2026 Annual Gala and Auction
WE’RE OFF TO THE RACES AND BUILDING PLACES!
Dust off those dapper bow ties and secure your most extravagant fascinators! We are galloping toward the Pinehurst Country Club on Saturday, April 25th for a Kentucky Derby celebration three decades in the making. It is our 30th Anniversary, and we are not just horsing around. We are going the full distance with a night of gourmet dining, live music, and high-stakes bidding. Most importantly, we are teaming up to cross the finish line for our Build-A-House event, ensuring families in the Sandhills have a safe place to call home.
5:00 PM VIP Paddock Pre Party | 6:00 PM The Main Event: General Admission
PICK YOUR PONY: THE GALA EXPERIENCE
THE MAIN EVENT: GENERAL ADMISSION
Gallop into an evening featuring a three-course gourmet feast, an open bar to keep the spirits high, and a dance floor fueled by our live DJ. Gates open at 6:00 PM
THE WINNER’S CIRCLE: VIP PADDOCK PASS
Why wait for the starting gun? Secure a VIP pass for early entry at 5:00 PM. You will gain exclusive access to the Paddock Pre Party, featuring our Putt for the Roses Challenge, specialty Derby elixirs, and high-tier networking.
CLAIM YOUR TICKETS
JOIN OUR STABLE OF SPONSORS
Is your brand ready for the limelight? Position your business in front of the Sandhills’ most influential philanthropists. From spirited cocktail stations to high-visibility activations, we have a sponsorship tier that fits like a horseshoe.
VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FILL THE TROPHY CASE: DONATE TO THE AUCTION
Have a unique treasure or a one-of-a-kind experience? Donating to our Silent or Live Auction is a brilliant way to champion the Habitat mission. Plus, your generosity to Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills is tax-deductible!
DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM
TICKET OFFICE & INQUIRIES
gala@sandhillshabitat.org | habitatgala.org | 910-852-0108
SEE YOU AT THE RACES!