This is St. Marys Riverkeeper’s biggest fundraising event of the year! Join us on October 19th from 6:30p-10:00p at Sugar Pointe Estate for live music, an outstanding silent auction and raffle, a delicious Lowcountry Boil, door prize, and MORE! Funds raised will support St. Marys Riverkeeper’s education and outreach programs, water quality monitoring, and advocacy efforts.
As development explodes throughout the St. Marys River watershed, the need to regularly test the water quality grows in urgency. Without the support of our members and sponsors, our beautiful black water river would be vulnerable to pollution and degradation. Don’t miss this opportunity to TOAST to a healthy and thriving St. Marys River.
Come celebrate and help us fulfill our mission – to protect our St. Marys River now and for our future.
Event Details
Event Date and Time: Saturday, October 19 from 6:30p-10:00p
Location: Sugar Pointe Estate in Yulee, FL
Suggested Attire: Outdoor Casual. Flats are highly recommended.
Ticket Donation: $150 per person*
- All you can eat food (vegan and non seafood options available) by Avant Catering
- FREE beer and wine (cocktails and liquor drinks extra)
- One door prize ticket per Guest
- Annual Membership
- Live Entertainment by Let’s Ride Brass Band
*Ticket donation will increase to $175 per Guest on October 1 or when we reach 200 Guests, whichever happens first.
88000 Sugar Pointe Lane, Yulee, FL 32097
Right on the banks of the Bells River (a tributary of the St. Marys River), Sugar Pointe Estate has 2,500 feet of water frontage looking across at downtown St. Marys, a 3-acre fully-stocked and spring-fed lake, a 1,000-foot pier and boathouse, an irrigated and lighted horse pasture, and an amazing collection of old-growth trees and wildflowers.
Originally settled in the 1860s, this natural getaway has been transformed into one of the most remarkable private properties on the East Coast… with one extraordinary view!
The 2,500-square-foot party barn (known as the “Sugar Shack) was built in 2007. It’s the ultimate party spot with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a 500-foot outdoor (partially-shaded) deck overlooking a crystal-clear pond.
The 1,000-foot pier that extends out into the Bells River also has a 500-sq-ft boathouse, with a rooftop deck. It provides unparalleled views of the manatees, dolphins, and 50-ft high sand dunes just up the river.
Legacy, River Defender, and Headwater Hero Sponsors are invited to a special VIP Happy Hour event prior to the main event. Join us from 4:30p-6:00p for music, libations, hors d’oeuvres by Luxe Picnics by Les, and a beautiful sunset overlooking the Bells River.
Our door prize is a unique adventure for you and three of your friends to travel into the headwaters of our river with Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Destination: Ellicot’s Mound. Every guest will receive one ticket for the door prize drawing. Additional tickets are given based on sponsorship levels. Door prize donated by Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
In 1975, the American and Spanish governments negotiated that the 31st parallel would be the boundary line between their territories. Andrew Ellicot was commissioned to be the surveyor and he and his team set out to determine the headwaters of the St. Marys River. “When he (Ellicot) reached the great Okefenokee where the tannin-stained stream emerged uninterrupted and relatively strong, he declared that to be the true source of the St. Marys River” (Baker County Press). Ellicot made a mound to mark the spot of his declaration.
Our fundraising event is a great way to feature local businesses, artists, and excursions as well as raise funds to support St. Marys Riverkeeper mission. Shop local, support local.
If you are interested in donating an item to the Silent Auction (item value >$150) or Raffle (item value <$150), please complete this GOOGLE FORM by October 11.
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Care to be a Sponsor?
LEGACY
- 4 VIP Happy Hour tickets
- Premium Event Advertising including signage, press releases, and marketing materials
- Annual Membership
- Logo on event website
- 10 additional Door Prize tickets
RIVER DEFENDER
- 2 VIP Happy Hour tickets
- Premium Event Advertising including signage, press releases, and marketing materials
- Annual Membership
- Logo on event website
- 6 additional Door Prize tickets
HEADWATERS HERO
- 2 VIP Happy Hour tickets
- Premium Event Advertising including signage, press releases, and marketing materials
- Annual Membership
- Logo on event website
- 4 additional Door Prize tickets
ESTUARY GUARDIAN
- Event Advertising including signage and marketing materials
- Annual Membership
- Logo on event website
- 2 additional Door Prize tickets
CURRENT CHAMPION
- Event Advertising including signage and marketing materials
- Annual Membership
- Logo on event website
- 1 additional Door Prize tickets
TRIBUTARY CONTRIBUTOR
- Event Advertising including signage
- Annual Membership
- Logo on event website
It’s easy and secure to give online. Or, if you prefer, make your gift by mail:
St. Marys Riverkeeper
Attn: TOAST Sponsor
300 Osborne Street
St. Marys, GA 31558