MONTICELLO, IOWA — Camp Courageous will be hosting the 46th Annual Pineapple Gala on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the downtown DoubleTree Convention Center in Cedar Rapids. The event is scheduled to kick off at 6:00 PM that includes an evening filled with a luau dinner, a wide array of silent and live auction items, a program showcasing Camp Courageous, and more. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to supporting Camp Courageous and its programs, which cater to thousands of individuals with disabilities. In the weeks preceding the Pineapple Gala, local Hy-Vee Stores & Dollar Fresh Market Stores are joining the cause with the 47th annual pineapple sales, to support Camp Courageous. Starting from August 1st and continuing through August 11th, 2025, over 40 participating Hy-Vee stores will be offering pineapples for sale, with a dollar from each pineapple benefiting Camp Courageous. In addition, this year the Hy-Vees are offering pineapple brats, with fifty-cents from each pineapple brat going to Camp Courageous. Customers can enjoy delicious pineapples and pineapple brats during this period while contributing to the camp’s mission. Attendees at the Pineapple Gala can look forward to a Hawaiian dinner, being entertained throughout the event, and even having the exciting chance to win a grand door prize: a trip for two to Hawaii. The lucky winner will be drawn at the end of the gala. Tickets for the event are priced at $75 each, or groups can reserve a table of 10 for $750. Sponsorship options are still available. To secure tickets or inquire about sponsorship, individuals can visit the official website at https://campcourageous.org/pineapple-gala or contact Charlie Becker at 319-465-5916, extension 2100, or via email at [email protected].
