Bakersfield Gala Night Dinner Fundraiser — Black & Red Masquerade Ball

An Evening That Gives Children a Voice

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the community will gather for Bakersfield Gala Night at the historic Bakersfield Masonic Temple. This black-tie masquerade evening is more than a celebration. It is a commitment to children in Kern County who are working to find their voice.

Net proceeds benefit the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Bakersfield, where children receive individualized speech-language therapy and literacy support at no cost to their families. For many children, communication challenges affect academic progress, confidence, and social development. Your presence helps ensure those children receive the support they need to thrive.

Why This Matters

1 in 12 children experience speech or language challenges. At RiteCare, licensed Speech-Language Pathologists provide best-in-class, individualized care that empowers children with increased independence, decreased frustration, and a pathway to academic success.

This work is donor-funded. It exists because community leaders choose to invest in children.

When you attend Bakersfield Gala Night, you are not purchasing a dinner ticket. You are investing in a child’s future.

The Evening

Guests will enjoy:

• A formal sit-down dinner

  
  

• A masquerade gala experience

  
  

• Live and silent auction opportunities

  
  

• A program highlighting local impact and family stories

Attire: Black-tie | Masquerade elements encouraged

Event Details

Saturday, April 11, 2026

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bakersfield Masonic Center

1920 18th Street

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Suggested Donation: $125 per guest

Capacity is limited to 150 attendees.

RSVP Deadline: April 2, 2026

Reserve Your Seat. Change a Life.

Your attendance directly supports children in Bakersfield who deserve the confidence that comes from clear communication.

Seats are limited. Secure your place today and stand with us in giving every child the gift of speech.

What to Expect:

• Elegant dinner and program honoring the Center’s milestone anniversary

• Live entertainment and moments to remember

• Opportunities to support life-changing pediatric speech-language therapy

Theme & Attire: Black & Red Masquerade Ball. Black-tie or formal attire requested; masks encouraged.

Beneficiary: Net proceeds benefit the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Bakersfield.