You’re Invited to Dress To the Nines

Aug 9th | Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | 5-7:30 PM!

Dress up in your best formalwear, To the Nines, and come ready to celebrate an elegant evening of generosity, joy, and impact. Join us for a summer evening in support of our mission to bring top-quality organic vegetables and flowers to neighbors experiencing hunger and needing joy across our community.

This year the gala comes with a refined twist. Our 2026 theme, To the Nines, captures the elegance and excitement of a classic gala. We invite you to dress up, celebrate, and enjoy a beautiful night out in whatever style makes you feel festive and fabulous. This is your excuse to go all-out! Whether that means cocktail attire, formalwear, creative flair, or something uniquely your own, come dressed To The Nines and ready for an unforgettable evening.

While our last two galas were drawn from the Dîner en Blanc French gatherings, To the Nines is its own unique event and theme—not an all-white party. You can, of course, dress in white if you so desire!

Guests will enjoy an open bar featuring champagne, wine, craft beer, small plates prepared by Solo Pane and Solo Italiano, East Boothbay General Store, oysters, wonderful company, and unique prizes in both our silent & live auctions. The lineup of prizes this year includes something for everyone: trips to Paris, Aix-en-Provence, and Italy, Maine, coveted dining experiences, jewelry, art, event tickets, and so much more.

Dress up. Show up. Raise a glass & a paddle. Let’s take it

To the Nines

Seats are limited and we expect this event to sell out quickly!
Get your tickets now.

We truly have outdone ourselves this year, and the full roster of auction prizes is available to view now. Preview Live and Silent Auction now!

Live Auction Highlights

Our Live Auction features extraordinary travel experiences, including a stay in the heart of Aix en Provence, a stunning left bank Paris apartment with Notre Dame Views, a fabulous Provence 5 Bedroom Villa in Cairanne, a spectacular seaside villa by Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera, a luxurious week by the ocean at Seagrove Beach in Florida (sleeps 10), and a Tops’l Farm farmhouse and spa stay.

Food lovers can set off on a Solo Italiano curated Tour through through Piedmont, Liguria, as well as Piemonte, Toscana and Umbria, or bid on an Italian Farm-to-Table Feast w/Chef Paolo Laboa of Solo Italiano on the Veggies to Table Farm, as well as more coveted Maine dining experiences at The Alna Store, Mr. Tuna, and Bred in the Bone.

Also featured are a coveted bottle of 2008 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, golf for four at Boothbay Harbor Country Club, a personalized financial planning session with Marc Butler of Anthony Petsis & Associates, and a private antique home consultation & workshop with Restoration Resources , a Portland Ovations package with front row Sasha Velour tickets, Jersey Boys and Alvin Ailey, and tickets to Ringo Starr for his first ever Portland, Maine show.

Browse the full live auction catalog and start planning your bids—we can't wait to share these unforgettable experiences with you!

Silent Auction Highlights

Mark your calendars! Our 100% free to join online Silent Auction, is live from July 26 through August 9 at 6 PM, is open to everyone, with no event ticket required, and no need to be present to win. Of Note: All Live Auction tickets include full access to the silent auction.

Travel enthusiasts can bid on a Playa Viva eco-luxury retreat in Mexico, a week in Puerto Vallarta, a cozy Paris apartment in the Marais, a week in a Round Pond newly renovated vacation apartment, a stunning oceanfront 5 bedroom home with private beach by Wolf's Neck State park, and an unforgettable stay at stylish Moss House in Georgetown (recently written up in Vogue magazine!).

Win exceptional dining experiences at Nina June in Rockport, and in Boston, we've secured unforgettable dining experiences at Mistral and Deuxave—two of the city's most acclaimed and sought-after restaurants. Renowned for their exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, and impeccable hospitality, these coveted reservations promise truly memorable meals.

Music, arts, and culture lovers can take in Gorillaz from VIP seats at TD Garden in Boston, four unforgettable concerts at Thompson's Point, a private Metropolitan Museum tour with art historian Suzanne Julig, and a professional writing consultation with Jane Waxman. Also offered are beautiful pieces by acclaimed artists, including an original painting by Amber Goldhammer paired with a $500 SH Modern gift certificate, works by Susan Connery, Robin Ishmael, and Guenola Lefeuvre of Textured Porcelain.

Browse our Silent Auction prizes now!

We are so pleased that John McInnis is returning as our 2026 Auctioneer! He has his own auction house in Massachusetts and over 25 years’ experience in the biz. He is no stranger to Maine where he summers in Bar Harbor. A huge thank you to the Tipsy Butler for lodging John the night of the auction, and to all of our amazing Prize, Food, and Beverage sponsors!

Three Ways to Join, in Person or Remote:

Live Auction:
August 9, in person. Get ready for an exciting evening! Our collection of exceptional prizes will be presented in a lively, fast-paced auction led by John McInnis of John McInnis Auctioneers. The evening will culminate in a paddle raise, a joyful moment when the community comes together to support Veggies to Table’s mission to help end local hunger. Your event ticket includes access to both the Live Auction and the Silent Auction. General admission tickets will go on sale May 1, 2026. For VIP and sponsor information please email.

Silent Auction:
Open to everyone, wherever you may be. The Silent Auction is 100% online and is accessible to all. Free to join and no event ticket is required. You may browse, bid, and win from anywhere. Attendance on August 9 is not required.

Golden Ticket:
Feeling lucky? Purchase a Golden Ticket (or a few!) for a chance to win your favorite Live Auction prize without bidding against anyone. If your name is drawn, you choose your prize before the Live Auction begins. You do not need to be in person to win. The more tickets you purchase, the better your odds!

Unable to Attend in Person?

You can still take part! Join the Silent Auction and grab a Golden Ticket from anywhere.

More Ways to Get Involved

Become a Sponsor

Join us as a corporate or individual sponsor and provide vital support that advances our mission to feed neighbors in need. Reach out to us to learn more about sponsorship benefits and opportunities.

Become an Event Host

As an Event Host, you will receive either a full VIP table (seating for 8 guests) or a half VIP table (seating for 4 guests) at one of our seven premier tables. It’s a wonderful way to gather friends, family, colleagues, or clients for an elegant and meaningful evening.

Hosts are recognized on our website, in the official event invitation, and on event signage in appreciation of their generous support. To learn more about becoming a Host for our 2026 To the Nines gala, we would be delighted to connect with you.

Prize Donations

We are seeking truly unique, exceptional, and memorable items—offerings that are distinctive, intriguing, and one-of-a-kind in the very best way. Singular experiences, rare opportunities, and thoughtfully curated items will help create the magic and excitement our event is known for.

With 200–250 guests in attendance and many more engaging with the event before and after, there will be many eyes on the prize, so to speak, offering meaningful visibility and exposure for your business in a celebratory and supportive setting. Email us if you're interested in becoming a prize donor.

All prizes will be closely reviewed by our team and we reserve the right not to accept certain items.

To get involved, become a sponsor, volunteer, or just find out more, email us at info@veggiestotable.org

2025 Auction

Thank you to everyone who came out on August 10th, 2025 for our French and travel-themed auction. Over 200 of us dressed in our summer whites for Veggies to Table’s second annual auction fundraiser — an evening of French food and wine, oysters, Alain’s legendary macarons, and silent & live auctions full of fabulous prizes and getaways! Each ticket & auction item supported our mission of bringing top quality organic vegetables and flowers to local people experiencing hunger and needing joy. We raised over $250,000 thanks to YOU!