2026 MEF Fall Social "Under the Lights: Tailgate, Tasting & Taps"

October 10, 2026 @ 7:00PM — 11:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Rose Hall - Madison Community Arts Center: 10 Kings Road Madison, NJ 07940 Get Directions

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A Night to Tailgate and Celebrate Madison Schools


Come dressed in your favorite college or hometown gear and settle in for a night under the lights with friends and neighbors. Enjoy local food trucks - Rose City Wurst and Pizza Vita, Butter & Jam “slider bar," local beers, themed cocktails, live music by Tom Sellwood, a late-night DJ, cornhole tournament, our silent auction and more!

Our silent auction is ONLINE, so everyone can get in on the action - whether you’re joining us at Rose Hall or cheering us on from home! Bid on priceless school experiences, dining and beverage packages, fashion, local experiences, special outings and more. The auction will go live at 12 pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Raise a Glass. Fund a Grant. Help us stock the “Under the Lights” Wine Pull and support our schools at the same time. Here’s how to get in the game:
  1. Sponsor a bottle of wine now. Make your contribution HERE.
  2. Purchase a “pull” at the MEF Tailgate Fundraiser on October 10th
  3. Raise a glass to our teachers, our schools and the grants your support makes possible
All in for Madison: For more than two decades, the Madison Education Foundation has helped turn great ideas into meaningful opportunities for Madison students. Thanks to the generosity of our community, MEF has funded more than $2.3 million -supporting innovative programs and experiences that enrich the academic, creative and social-emotional lives of our students. Every ticket purchased, auction bid, wine pull contribution and sponsorship helps put resources directly into the hands of Madison educators and bring their ideas to life. That’s what happens when a community goes ALL IN for our schools.
Our MVPs: 2026 MEF Tailgate Fundraiser Official Sponsors
Butter & Jam
Acrow Bridge; Cargill
Madison Education Association; New Smile Orthodontics

The Spelker Real Estate Team; Morris Elite Soccer Club; Madison Area YMCA

Mary Skinner Designs; Sellwood Studio of Performing Arts; Carey Rodin Group; Main Street Wine Cellars; Notaro Family; Gary’s Wine and Marketplace; Dr. Daniel Schmid MD - Plastic Surgery; Gabrielle Brown, Private Client Advisor, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management; Carter Smile; Rothenberg Orthodontics; Core Fire; Kate Hamilton Homes; Lana Taradash; Double Tap Brewery


A full listing of MEF Sponsors can be found on our website.

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