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Celebrate. Empower. Make a Difference.

Join us for an evening of joy, connection, and community impact at our annual Harvest Picnic—a signature fundraising event supporting GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau and the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who benefit from our FREE educational, therapeutic, and career-building programs.

At GiGi’s, we believe in the potential of every individual. Our participants are athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, and more proving that with the right support, anything is possible.

Why Your Support Matters

Your attendance helps us continue offering life-changing programs at no cost to families. With your help, we can expand our reach and provide even more opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome to thrive.

This year’s Harvest Picnic is more important than ever, and we need YOU to make it a success.

 

What this year’s Harvest Picnic includes:

Live music by Scott Kirby

Scott Kirby Music

Mystery Beer Pull
Elevated Dinner Buffet
Silent Auctions & Fund a Needs
Playhouse Program Inspiration
FUN time to raise funds for our FREE and purposeful programs
More coming soon!

Tickets are $75/person and children (13 and under) $25/person.

2025 GiGi's Harvest Picnic Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship options or have questions, please contact Erica Erdman. 

At GiGi’s, we believe cost should not be a barrier to one’s full potential. That is why we offer all programs and services to participants and families at no cost. Thank you for considering sponsorship.

Presenting Sponsor $4,000

Limit 1

  • Goodwill Give Away! We’ll give away two tickets on behalf of sponsor via social media contest
  • Recognition on all media WAOW promos: Deadline August 15th
  • Sponsor recognition on display wall at event
  • Logo on event poster: Qty 100 Deadline August 15th
  • Logo & hyperlink in all local emails pre-and post-event
  • Picnic table for 8 for you and your guests
  • Name on GiGi’s Playhouse donor wall for two years
  • Logo on event program
  • Exclusive recognition on social media pages (Facebook & Instagram): Qty 4
  • Logo & hyperlink local event website

 

Entertainment Sponsor $3,000

Limit 1

  • Recognition on all media WAOW promos: Deadline August 15th
  • Sponsor recognition on display wall at event and stage area
  • Logo on event poster: Qty 100 Deadline August 15th
  • Logo & hyperlink in all local emails pre-and post-event
  • Picnic table for 8 for you and your guests
  • Name on GiGi’s Playhouse donor wall for two years
  • Logo on event program
  • Exclusive recognition on social media pages (Facebook & Instagram): Qty 3
  • Logo & hyperlink local event website

Picnic Item Sponsor $2,000

Limit 5

  • Sponsor recognition on display wall at event
  • Logo & hyperlink in all local emails pre-and post-event
  • Picnic table for 8 for you and your guests
  • Logo on picnic item (based on item availability)
  • Name on GiGi’s Playhouse donor wall for two years
  • Logo on event program
  • Exclusive recognition on social media pages (Facebook & Instagram): Qty 2
  • Logo & hyperlink local event website

 

Community Sponsor $1,000

Unlimited

  • Sponsor recognition on display wall at event
  • Logo & hyperlink in all local emails pre-and post-event
  • Picnic table for 8 for you and your guests
  • Name on GiGi’s Playhouse donor wall for two years
  • Logo on event program
  • Exclusive recognition on social media pages (Facebook & Instagram): Qty 1
  • Logo & hyperlink local event website

 

Support Local Sponsor $500

Unlimited

  • Sponsor recognition on display wall at event
  • Picnic table for 4 for you and your guests
  • Logo on event program
  • Non-exclusive recognition on social media pages (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Name & hyperlink local event website

 

Friends & Family Sponsor $250

Unlimited

  • Non-exclusive recognition on social media pages (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Name local event website

 

Thank You

Presenting Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Picnic Item Sponsors

Community Table Sponsors

Susan & Kevin Kirby

Support Local Sponsors