The Guelph Community Foundation is hosting a night to celebrate the community we love. Join us on Thursday, November 12th for an evening of shopping local, seasonal flavours, and friendly competition – all in support of the fundholders and local charities making a real impact in Guelph, Wellington, and beyond!
Kick off the evening at our fundholder market – shop local and support causes close to home. Then settle in for a cozy night of curated cuisine, trivia, and inspirational storytelling. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
- Date: Thursday November 12, 2026
- Time: 4:30 (doors open) – 8:45 pm
- Location: The Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph
- Parking: There are two free parking lots near by
- Accessibility: This is an accessible facility
- Cost: See link below for details
What You Can Expect:
🛍️ Shop: browse a market of goods and offerings from GCF fundholders, with proceeds going directly to their causes
🤝 Connect: mix and mingle with people who love our community as you do
🧠 Compete: be prepared for some friendly competition, with trivia throughout the night
🎨 Bid & Win: browse a silent auction featuring treasures and experiences from beloved local businesses
🍂 Savour: enjoy a curated three-course seasonal menu featuring flavours from Indigenous chefs
👗 Dress Your Way: we want you to look and feel your best! Think “Guelph-chic” – dress pants, nice jeans, collared shirts, blouses, or casual dresses
🎗️ Give Back: every ticket and bid supports GCF in continuing its meaningful work right here in our community
If you have any questions about the event, the ticketing system, or would like to discuss any accommodations, please reach out by emailing [email protected]
Purchase your tickets through the link below before they’re gone!
Sponsorship
Want to sponsor this event? Email [email protected] we’d love to connect!
Thank you to our Top Sponsor, BDO Canada, for your generous support of this event!