Download our day-of-event guide here!
What Does it Mean to be a Gala Host?
Sharing your passion for transforming lives, disrupting poverty and nourishing communities with your friends and family!
Invite your friends, family and network to participate through bidding in the virtual auction starting on October 12th and watching the event on October 18th. Hosting can be a small, socially distant gathering, a virtual watch party or simply inviting people to watch on their own.
As a thank you for reaching out to your network, and/or to help you physically host a small gathering, we’ll deliver a special box of items to your home on October 18th before the live broadcast!
Ways to Host - Small, Social Distanced Gathering in your Home
- Stream the YouTube event at home for your guests on October 18th at 5pm. (Link will be on FareStart’s Home Page and emailed to all guests)
- Pre-order dinner from one of our FareStart Chef Partners to be delivered or picked by 4pm to enjoy with event.
- Order Beer/Wine from FareStart Partners for delivery or contactless pick up to enjoy during event.
- We recommend that any in person gatherings follow all posted CDC guidelines. Being outside or socially distant is important.
Ways to Host - Virtual Watch Party
Whether you do a virtual happy hour before and watch separately, or host a Virtual Watch Party, here are some ways to get started:
Ways to Host - FareStart Zoom Lounge
Join other FareStart supporters in a zoom lounge hosted by FareStart. Be surrounded by other supporters as you stream the event on another device. The lounge will open at 4:45pm on October 18th – click here to register!
Gala Host Boxes
As a thank you, each gala host will receive a gala host box delivered to your home the afternoon of the event, September 18th. The boxes will include:
- Day of event guide and schedule
- Hotline number for any bidding issues
- Small bouquet of flowers
- Macrina cookies
- Dry Soda with a special mocktail recipe
- Theo’s Chocolate
- FareStart materials including thank you cards you can personalize.
Share with your guests on the day of the event, or use the materials included to follow up if you are utilizing a virtual platform to host.
How to Register Yourself
IF you would like to be a gala host, please contact us at events@farestart.org
If you have already registered, click the unique link you were sent after registration via text.
Haven't registered to bid and donate? Click here
Inviting and Communicating with Guests
Choose the best platform and tools for you!
Will FareStart Send Information to My Guests?
Yes! Once registered, your guests will receive email communications (if they enter their email address) including the following:
- Auction packages and how to bid
- Our restaurant partners and how to order
- Details of the live broadcast and how to tune in
- Text reminders when the auction opens and closes
Key Dates & Times
- October 5 – Guests Registered
- October 12 – Silent Auction Opens
- October 12 – Pre-Ordering for Dinner Closes
- October 18 – Event Day
Event Program
*Important* Guests can register up until the auction closes
- 9:00 a.m. – Wine Auction Opens
- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Gala Host Box Arrives
- 4:00 p.m. – Pre-Ordered Food Delivery/Pick Up
- 5:00 p.m. – Live Broadcast Starts
- 6:00 p.m. – Event Ends
For further information on bidding and spreading the word on social media, please download this Gala Host Toolkit.
