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

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Online Oz-Themed Art Auction

By John Kachik

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