Harvest of Hope Gala

October 30th, 2025

Sponsorships are available! 

Golf registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, a light breakfast, lunch, games, silent auction and more! 


7:30am - Check in begins 

8:30am - Ball toss and announcements 

9:00 am - Shotgun start


The CAER Classic is our largest fundraising event of the year. The needs of our community continue to grow. You can help ensure we can continue to keep good food available for families.

Join us!

When: October 30, 2025

Where: La Fontaine Event Center

Harvest of Hope Gala takes place October 30, 2025, at La Fontaine in Ramsey. Join us for an evening of impact, inspiration, and generosity as we raise funds to fight food insecurity and uplift our neighbors.

Sponsorships are available! 

Golf registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, a light breakfast, lunch, games, silent auction and more! 


7:30am - Check in begins 

8:30am - Ball toss and announcements 

9:00 am - Shotgun start


The CAER Classic is our largest fundraising event of the year. The needs of our community continue to grow. You can help ensure we can continue to keep good food available for families.

Event Information

When: October 30, 2025 5:30-8:30pm

Where: La Fontaine Event Center

Dress Code:

Dressy casual, dress how you feel best! 

 

Check-In

Doors open at 5:30, please check in to find your table assignment. There are no paper tickets, your name will be on a list at the door. 

Evening Schedule
The night begins with a reception and cash bar (cash and cards accepted), followed by dinner at approximately 6:15pm. 

 

Our emcee for the evening is Bill Hudson, a 1974 Elk River High School graduate and fifth generation Sherburne County resident. You may recognize Bill from his 31 years as a reporter and anchor with WCCO. 

Dinner Menu:

  • Entrée: Chicken Cordon Blue
  • Special Dietary Needs: Stuffed Acorn Squash (available by advance request only)
  • If you need the alternative entrée, please email heather.kliewer@caerfoodshelf.org before Wednesday October 15. 


Auctions and Giving Opportunities:

Our silent auction opens to the public on Monday October 27. Watch your email for details. 

 

During the event, enjoy a live auction hosted by O'Sullivan Auctioneers, featuring items at a variety of price points. You'll also have the chance to participate in Fund - a - Need, a special moment to learn and support the specific needs of CAER programs.


Directions:

La Fontaine Event Center

7533 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey, MN 55303-5192 

From Elk River: 

Head east on Highway 10 towards Ramsey, for 7 miles. 

Exit at Armstrong Blvd, then turn left (north) 

Turn right at the Sunwood Drive stoplight 

Stay right through the roundabout to continue on Sunwood Drive 

The venue is on the left, about .5 mile past Coborns, directly across from the VA Clinic. 

Turn left into the driveway just past the building, park behind the building and enter from the patio. It is a large brick building; the venue is on the first floor. 



Thank You Sponsors!

Silver Sponsors

The Connexus Energy Foundation

Dorval and Chorne Financial Advisors

Torque Utilities

Miller Daly Law

FurnitureMart

Bronze Sponsors

North Central Insurance

Plaisted

Stoneworks

Community Table Sponsors

Dorval and Chorne Financial Advisors

Holy Trinity Church