GameChangers will celebrate 10 years of changing lives during its 10th Annual GameChangers Gala on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at the Goodman Building at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
The annual fundraising event is expected to bring more than 1,000 guests together for an evening centered on food, community, and meaningful impact. Funds raised through the gala support programs benefiting children through River’s Edge Retreat. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails, an open bar, and opportunities for guests to connect.
From 6:30 until 8 p.m., guests will experience a Culinary Showcase featuring local chefs, restaurants, caterers, and culinary businesses serving a selection of dishes throughout the venue. The evening’s program and live auction will begin at 8 p.m., highlighting the mission and impact of GameChangers.
Celebration and dancing will follow at approximately 9:15 p.m. This year’s gala represents a milestone for the organization as it celebrates a decade of bringing the Midlands community together in support of children and families. The event has been reimagined for its 10th year with an elevated guest experience, expanded culinary participation, refreshed event branding, and a renewed focus on community connection and charitable impact.
General admission tickets are $150 and include access to the Culinary Showcase, open bar, program, auctions, and celebration. Reserved tables for eight guests are available for $1,500.
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and community partners seeking to support the organization and connect with Gala guests. Cocktail attire is requested, with formal attire encouraged. The 10th Annual GameChangers Gala will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 20, at the Goodman Building at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
The public entrance and parking address is 901 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia. Tickets, reserved tables, sponsorship opportunities, and additional event information are available at www.givebutter.com/gamechangers_sc.
GameChangers is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting programs that benefit children through River’s Edge Retreat. Through charitable events, community partnerships, sponsorships, and individual giving, GameChangers brings people together to empower, inspire, and create meaningful impact.
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