Club events
25 April | Rotary Club of Alamo Heights, Texas
Alamo Heights Night
Since 1987, thousands of people each year have enjoyed this fun, family-friendly, safe outdoor block party with great food, drink, entertainment, games & rides, part of San Antonio’s annual 10-day Fiesta celebration. Held at the University of the Incarnate Word, the event features bands on multiple stages and a variety of games and rides for kids of all ages. The event has raised more than $2.4 million that has been donated to charities and paid for scholarships and projects in support of the local community. The one-night event is supported by more than 400 volunteers from local businesses and non-profit organizations as well as uniformed security, and four free park-and-ride locations make it easy to get to the event.
26 April | Rotary Club of East Lake Sunrise, Florida
Cruisin’ The Park
This car show and community festival is now in its 18th year. It includes fun outdoor activities for children through the YMCA Healthy Kids Day, professionally judged antique and show cars/trucks with trophies for category winners, and appearances by our local Interact’s robotics club, the Sheriff’s Department Canine Unit, and the East Lake Fire Rescue. There will be live entertainment, barbeque, a silent auction, and live raffles throughout the day, as well as sponsorship booths set up to provide giveaways and to share information about lcoal organizations. The event, including parking, is free to the public, volunteer-operated and gives 100% of the proceeds to charitable organizations.
26 April | Rotary Club of Port Perry, Ontario
Spring Gala
The club’s annual gala dinner, which moves this year to the scenic Mill Run Golf Club in nearby Uxbridge, features a four-course meal, live music, and silent and live auctions. The fundraiser developed from an art festival that the club began in the 1990s. The past 12 galas alone have raised more than CA$460,000.
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27 April | Rotary Club of Minnesota Pride, Minneapolis
4th Annual Drag Brunch
Attendees will enjoy a drag show and brunch with mimosas at a local ballroom, as well as a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a heads-and-tails game, and a wine/liquor pull. Event sponsorships and ticket donations are also available. Proceeds support the club’s partner organizations that provide shelter, food, and support for homeless youth in Minnesota, who are disproportionally from the LGBTQIA+ community. The Minnesota Pride Rotary Club is a community of LGBTQ+ people and allies where everyone is welcome.
3 May | Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville, South Carolina
Reedy River Duck Derby
Every year, people gather to watch some 14,000 rubber ducks race down the Reedy River and over the waterfall in Falls Park. Each duck can be “adopted” for a price, and the first 50 to cross the finish line earn prizes for those who have adopted them. The grand prize is a year’s worth of groceries and a chance to win $1 million. The family-friendly event includes live music, face painting, yard games, and food trucks. It benefits local nonprofits and international projects.
3 May | Rotary Club of Woodstock, Georgia
Car Show
Prizes will be awarded in several categories of automobiles at this event that benefits the nonprofit Never Alone. The cars will be on display from 8 a.m. to noon at the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta in Woodstock. Never Alone is fighting hunger in four counties by providing free food to families and individuals who are facing financial struggles.
9 May | Rotary Club of Lake Mahopac, New York
Rock & Roll Spectacular
Get ready to rock at the Lake Mahopac Rotary Club’s 11th Annual Rock & Roll Spectacular. Held at the Mahopac High School Auditorium, the unforgettable night of music starts at 7 p.m. and features two iconic bands from the 1960s: The Duprees and The Brooklyn Bridge. They’ll be performing all of their greatest hits, along with Anthony Duke Claus with more timeless songs of the 1960s. Tickets are available online for $40.
9-10 May | Rotary Club of Titusville, Pennsylvania
Oil Creek Fly Fishing Classic
Bring the whole family to this fly fishing festival that takes place along Oil Creek, one of the best trout streams in the country. The 11th annual contest at Oil Creek State Park features prizes in youth and adult divisions, including a Biggest Fish trophy in each division. The day also includes a free ride on the Oil City & Titusville Railroad, reduced admission to the Drake Well Museum, outdoor activities, and fly casting and tying demonstrations. Proceeds benefit the club's scholarship program.
10 May | Rotary District 5650 (parts of Iowa and Nebraska)
Ride to End Polio
This bike race outside Omaha, Nebraska, is inspired by El Tour de Tucson, an annual ride popular among Rotary members fundraising for polio eradication. The District 5650 event offers routes of 10, 25, 42, and 62 miles. It includes a health fair, bike safety and maintenance clinics, and food trucks. Last year’s inaugural event attracted 60 riders and raised $20,000.
