Upcoming Fundraising Events
Upcoming Fundraising Events
North Florida School of Special Education has carved out distinctive fundraising events frequented by generous individuals and corporate sponsors. This valuable patronage brings smiles of joy to the many different faces of our students, and the marvelous events below spark big dreams for our school!
For information on how to invest in NFSSE by supporting any of our events, please click an event below or contact Emily Knight-Smith, Director of Advancement, at 904-724-8323 ext. 1070 or eknight-smith@NorthFloridaSchool.org
Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival
April 10 & 12, 2026
Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival celebrates the community’s participation in lighting the way for individuals with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD). Equally fun and innovative, the two-day fundraising event will allow guests to enjoy the NFSSE campus highlighting the exquisite Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Join us, along with event chairs Shannon L. Smith and Andy Smith, for our signature weekend. Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival
Concert on the Farm
Friday, April 10, 2026
Dance beneath the oak trees to live music from Bold City Classics and Top Shelf Band. Enjoy bites from Berry Good Farms Culinary and sip something refreshing as children play and friends reconnect. Wander through NFSSE’s microenterprise market to shop farm grown greens, vibrant bouquets, handmade artwork, and thoughtful goods created by talented students. Don’t forget your stadium chairs or blanket to sit on! Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival
Dinner on the Farm
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Guests will gather for a farm-to-table seated dinner thoughtfully prepared in collaboration with Guest Chef, Rudi Wimmer, and NFSSE’s Berry Good Farms Culinary team. Connect with powerful student success stories and learn how NFSSE continues to cultivate independence, purpose, and inclusion. Complimentary valet parking. Self-parking available along any side street. Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival
Holiday On The Farm
December 5-6, 2025
Unique gifts with a social impact. Your friends, family, and coworkers will love receiving unique gifts that make a social impact. Holiday On The Farm
Heart of the Runway After Dark
February 11, 2026
Marissa Scott, Honorary Chair, hosts a beautiful cocktail hour followed by an evening runway show at the Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Heart of the Runway After Dark
Heart of the Runway
February 12, 2026
North Florida School of Special Education invite you to celebrate the Heart of the Runway Luncheon and Fashion Show. Join us amid the beauty and magic of North Florida School of Special Education’s Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center Heart of the Runway
