2026 Fall Dinner

Please Join Us For An Evening in the Gardens
Saturday October 24, 2026

This year’s biennial Fall Dinner will mark the beginning of the centennial celebration acknowledging the Clarkson’s garden that started it all - Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary (1927-2027).

At 6 o’clock in the evening on October 24, step back in time with a nod to the Clarkson’s hospitality. Guests will enjoy live piano music and drinks at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, followed by dinner under an elegantly appointed tent reflective of the Clarkson’s dining room, and dessert back in the Main Garden.

Proceeds benefit Wing Haven's three unique gardens, education programs and outreach. Limited reservations will be available for $300 per person.

Fall Dinner Sponsorship
$1,000.00

Bluebird Sponsor $1,000 Includes two tickets

Fall Dinner Registration
$300.00

Individual Ticket, $300

Limited reservations available; 4 tickets max per household.

Centennial Raffle

Fall Dinner Raffle Ticket
$100.00

$100/ticket

Raffle ticket sales available now through October 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. online or in person at Wing Haven. Dinner guests will have an opportunity to purchase tickets in person through 7 p.m. October 24, 2026 

The winning tickets will be drawn during the Centennial Dinner at 8:15 p.m. (Winners do not need to be present to win) Must be 18 years or older. Visit the website for full prize descriptions and details.

This year’s Centennial Celebration Dinner will feature a raffle drawing for three extraordinary prizes: 

  • $5,000 Elizabeth Bruns Jewelers Gift Certificate

  • Private catered dinner and cocktails for eight at Wing Haven

    The gardens will be yours to stroll as if you were a guest of the Clarksons. Passed hor d’oeuvres and a three-course dinner prepared by Fred the Butler will be served in the main garden with champagne and wine pairing. Dinner will be enjoyed at an elegantly appointed table. The winning party will be able to choose from a selection of hor d’oeuvres, salads, main course, and dessert. Wine pairings will be chosen based on the menu by winestore. Dates will be agreed upon by the winning party and Wing Haven staff. Holidays and Wing Haven special event dates are not available. These can be seen on the website master calendar. Rain moves the party to the Clarksons' dining room, does not cancel.

  • An original ceramic art collection made for Wing Haven by Xima Lee Hulings

Raffle ticket sales available now through October 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. online or in person at Wing Haven. Dinner guests will have an opportunity to purchase tickets in person through 7 p.m. October 24, 2026. 

The winning tickets will be drawn during the Centennial Dinner at 8:15 p.m. (Winners do not need to be present to win) Must be 18 years or older.


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Wing Haven is supported, in part, by a grant from the City of Charlotte.