The Big Event Auction is OPEN and will close at 8pm on Saturday, February 6th.

CLICK HERE to view auction items or secure a “party in a box” Big Event ticket.

The Brainerd Public School Foundation is very excited to announce the 8^th Annual Big Event, a celebration of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation! The Hook, Line and Sinker: Catch and Release Generosity theme will be one you won’t want to miss! We are motoring forward to plan an amazing Big (un)Event on Saturday, February 6th, 2021.  This first-time virtual event will look different, but our commitment to the cause is as strong as ever and we have some very creative plans bobbing up!

BPSF exists to support the Brainerd Public Schools in various ways including scholarships and providing 4A Grants to staff and coaches. The 4A Grants cover academics, activities, arts and athletics. The MISSION of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation is to enhance opportunities for quality academics, art, activities and athletics (4As) for the students of the Brainerd Public School District. The VISION of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation is for the young people of the Brainerd Lakes Area to have the finest educational opportunities possible to enable all individuals to reach their fullest potential as learners, participants, citizens, artists, athletes and contributors to our community and the whole of society.

Party in a Box Pick-Up! 

“Party in a Box Pick-Up” will be on Tuesday, February 2nd and Wednesday, February 3rd from 12:30-6pm at Cub Foods in Baxter! (14133 Edgewood Drive, Baxter) Look for the FISHHOUSE! We’ll be there to help you claim your party box and pay for your reserved raffles tickets with cash or check! Please note: Every ticket holder receives a “party in a box.” Included in each box is the $25 restaurant gift card or Domino’s meal certificate you selected, a paper program with details for the evening, some fun BPSF swag, donor swag, scratch-off ticket and more!

Raffles Available:

Bobber Pull Raffle  – $5 (SOLD OUT)

One lucky winner will have their bobber pulled and win a fishing prize package worth $250!

Top Shelf Shelf – $20

Pick a card, any card!  By process of elimination, one lucky winner will take home a bar-cart shelf and a dozen bottles of top-shelf liquor.  Prize package donated by the BPSF Board of Directors and Staff.

Wine Pull – $20

Guaranteed to WIN!!  Get your hands on one of a hundred bottles of wine donated by Cashwise Liquor of Baxter!  Several bottles will also have a mystery gift card as an extra bonus!

10x Raffle – $ Any

Make a donation of any amount into a BPSF issued Red Envelope.  One envelope will be pulled and win 10x the amount of the donation enclosed! (up to $200)

Lure Raffle – $20

Will you grab the fishing lure that REELS in the big $500 cash prize?!  Through a process of elimination, one person will be holding the CATCH OF THE DAY!

Raffle Payments: Please plan to pay for and retrieve your reserved raffle tickets during the pick-up events on February 2 and 3rd. If you cannot attend the pick-up events, please contact BPSF staff to make alternate arrangements. ALL payments must be received by BPSF staff by February 6th at 7pm. If payment is not received in full by 7pm on Feb 6, 2021, reserved raffles will be considered “unsold” and not entered into the drawings. Our office is located at 804 Oak Street, Brainerd. Our last day in the office before the event will be Thursday, February 4th. 218-454-6921 or [email protected]

Get tickets here and VIEW AUCTION!

Interested in becoming a Big Event Sponsor?  CLICK HERE for Sponsor Levels or HERE for a sponsor/auction donor commitment form.

 Thank you to our 2021 Premier Sponsors: