By Grace Allen

A local non-profit is looking for sponsors for its biggest fundraiser of the year.

Sponsorship packages are available for Gilly’s House Summerfest, set for Sunday, August 18, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wrentham Developmental Center.

Five sponsorship packages are available, which allows local merchants or organizations to market their services while supporting a good cause.

A “Double Platinum” package is $5,000 and includes a video ad on Gilly’s House website, a prominent display of the sponsor’s name on social media throughout the year and on a donor wall, four admission tickets to the event, plus t-shirts and more.

A “Platinum” package is $2,500 and includes a prominent display on social media and on a donor wall, an event table display with informational materials, four tickets to the event, and more.

“Gold” sponsorships for $1,000 include the sponsor’s name displayed on social media and donor wall, an event table display, and two admission tickets, plus t-shirts.

“Silver” sponsorships for $500 include the organization’s name on Gilly’s website and donor wall, as well as admission tickets and t-shirts.

A “Friend of Gilly’s” sponsorship is $250 and offers the sponsor’s name on the website as well as two t-shirts.

Visit gillyshouse.com to purchase a sponsorship or for more information.

Gilly’s Summerfest 

The 3rd annual Gilly’s Summerfest will be a family-friendly, alcohol-free fundraiser featuring live music, food and beverages, kids’ activities, and more. Tickets are $50 and include all activities and food. Children accompanied by an adult are free.

Back by popular demand is the restaurant cook-off. Attendees can sample food from area restaurants and then vote on their favorites. Participating eateries include James Breakfast & More, Omega Pizza, Commonwealth BBQ, The Red Rooster, Café Assisi, Nicky’s Family Dining, Denise Heinz Catering, Three Pugs Creamery, Novato’s Bar & Grill, Eagle Brook Saloon, Parker’s Pub, The Gavel, Stacey’s Sweet Honey Treats, and The Chieftain Pub.

In addition, the Norfolk Lions will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs.

Comedian Michael Petit will serve as Summerfest emcee.

Students from King Philip High School’s community service group, KP Cares, will organize and run children’s activities throughout the day. Activities for kids include a petting zoo, magic shows, a dunk tank, bouncy house, and more.

The Wrentham Fire Department will provide a “Touch-a-Truck” experience for kids.

Pat the Patriot and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders will be on site. Keith Birchall, also known as the Silver Bullet, will be available for pictures with the Superbowl rings.

Attendees can peruse healthy living resource tables. Contact Maureen Cappuccino at [email protected] if your organization would like a free resource table at the event.

Summerfest will be held rain or shine. Bathroom facilities will be available.

Tickets for Summerfest can be purchased at any time at gillyshouse.com. Tickets are tax deductible. Proceeds from the event will go to scholarships for Gilly’s residents, as well as capital improvements to the house, parts of which date back to 1794.

Gilly’s House, located in Wrentham, offers a comprehensive life-skills transitional program for young men who have successfully completed a residential treatment program. The sober home was founded by David and Barbara Gillmeister in memory of their son Steven.