest's favorite auctioneer, Chris Marchand of Marchand Auctions, will join us once again to lead our Auction. Chris’s expert auctioneering skills, along with his immense experience in fundraising, benefit planning, and nonprofit consulting, have helped him raise more than $200 million for some of the most prominent nonprofits and organizations in our region. He shares his experience and expertise to proffer the greater good for organizations nationwide. With integrity and passion, he and his talented team use their hard-earned knowledge and experience to make every event as successful as possible. Knowing how to champion a nonprofit’s cause, the ability to create an exciting atmosphere where bidding is encouraged, and the ability to inspire donors are the keys to the success of many of our events!
Don't miss out on an opportunity to bid on some pretty amazing auction items! The event will also include a silent auction. We will be collecting amazing items for you to bid on. Check back for updated details.
If you are interested in donating an item for the live and/or silent auction, reach out to gala@seacrest.org.
All proceeds from the live and silent auction benefit Seacrest Country Day School.
Thank You
To Our Sponsors
Seacrest is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
Your generous donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.