It’s Fat Tuesday! On a horse! On a Saturday! With a mask!
Enjoy an evening filled with friends, food, drinks, betting, raffles & horse racing! All proceeds will support the addition of a wheelchair lift to improve handicapped accessibility in the Parish Social Hall.
More than $1,500 worth of prizes available!
Tickets - $50 per Person
Includes:
Dinner for one
One entry for a chance to win one of three cash prizes (must be present to win)
One drink ticket for the cash bar
Tickets can be purchased below.
Buy, Name & Own Horses – $20 per Horse
As a horse owner, you have the opportunity to name your own horse and get bragging rights as it crosses the finish line! Each horse costs $20, and there is no limit to the number of horses you can buy. All owner/horse names will be printed in the program and announced prior to each race. There are 9 races with 10 horses each (the 10th race is an Auction Race), and horses will be randomly assigned to each race. Even if you are unable to attend, you can still have the fun of owning and naming a horse!
SOLD OUT
Sponsor a Race - $100
As an event sponsor, your name or company will be randomly assigned to one of the 10 races. This includes a half-page program advertisement, announcement prior to the race and your name or logo displayed on the screen.
SOLD OUT
Advertise in the Program
Half Page (5” wide x 3” high) – $50
Full Page (5” wide x 8” high) – $75
For all advertisements, please email camera-ready artwork (and logo if a sponsor) to
events@stbernardstmary.org.
Prizes
Prize tickets are being sold by our volunteers at the following prices:
$1 each
6 for $5
12 for $10
24 for $20
Spritual Inspirations Jewelry Baskets - Rochelle Behar, a Brooklyn-born artist, began designing jewelry in 1993. This unique collection of her spiritually-inspired jewelry is a sure reminder and reflection of our faith. Each item is perfect for gift giving, or as treasures to wear and enjoy yourself. Two baskets are available, each valued at $300. Buy tickets and try for one… or both!
Donor: Rochelle Behar Designs
"It's Showtime!" Movie Night Basket - Hunker down in your favorite chair as you binge watch shows old and new. This basket is valued at $100 and includes a Netflix gift card, Amazon Fire Stick and oodles of your favorite theater snacks. Streaming at its best!
Donor: Terry Fercana
Brushstrokes & St. Bernard - Painted by local artist and architect Scott Lukens, we bet you can just “picture” this beautiful original watercolor of St. Bernard Church hanging in your favorite room. Mr. Lukens travels across the world painting historical landmarks and places of worship - a priceless treasure of your favorite Parish!
Donor: Scott Lukens
All for Wine & Wine for All Baskets (2 Available) - We heard through the grapevine that these are a hit, so we're giving you the chance to pick from a Pinot Grigio basket (valued at $70) and a Chardonnay basket (valued at $50). Each include all the accessories you'll need to raise a glass and toast your favorite event. Can't decide between the two? "Wine" not try for both?
Donors: Terrie Pfeil & Jane Killian
"Angels Among Us" Figurine - Bring a Heavenly touch to your home with this beautiful 10" angel from Don Drumm Studios & Gallery. Valued at $75, she is designed to inspire strength, serenity, hope and faith through her artistic, yet elegant lines. Truly Heaven sent.
Donor: Betty McCormick
"A Taste of Italy" Basket - The perfect ingredients for a signature pasta dinner, this basket is a celebration of Italian cuisine. Valued at $90, it also includes a cookbook, a gift card to DeVitis Italian Market and items that will remind you of your favorite places in Italy. Squisito! Mangia e divertiti!
Donor: Sue Lindeman
Lemon Fresh Baskets (2 Available) - Who doesn't enjoy the "scent-sational" smell of lemons? We have two baskets, valued at $50 and $60, each with a slightly different "twist" on the same theme and including four hand-quilted placemats that will be used for generations. A sunny way to celebrate Summer!
Donor: Becky Conley
Summer at the Elms Spirit Basket - Valued at $175, this basket features the latest in Elms swag and a certificate for one week of summer camp. Summer at the Elms hosts co-ed preschool and kindergarten camps, as well as camps for girls in grades 1-5. Each week of camp offers a unique theme for curious minds to explore and is held on Our Lady of the Elms' beautiful 33-acre campus.
Donor: Our Lady of the Elms
"How Does Your Garden Grow?" Basket - You'll want to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and bid on this gardener's basket. Valued at more than $150, it includes everything you'll need to plant those seeds and watch 'em grow - plus some extra outdoor items we think you'll really "dig" too!
Donor: Terry Fercana
Lucky Lottery Tree - Feeling lucky? Odds are, you'll have a lot of fun scratching off all of these Ohio Lottery tickets. With a "lotto" chances to win, we bet you'll have some happy surprises along the way. We can't put a value on this... you'll just have to find out for yourself!
Donor: St. Bernard Hot Meals Volunteers
Chocolate Lovers Basket - You'll want to indulge in these decadent sweet treats. Valued at $50, this basket appeals to every chocoholic and is filled with all of your melt-in-the-mouth favorites. Everything is displayed in a beautiful glass candy dish that you can keep refilling. Pace yourself!
Donor: Terrie Pfeil
Tea Time Basket - Valued at $60, this basket holds more than tea for two. Featuring a beautiful teapot, you'll have a variety of gourmet teas to select from, as well as candy, cookies and all the accessories you need to enjoy a cup in the morning, or to host a tea party with friends and neighbors.
Donors: Betty McCormick & St. Bernard Hot Meals Volunteers
Boys of Summer Basket - You'll be hitting it out of Canal Park if you win this basket! Win 4 tickets valued at $52 to an Akron RubberDucks 2022 home game of your choice, this is a great way to have fun and cheer on our local Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians and 2021 Double-A Northeast Leage Champions, the Akron RubberDucks! A fan favorite!
Donors: Akron RubberDucks & Jake Herron
Thanks to our donors!
Purchase Tickets
Please use either of the following links to purchase tickets. You may buy tickets online, or you can download a PDF of the paper order form.
Pre-sale only. Tickets will not be sold at the door, so don't wait!
Completed order forms can be emailed to
events@stbernardstmary.org, dropped off in the collection baskets at Mass, hand-delivered to the parish office or mailed to the parish office at the following address:
St. Bernard Parish 44 University Ave. Akron, OH 44308
All tickets will be picked up at the door on the night of the event. Cash only during the event, so please come prepared.