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Backyard Bash: Food + Drink Festival

2025 Backyard Bash! #FayBYB25

Join us on campus on Saturday, April 5, for an adults-only evening of exciting food, exclusive drinks, music, and dancing in support of The Fay School, presented by our 2025 Title Partner Kent & Shara Schaffer! This year's event features delicious barbecue-inspired bites from iconic Houston restaurants including Pinkerton's Barbecue, Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar, Gatlin's BBQ, Navy Blue, and Feges BBQ, and desserts from Fluff Bake Bar. The evening will feature exclusive experiential cocktails and two musical acts. Silent and Live Auction, Paddles Up, and Big Board events provide opportunities to enhance your giving to The Fay School through purchase of exclusive items and experiences. Watch this space and future Fay Flyers as we continue to announce details of this incredible evening!

Buy your tickets now!

Event Sponsorship & Underwriter Opportunities

Pitmasters: $10,000 (SOLD)

Pitmasters will be named as Bar, Food, or Band Sponsors at the Backyard Bash. Benefits include:

  • Six tickets for the Backyard Bash on Saturday, April 5
  • A dedicated lounge for six guests
  • Three Liquor Locker tickets
  • Alto ride credit for the night of Backyard Bash (up to $50)
  • An invitation to the Underwriters Reception at Buckle Bunny Hat Bar on Thursday, March 20
  • One floral arrangement to take home from the Backyard Bash

Bar Sponsor will assist in choosing a signature drink for the evening and name the drink.

Food Sponsor will receive a sampler basket from the evening's vendors.

Band Sponsor will select the band's opening song (with band approval).

Distillers: $7,500

Distillers will be named as Liquor Locker, Photography, or Florals Sponsors at the Backyard Bash. Benefits include:

  • Four tickets for the Backyard Bash on Saturday, April 5
  • A dedicated high-top table with four seats
  • Two Liquor Locker tickets
  • Alto ride credit for the night of Backyard Bash (up to $50)
  • An invitation to the Underwriters Reception at Buckle Bunny Hat Bar on Thursday, March 20
  • One floral arrangement to take home from the Backyard Bash

Sommeliers: $3,500

Sommeliers will be named as Program, Opening Act, Late Night Eats, or Registration Sponsors at the Backyard Bash. Benefits include:

  • Two tickets for the Backyard Bash on Saturday, April 5
  • Reserved seating at a shared table
  • One Liquor Locker ticket
  • Alto ride credit for the night of Backyard Bash (up to $50)
  • An invitation to the Underwriters Reception at Buckle Bunny Hat Bar on Thursday, March 20

Party People: $2,000

Party People benefits include:

  • Two tickets for the Backyard Bash on Saturday, April 5
  • One Liquor Locker ticket
  • An invitation to the Underwriters Reception at Buckle Bunny Hat Bar on Thursday, March 20

Individual tickets are on sale now!

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Presented by 2025 Title Partner

BACKYARD BASH CHAIRS

Amanda Fenlon
Paula Goldberg

Auction Chairs

Katie Brar
Ivy and Charles Dong

Student Art Chairs

Kristina Brar
Lyndsie Palmer

Decorations & Entertainment Chairs

Carin Giga
Meg Markland

Sponsorships & Underwriting Chairs

Kelly & Kim Hales

Sign-Up Socials & Teacher Treasures Chairs

Elizabeth Perez
Scott Stookey

Announcing the Evening's Entertainment!

Cocktail Hour with Taylor Marberry

Post-Program Party with JoiLux Band

2025 Backyard Bash Vendors

Gatlin's BBQ logo

2023 Backyard Bash Highlights