Hammond-Henry Hospital Foundation
22nd Annual Celebrity Dinner - 2026
Hammond-Henry Hospital Foundation will host the 22nd Annual Celebrity Dinner at Lavender Crest on Monday, April 13
This year’s theme is Circus! Come join us for the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!
5:30 p.m. Cocktails
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:15 p.m. Auction
Cost is $480/table of eight or $60/person.
Table sponsors are encouraged to provide the wait staff and an item for the live auction.
Assistance with waitstaff is available if needed.
Total number of tables: 22
Table payment due by March 20, 2026
To pay by credit card, click here.
A list of auction items is below:
- The Right Tool for the Job Sponsored by B & B Lawn Equipment & Cyclery.
This item will be revealed at the dinner. - Hot Dogs for Everyone Sponsored by Hammond-Henry Auxiliary. Get a taste of the circus at home with your very own Oscar Meyer hot dog roller with bun warmer. Invite your whole family to enjoy with a $100 gift card to Fareway for all the fixins, a red checked tablecloth, ketchup and mustard bottles, Dr. Seuss’, If I Ran the Circus, stuffed animals, “Step Right Up” tin sign, a basket tray and fun circus snacks—great for a fun family night!
- A Colorful Display Sponsored by Pink Prairie
Gardens. Bring a colorful display to your front porch or patio this year with two large custom planters filled with flowers of your choice. Contact Pink Prairie Gardens to choose your flowers and be the prettiest spot on the block! - Magical Flowers Sponsored by Edward Jones – Paul Rapps and Designs on the Boulevard.
Stunning, premium bouquets of flowers will magically appear every month at your home or business if you have the winning bid for this package. Contact Designs on the Boulevard to start receiving this monthly beauty.
- The World’s Best Date Night! Sponsored by Quad Cities Investment Group, LLC.
Build your own date night with a $400 gift certificate to Elite Casino Resorts which include Rhythm City, Riverside and a variety of others. This gift card is good for hotels, event tickets, spas and restaurants so you will be able to spend time together that best suits you! Also included is a very nice bottle of 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Stonestreet Estate Vineyards. - Par-tee with Carrie Underwood Sponsored by Brett Lohman, Lohman Companies Insurance & Benefit Plans.
Have an awesome Independence Day with this package! It includes two Hopper PLUS tickets to the John Deere Classic for Saturday, July 4 Includes grounds access for tournament play and access to open-air, covered pavilions at 15 Green and 18 Tee. Includes food and all-inclusive beverages at both locations (11 AM - 4 PM). After play concludes, you are in for another delight with grounds access to the Carrie Underwood concert! Complimentary tournament parking is included. - Fall Over Fun at the Ballpark! Sponsored by Hanford Insurance Agency & Joe and Jackie Mickley.
Few things compare to being at the ballpark! See the Chicago Cubs take on the New York Yankees on Friday, July 31 at Wrigley Field. The winning bid will receive SIX terrace reserved tickets. Great seats for a great game! - Flower Planting Party Sponsored by Farmers National Bank.
Get your hands dirty while having a party with your friends! This planting party for six will take place at Pink Prairie Gardens. Enjoy planting a beautiful planter while snacking on your choice of a charcuterie board or desserts. Drinks will also be served. To get the party started, this package also includes 6 pairs of gardening gloves, a flower pot, 8 variety pack of Carbliss and a 12 variety pack of High Noon. - Laughter and Libations Sponsored by Jerrod & Andrea Minnaert, Geneseo Brewing Company.
Chef Lisa Dixon and Brewer Patrick Stebly will host this beer pairing and 5-course meal with dessert for up to 10 people. Relax with your friends or colleagues at Geneseo Brewing Co. downtown Geneseo during a week night to a tasteful and delectable outing prepared by Chef Lisa. Please contact Lisa at Geneseo Brewing Company to arrange a mutually favorable date. This offering is available Sunday - Thursday. - A Dinner to Die For! Sponsored by Kim Schwarzkopf of A Spotted Apron and Renee Moore. There’s mystery afoot in the Big Easy – the Krewe of Midas King, Pierre DuPre, has been murdered, strangled with a set of Mardi Gras Beads. It’s time for all party revelers to put down their Hurricane drinks and discover the truth about his demise. You and 7 of your friends will be immersed in the mystery, dressing and acting the parts of the suspects, discovering the facts and truths about your relationships to the deceased, and eating delicious NOLA fare! Scheduled at the availability of A Spotted Apron and your guide Renee Moore. 309-944-5025 or aspottedapron@gmail.com.
