Our annual Gala & Auction brings together members of our community who are passionate about Lake Hopatcong, to have fun and raise funds critically needed to protect the environment and enhance the experience on and around Lake Hopatcong.
Tickets are SOLD OUT, but add your name to the waitlist and we’ll gladly let you know if tickets become available.
You can still participate in our online auction, opening July 11. Register HERE, and bid from anywhere!
Your ticket includes a delicious meal of gourmet dinner stations and passed hors d'oeuvres. There will be one hour of open bar from 6-7 pm (cash bar for the remainder of the evening). Our event is “cocktail” style, with unassigned seating scattered around Stonewater’s beautiful dining rooms, bar, and deck.
Individual tickets are $150 and include all of the above.
Gala Duo tickets are $400 and include all of the above, plus special recognition at the event and in our ad journal, plus two Golden Drink Tickets – two free drinks redeemable at a participating restaurant, on another night – as thanks for your added support!
Tickets are SOLD OUT, but add your name to the waitlist and we’ll gladly let you know if tickets become available.
Our sponsors are a group of individuals and businesses who are passionate about protecting the environment and enhancing the experience on and around New Jersey’s largest lake. Support us with sponsorship today and help ensure the success of our largest fundraiser of the year! There are several sponsorship levels available, each includes promotion online and in our ad journal, and many include tickets to the event.
Questions? Email Caitlin@lakehopatcongfoundation.org or call 973-663-2500.
BRONZE - $500
SILVER - $1,000
GOLD - $2,500
PLATINUM - $5,000
PREMIER - $10,000
Give us a call at 973-663-2500 or stop by our office at 125 Landing Road, Landing, to purchase your Split the Pot raffle tickets. Tickets are $100, only 300 will be sold, and this year, there will be SIX winners (we love your odds)!
The winning tickets will be drawn on Thursday, July 18, at 9:30 pm the gala, however you need not be present to win! Purchasing a Split-the-Pot ticket is a great way to help support our mission of protecting the environment and enhancing the experience on and around New Jersey’s largest lake!
This year, we’ll have a first prize winner, two second prize winners, and three third prize winners:
1st Prize (1 winner) 25%, up to $7,500!
2nd Prize (2 winners) 7.5% each, up to $2,250!
3rd Prize (3 winners) 3.33% each, up to $1,000!
Our lake-famous auction of over fifty unique items and experiences is virtual again this year, opening one week before the gala and closing at 9:30 pm the evening of the event. Bid from the comfort of your couch using any device! You do not have to be present to bid or win. For those attending the gala, bid helpers will be available to help you place bids.
Bid on boat tours, golf foursome, resort stays, and more - or choose a direct need to support, like our education program - from anywhere using your mobile device! A credit card is not required to browse items, but it will be required to bid or buy.
Register for our auction today! More item previews coming soon!
Help us celebrate our lake by placing an advertisement in our Gala & Auction ad journal! Check out our 2025 sponsorship packet for more information.
Questions? Call Caitlin at 973-663-2500 or email Caitlin@lakehopatcongfoundation.org.
Please send your ad artwork as a JPG, PNG, or PDF file to caitlin@lakehopatcongfoundation.org as soon as possible and no later than July 1, 2025.
Q. What is the attire for the event?
A.: “Garden party” - think florals and bright colors; summer dresses, long or short, for ladies and button downs (long or short) or polos and khakis for men. Some men may choose to incorporate a blazer. We want everyone to be comfortable while helping us celebrate summer at the lake!
Q. Can I boat to the event?
A. Yes! Limited dock space is available (around 15 spaces) on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests coming by boat will be expected to dock and secure their own vessel.
Q. Is there valet car parking?
A. Yes, complimentary valet car parking will be provided by Stone Water.
Q. Is there reserved/assigned seating?
A. No. Our gala is a less formal, cocktail-style event. Several tables and chairs will be scattered around the dining rooms and deck, and we encourage everyone to mix and mingle!
Q. When does the auction open and close?
A. The auction opens for bidding on July 11 and closes automatically on the evening of July 17.
Q. Do I have to attend the gala to participate in the auction?
A. No! Bids can be placed from anywhere using a computer or mobile device. You must register to browse and enter a credit card to bid.
Q. Will there be paper bid sheets at the event?
A. No, all bidding is done electronically by phone or by bid helpers who can help place a bid for you on tablets.
Q. What happens if I have the winning bid?
A. Your phone will notify you if you are the winning bid. You can also confirm your bid at check-out. If you are in attendance at the event, you can pick up your item at the check-out table. If you are not at the event, we will call you to arrange pick-up of your item during the week following the event.
Q. How do I redeem my items, if I win?
We will have certificates with contact information to contact businesses and individuals directly, in cases where there is an experience vs a physical item at the event.
Q. Do I need to check-in and check-out?
A. Yes, checking in allows us to confirm your attendance and participation in the auction. Only those who win an item in the auction or the Split-the-Pot raffle need to check-out.
Q. Will paper event tickets be mailed?
A. No, no paper tickets will be mailed. We will have a record of all registered guests at check-in.
Q. Can I use my Golden Drink Tickets at the event?
A. No, the drink tickets can be used on a different night, at a participating restaurant. See ticket for restaurants that will accept them, and please confirm any restrictions with the restaurant.
Q. Can I purchase a Split-the-Pot raffle ticket online?
A. No, New Jersey law currently prevents nonprofits from selling raffle tickets online. To purchase, visit us at 125 Landing Road, Landing or call us at 973-663-2500.
Q. What’s the deadline to become a sponsor or purchase an ad in the journal?
A. We must receive all payment and ad artwork by July 1.
Q. Can individuals sponsor the gala?
A. Yes! Both individuals and businesses are welcome to sponsor the gala and help us maximize funds raised to support a vibrant and healthy lake and community.
Q. When is the deadline to purchase a ticket to the event?
A. Please purchase your tickets by July 12. Tickets go quickly, however, so do not wait!
Q. Is my ticket purchase tax-deductible?
A. Your ticket is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law, less the fair market value (FMV), which is listed on your confirmation email. Please consult with your account and/or tax professional regarding tax-deductible donations.
Q. Is my auction item purchase tax-deductible?
A. Your auction item purchase is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law, less the fair market value of the item, which is listed on the auction site. Please with your account and/or tax professional regarding tax-deductible donations.
For additional questions, please call 973-663-2500 or email kari@lakehopatcongfoundation.org
