St. Mary's Ball & Auction
Buena Vista University - The Forum
Saturday March, 14, 2026
Come enjoy a denim and diamond-studded evening at Storm Lake St. Mary's largest fundraiser of the year hosted at The Forum at Buena Vista University! Every dollar raised directly benefits our Catholic school and our students. This year, we are thrilled to have Jeff & Amanda Foell as our Ball & Auction Chairs and Adam & Kate Friedrichsen as our co-chairs. The Panther tradition will make this night unforgettable.
Our 2026 Fund-A-Cause is raising money for a new bus! Our current bus is a 1993 with a few quirks. It is important that our kids can attend field trips, sporting events, and more in a safe and reliable form of transportation. Dave and Melissa want to make sure this year’s fund-a-cause was something every child, from preschoolers to seniors, would use and need at some point during their time at St. Mary’s.
Please join us, along with other dedicated St. Mary's supporters, for a night filled with delicious food, amazing auction items, dancing, and live entertainment. It's all for the kids and the future of our school. To contribute to the event, kindly contact the Parish Office at (712) 732-3110, come enjoy the auction, or securely donate online. Your support is appreciated!
Wednesday, March 11th
Mobile Auction Begins
Saturday, March 14th
4:00PM Mass at St. Mary's Church
5:00PM Fratzke & Jensen Pre-Party (The Underground at BVU)
5:45PM Event Doors Open (The Forum at Buena Vista University)
6:45PM Dinner, Live Auction, & Entertainment
Followed by Live Music by Royce Johns
9:30PM Bidding Ends
2026 Big Raffle - 11 Chances to Win Cash!
$100/Ticket - ONLY 400 Tickets Available
1 - $5,000 cash
4 - $1,000 prizes
4 - $500 prizes
2 - $2,000 Early Bird Drawings
Tickets purchased by January 31, 2026 are eligible for TWO $2,000 additional drawings.
Drawings will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 after the live auction.
*Attendance is not required for raffle winners, and they are responsible for all associated taxes and fees.*
