Shay Gala 2026
Join the Wexford Dems for our annual Shay Gala!
You are cordially invited to join the Wexford Dems at our annual Shay Gala! This year’s gala will celebrate the diversity that makes America great, in particular, the culture of Latin America and its people, many of whom have suffered under the current administration. We’ll miss Cinco de Mayo by a few days, but come on Friday, May 8th to celebrate with us.
Join us for a social hour from 5:30-6:30, where you can greet familiar friends and meet new ones. We’ll have a cash bar and appetizers. Help offset the cost of appetizers by choosing a sponsorship tier when you purchase your ticket.
Dinner will follow with the fiesta buffet and an array of delicious desserts!
After dinner, we’ll recognize some WCDP members and welcome a guest speaker.
Then, we’ll close out the night with a live auction! Bring your checkbook to bid on all sorts of items: handmade quilts, gift certificates, baskets, unique handmade items, and more! Proceeds from the auction go into the WCDP’s state account to assist candidates with local campaigns.
Special Guest: Chris Swanson
We are pleased to welcome Chris Swanson as our special guest and speaker this year. Swanson currently serves as Genesee County Sheriff and is a Democratic candidate for Michigan governor in 2026.
Swanson grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan, in a working-class family that emphasized hard work and the importance of taking care of others. He attended Mott Community College and the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
He has served his local community in various roles, including as a police officer, paramedic, business owner, and professor. Swanson was elected as Sheriff of Genesee County in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. Today, he oversees the 5th largest Sheriff’s Office in Michigan.
Attendee Pricing: $40
For this event, attendees will register entirely online and pay via ActBlue. Your digital ticket will be confirmed by email.
Sponsorships for Social Hour
Help us offset the cost of the social hour with a sponsorship.
Bronze Level Sponsorship
- Recognized as an event sponsor
- Funds appetizers for 12 like-minded Dems
Silver Level Sponsorship
- Recognized as an event sponsor
- Funds appetizers for 25 like-minded Dems
Gold Level Sponsorship
- Recognized as an event sponsor
- Funds appetizers for 37.5 like-minded Dems
Platinum Level Sponsorship
- Recognized as an event sponsor
- Receives a WCDP tumbler
- Funds appetizers for 50 like-minded Dems
George Soros Sponsorship Level
Amount over $100 may be entered by sponsor via Act Blue check-out.
Recognized as an event sponsor
Receives a WCDP tumbler
Funds appetizers for 25 like-minded Dems for every $50 donated
Join the Wexford Dems for the Annual Shay Gala!
Friday, May 8, 2025
Evergreen Resort
Social Hour: 5:30-6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Registration Information
For this event, attendees will register entirely online. Your registration will be confirmed by email. Click the button below to register.
Price for each attendee: $40.00