Midnight Tides: A Night Beneath the Waves

Welcome to Midnight Tides: A Night Beneath the Waves! Join us at the Lakeside Pavilion for an evening of oceanic elegance and aquatic enchantment. Experience an underwater dreamscape where shimmering lights, flowing drinks, and curated bites await. Let the rhythm, color, and mystery of the sea sweep you away as you mingle, dance, and celebrate in style. Dress to impress in your gala attire and support the future of our Aquatics and Recreation Center with a night you won’t soon forget.

Friday, September 26th
6 PM Doors Open
Dress Code: Black Tie & Oceanic Elegance
Lakeside Pavilion, 2565 California Park Dr, Chico

Ticket Information

Single Ticket: $150

Dinner and cash bar ($10 per drink ticket)
Communal seating

VIP Single Ticket: $200

Dinner and open bar
Communal seating

Table Sponsorships

DeGarmo Park Table: $5,000

Reserved table for up to 8
Dinner and open bar
Custom watercolor portrait
On-stage recognition during event
Recognition in program, website, and social media

Hooker Oak Table: $2,500

Reserved table for up to 8
Dinner and open bar
Custom watercolor portrait

Sycamore Table: $1,000

Reserved table for up to 4
Dinner and open bar
Custom watercolor portrait

A band performing on stage with keyboards, drums, guitar, and bass under blue vertical lights and reflections on the floor. — Local musical talent Decades

An Enchanting Evening of Ocean-Inspired Entertainment

Let the current carry you through a night of captivating entertainment. Dance the night away to the timeless sounds of Decades, a beloved Chico band performing hits from the 1940s to today. The evening reaches a sweet crescendo with our ever-popular live dessert auction, where the region’s most decadent confections are presented in a spirited bidding affair.

A table with assorted desserts, decorated cakes, pies, and a sign for a "Live Dessert Auction" on a sparkling tablecloth. — Decadent confections for the live dessert auction gala 2024

When you buy a table, artist Megan McArthur of Miss Megan Studios will create exquisite custom watercolor portraits for you and your guests — an elegant keepsake from an extraordinary night. Capture the moment in our beautifully styled photobooth, and conclude the evening with a breathtaking grand finale.

People dancing at a party on a checkered floor, wearing festive attire. — Guests dance the night away at our Roaring Into the Future 2024 gala

Gourmet Bites and Crafted Cocktails

Savor a gourmet dining experience catered by the renowned Randy Peters Catering. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to delight the senses and complement the evening’s refined ambiance.Raise a glass to the night’s enchantment with our signature ocean-themed cocktails — the Mermaid’s Kiss, Sea Breeze, and Bourbon Tide — each crafted to evoke the mystery and allure of the deep blue. Whether enjoying elegant fare, sipping something sparkling, or indulging your sweet tooth, every detail is designed to immerse you in a world beneath the waves.

Four women in elegant dresses posing at an outdoor event with other guests in the background. — Guests dress up in their best roaring twenties attire for our 2024 fall gala

Something Big is Making Waves

Guests will be the first to witness an exciting new chapter for our community. We can’t share the details just yet, but this special announcement will be unveiled at the gala — it's an announcement you won't want to miss.