auction and dinner details 7.19.26

Bay Frog Open Dinner and Auction

Welcome to the Bay Frog Open! We kick things off with a party…

 
Save the date: July 19, 2026

In 2025, guests mingled with special operations veterans, celebrity guests, and NHL alumni as they sampled some of the finest table fare and spirits.

On Sunday night, two guests had the thrill of a lifetime, tandem jumping into the event with the Frog-X Jump Team.

Attendees also had the opportunity to bid on our amazing live and silent auction items while helping to raise money for veteran and first responder nonprofit Uncommon Grit Foundation. In 2025, proceeds from the Bay Frog Open allowed us to donate $29,000 to the Erie DAV/VA—closing the gap on funding for a new wheelchair-accessible van to transport veterans.

Many of our sponsorships included tickets to the dinner and auction, along with other perks.

Details and sponsorship for the 2026 event are coming soon!

Meet Our 2025 Sponsors


Sunday, July 19, 2026
5:30 p.m. - Doors open
6:45 p.m. - National Anthem, Parachute Jump, Opening Remarks
7 p.m. - Dinner & Live Music
7:30 p.m. - Program & Auction

Dress is summer business casual.

Kahkwa Country Club
3300 Kahkwa Club Road
Erie, PA 16506

Questions? Email us at bearpaw@uncommongritfoundation.org.