10 May | Rotary Club of Baytown, Texas
Shrimp & Catfish Festival
Seafood lovers can chow down at this annual festival at the Baytown Community Center, where a $15 ticket buys a meal that includes boiled shrimp, fried catfish, and french fries. The event features entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a raffle drawing that gives entrants the chance to win a 2025 Honda SUV or pickup truck. It benefits local and international projects and nonprofits.
10 May | Rotary Clubs of Petaluma, Petaluma Sunrise, and Petaluma Valley, California
Petaluma Wiffle Ball Tournament
In its fourth year, this event brings together 32 co-ed teams to compete on four fields in a double-elimination tournament. The event benefits Rotary programs for children as well as two nonprofits: Miracle League North Bay (an inclusive baseball program for athletes with disabilities) and Save Sight Now (an organization committed to curing childhood blindness). The day also features a beer and wine garden, silent auction, the Polly Klaas Foundation Home Run Derby (open to all, with cash prizes) as well as an exhibition game played by the Miracle League athletes.
12 May | Rotary Club of Point West, Sacramento, California
Birdies over Bunkers Charity Golf Classic
The tournament features a four-person scramble format with a shotgun start at noon at the beautiful Valley Hi Country club. Dinner and awards await golfers after their rounds. The benefit helps support one of the club’s longtime favorite programs, the California Eagles, which annually provides more than 100 young people and adults with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and other special needs with an opportunity to learn the basics of golf and a Life Skills curriculum 25 weeks per year.
17 May | Rotary Club of Yorba Linda Sunrise, California
Lobsterfest
This event brings together the community to enjoy fresh lobster, vibrant music, and an exciting auction, all while supporting Rotary's mission of Service Above Self. Proceeds will fund vital community projects, scholarships, and international initiatives, reflecting the Rotary commitment to making a lasting, positive impact. Thanks to the incredible support of attendees, sponsors, and volunteers, this year's Lobsterfest continues a cherished tradition of generosity and fellowship in Yorba Linda.
17-18 May | Rotary Club of Yreka, California
Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour and Greenhorn Gravel Grinder
First held in the 1980s, this two-day event that supports local projects and scholarships is a favorite of cyclists in far northern California. It features five all-pavement routes of between 21 and 104 miles, as well as three partially or mostly gravel routes of between 39 and 63 miles. Riders will enjoy views of Mount Shasta and wildflower-filled valleys along the way and a meal and refreshments at the finish line. Camping is available nearby.
21 May | Rotary Clubs of Vineland and Williamstown Sunrise, New Jersey
2nd Annual Golf Outing
Two clubs are teaming up to host this golf outing fundraiser. In addition to tournament play, the event features contests for putting, longest drive, straightest drive, and closest to the pin. There’s also a chance to win a car in a hole-in-one contest. A luncheon awaits golfers after their round.
26 May | Rotary Club of Yorktown, Virginia
Yorktown Freedom Run
A Memorial Day tradition in its 34th year, this 8K race takes runners along scenic roads in Yorktown Battlefield, a part of Colonial National Historical Park where the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War was fought. Medals are given to the top three male and female runners overall and in various age groups. There is also a 5K fun run/walk. The event benefits local projects, nonprofits, and scholarships.
31 May | Rotary Club of Seward, Nebraska
100th Anniversary Celebration
Chartered 28 March 1925, the club will celebrate its centennial on the site of the Junto vineyards outside Seward. The event includes dinner, a silent auction, and the presentation of annual awards recognizing local individuals. The proceeds will support the club’s signature centennial service project, the installation of a shade canopy at a historic outdoor bandshell to make the audiences more comfortable and expand the venue’s use.
31 May | Rotary Club of Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Emmaus Summer Festival
This full-day community event at Emmaus Community Park includes music, food trucks, arts and crafts, business vendors, and children's activities. Beer and wine will be sold. The proceeds will benefit the East Penn Feeding Program for food insecure children in the region.
31 May | Rotary Club of Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland
Brewer Spring
Attendees can sample some of the finest local craft beers on visits to All Set, Silver Branch, and Third Hill Brewing Company. The ticket price includes one drink at each restaurant and a T-shirt. Stroll through the vibrant streets of Downtown Silver Spring to explore the community’s art, culture, and diversity. At the end of the day, the club will honor a local volunteer hero. Proceeds will support vital causes such as food insecurity, literacy, environmental initiatives, and holiday gift programs.