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) – 9:00 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
*More about Trivia: There will be three rounds of trivia throughout the night. Tables compete as a unit, so if you already have a trivia team in mind, consider buying a full table of 8! Attending solo or as a small group? You’ll be seated with fellow attendees to form a team – a great way to connect with like-minded members of your 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!