Harper Hoedown

JOIN US FOR THE 21TH ANNUAL HARPER HOEDOWN!  

 

WHAT Harper Hoedown 2025 features games, inflatables, live DJ dance party, performances and dance lessons, food & drink, prizes, arts & crafts and more!
WHEN

Sunday, September 28
3:00 – 6:00 PM. Special 2:30 early opening for PASS 39 families and those who need a sensory-friendly experience.

WHERE Harper Elementary
WHO

Students, parents, friends, neighbors and family welcome

WHY To celebrate our community, raise funds for PTO and have fun!

 

 

The 2025 Harper Hoedown will feature fun for the whole family!

*New this year*: Expanded silent auction items including Principal for a Day, Assistant Principal for a Day, End of Year Silly Stringer, Shaving Mr. T and Mr. Binder’s Beards, and DJ at Recess!

 

  • Inflatables
  • Games
  • 50/50 Raffle
  • Face painting
  • Crazy hair tent
  • Live DJ
  • Performances from New
    Trier Dance Team and
    Dance Alliance
  • Arts & crafts
  • Dance lesson from Chicago
    Loves Dance with special Harper staff mystery guest
  • Amazing silent auction items
    including Principal for a Day
    And Shaving off Mr. T and Mr. Binder’s Beard!
  • New Prizes
  • Food and drinks
  • And more!

TICKET INFO

Presale: $20/child, $12/adult - Presale saves you $5 per ticket and you can obtain your tickets early -- no waiting in line!

Day Of: $25/child, $20/adult

Presale Cut-Off: Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00 PM

Kids 3 & Under Free

 

SPONSORSHIP

Contribute to the fun of the Hoedown by sponsoring a ride, game or event, with sponsorship fees directly benefitting the new Harper playground. We’re thrilled to offer businesses and Harper families sponsorship opportunities ranging from $50-$1500. In exchange for sponsorship, your family’s or business’s name will appear on signage during the event and community outreach.

 

Optional sponsorship contribution:


Golden Dolphin: $1500
Wave Maker: $500
Splash Supporter: $100

 

50/50 Raffle: $20/ticket. Winner takes half of total pot, and other half goes to Harper iGNITE dedicated to supporting enrichment programming for our children and our new playground.

 

FOOD AND DRINK – DOLPHIN DOLLARS

One Dolphin Dollar = $1 for food/drink purchase; no cash is accepted at the food tent
Hot Food (Pizza/Hot Dogs): $4
Snacks and Drinks: $2
Dolphin Dollars are sold in $5 increments

 

Diaper Drive for Share Our Spare

Please bring size 5 diapers (opened packages ok) and wipes to the Hoedown.

 

Harper is partnering with Share Our Spare to help end diaper need, which is the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. Diapers are not covered by government assistance, contributing to the sobering reality that 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children experience diaper need. Help us reach our goal to collect 1,800 diapers, which is enough to provide diapers for 3 children for 1 year!

 Purchase Tickets

Sign up to volunteer at the Hoedown! Sign Up to Volunteer at the Hoedown-- Harper Alumni (Highcrest, WJHS and New Trier Students) Sign up to be part of the "Dad Crew"