- Beef Up Your Act! Sponsored by Wyffels Hybrids
Experience a beautiful, custom cut quarter of highly marbled black Angus beef. The quarter includes a fine variety of cuts to please any meat lover. Delivery to your home is included. This will include approximately 125 lbs of premium beef. A full list of cuts is provided at the auction table display. Now is the time to fill your freezer or have fun sharing with family and friends. - Windy City Family Adventure Bundle Sponsored by Central Bank Illinois. Embark on a family adventure in Chicago with an all-access pass! Choose three attractions, which include, but not limited to the Shedd Aquarium and Skydeck Chicago. Enjoy a $100 Giordano’s gift card, a stylish BOGG Bag, four bags of Garrett’s Popcorn, travel guides, coloring books, a cozy blanket, and a Chicago baseball cap. Plus, receive practical items like a portable charger and fanny pack and more for an unforgettable experience filled with fun and family memories!
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For One Night Only! Sponsored by Dr. Ryan Wilson, Nick Emmerson and Werner Restoration Services.
Learn all the tricks of making a great cocktail with a mixology class for 6-8 people at the new (and not quite open) Gaslight Grocer & Wine Bar located on State Street. Charcuterie board or desserts will be provided and rides home are available if desired. This is for one night only - Wednesday, June 24th. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! -
River Rhythm Sponsored by Katie Orwig
Listen to the live music of Shaun Easton on a docked barge on the Mississippi River. This barge serves as the classroom for Living Lands & Waters during the day, but by night it will become your relax and unwind destination. Burrito bar and drinks included. This flexible dining outing can be suited for an intimate gathering of friends or can be expanded to up to 35 people for a business gathering. This is a rare opportunity as the barge will move onto other river cities in June and will be gone for the next two years. A selection of dates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in May are available and will be scheduled in the week following the Celebrity Dinner. -
Just Clownin’ Around Sponsored by HHH Administration Team. Find yourself under the big top at a real circus! This package includes tickets for two to the Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University. Note this performance is on
Saturday, April 18. Begin your evening at Maggie Miley’s Irish Pub with a ($25 gift card), then head to Midici for your dinner ($100 gift card). When you are ready for a sweet treat, stop by Theo’s Microcreamery for handcrafted ice cream ($25 gift card). Also included are three bags of Painted Cloud Popcorn to snack on as you drive to Normal. Yum! -
Sing Your Heart Out Sponsored by Best Home Inspection Services.
Have your own private Karaoke party in the Hammond-Henry Hospital 1st Floor Conference room. The night will include your choice of either a charcuterie board or desserts, liquid encouragement of your choosing, karaoke emcee Rhonda Rice and a ton of fun!! A mutually favorable date will be determined with the winner of this item. -
Mystery Package Sponsored by Blackhawk Bank & Trust Will be revealed the night of the dinner!
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Lady of the Hour Sponsored by Four Seasons and Pegasus.
Spoil yourself—or someone you know—with a basket full of treats just for her. This basket contains items to be revealed at the dinner from Pegasus and Four Seasons, gift cards to The Cellar, Anthology for Books, Studio G Salon and Spa, and Local Motive. A bottle of Reisling is included to unwind after a day of pampering, shopping and eating! -
Swing for the Rafters Sponsored by Jackson Peck Financial Group, Oakwood Country Club, Midland Golf Club.
This package includes golf passes to Oakwood Country Club, Midland Golf Club. More to be revealed at the dinner. This will be a fun package for any golfers that like to tour the local golf courses.How About a Pie in the Face? Sponsored by Stenzel Auction Services, Inc.
Only kidding! These pies are way too good for that! Three delicious pies will be auctioned off throughout the evening.
For more information contact Katie Orwig hhhfound@hammondhenry.com or 309-944-9106