OZ GALA
Saturday, September 27, 2025 • 7–11 pm
Join us to celebrate another year of bringing visual arts opportunities and experiences to the Frederick region as we raise critical funds to support the Delaplaine’s educational public and community engagement programs. Ease on down the road to a place where Oz and Frederick collide for a creative and fun-filled evening featuring:
- Fabulous Cuisine by Canapés
- Open Bar
- Music & Dancing
- Silent Online Auction
- And More!
Expect more fun than a barrel full of flying monkeys!
Whether casual Kansan or gilded gown, come as you’re most comfortable.
Tickets
Ticket are on sale NOW!
Online Oz-Themed Art Auction
This year, we’ve added an online auction of Oz-themed artworks by area artists to the festivities! The auction opens on Saturday, September 13 and closes at 9:15 pm on Saturday, September 27, the evening of the gala. Bids can be placed anytime once the auction goes live. Get an amazing piece of art while also supporting educational programs at the Delaplaine! Check out the artworks here.
THANK YOU to Our Amazing Sponsors
Emerald City Level
George Delaplaine, Jr.
Ted Delaplaine & Todd Wilson
Buck & Kateri Delaplaine
Field of Poppies Level
Colleen Abbott
John Bartell & Joan Frank
Enchanted Forest Level
Jody Clark & Gail Colangelo
Kate Costlow & John D’Amore
James Delaplaine
Wallace Eddleman & Aaron Eisenfeld
Jeff & Krista Mitzak
Martin Packouz
The Ritter Family
Robert & Laura Wieder
Marlene & Michael Young
Munchkinland Level
John & Donna Hanrahan
Norman & Margaret Huddy
Deedee Randall Luttrell
Nancy Deyle & Marvin W. Randall, Jr.
Ruth Randall & Ed Smith
Dr. John & Madonna Vitarello