Sedona Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Gala 2026
Sedona Chamber of Commerce Foundation · Gala 2026
Head in the
Clouds
An evening above it all.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
5-9 PM · The HUB, Sedona
Two Nights · One Dreamscape
Art preview / gala & Auction
Our inaugural Gala Weekend begins Friday with a free Community Art Preview. Then on Saturday, raise a glass to Sedona at our Golden Hour champagne sunset toast, and settle in for an elevated evening of dinner, dancing and celebration in the clouds.
Free · Open to All
Friday, November 13
6-8 PM · The HUB
Pre-Gala Art Preview
A Dreamscape: Art Gallery in the Clouds
Step into the Dreamscape and explore paired student and professional artwork, meet the artists and get an early start on bidding. The Art Auction opens Friday and continues through Saturday night.
The Main Event
Saturday, November 14
5-9 PM · The hub
Head in the Clouds Gala & Auction
Sedona Chic. Dress it up, Sedona Style.
Champagne at sunset, Arizona wine at your table, an elevated dinner, live music you choose and an auction of local art and experiences. All of it supports Sedona's future.
5PM · On the Patio
Golden Hour
A champagne toast, charcuterie and sunset over the red rocks, with the whole night still ahead.
Presented by
The Evening
One ticket. A whole night in the clouds.
Your Gala admission includes the full evening experience: raise a glass with a champagne toast at sunset, settle in for an elevated dinner, enjoy cotton candy and dessert shooters, explore the art and silent auctions, then hit the dance floor with live covers from Backdoor Funk.
And because fundraising should be fun, there are plenty of ways to make the night your own. Pre-order an Arizona Wine or Beer Flight for your table, play three rounds of Bingo for prizes, strike a pose with a Prom Photo Cloud Package, bid on one of five bespoke cakes, request and dedicate a song, or visit the cash bar throughout the evening.
Eat. Dance. Play. Bid. Celebrate. All in support of Sedona’s future.
✦ Arizona Wine & Beer Flights
Pre-order a curated flight of Arizona wine or local beer to be waiting at your table when you arrive.
✦ Dinner by Messina Culinary
An elevated dinner created for the evening, with dedicated vegetarian and vegan entrées available.
✦ Live Music by Backdoor Funk
A lively five-piece band from Phoenix bringing the dance floor to life with familiar favorites, plus a jukebox experience where you choose and dedicate the songs.
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✦ Art + Experience Auctions
Bid on paired student and professional artwork, Sedona experiences, getaways, local favorites and more. Bidding begins online before the Gala and closes Saturday night.
✦ Play in the Clouds
Three rounds of Bingo and prizes, Prom Photos in the clouds, bespoke cakes up for bid and a few surprises along the way.
✦ Sweet Dreams
Gourmet cotton candy from Cottontails Cotton Candy and dessert shooters are included with your Gala admission.
Art Preview & Silent Auction
A Gallery in the Clouds
Paired Student & professional artwork, side by side
Local student artists are showcased alongside professional artists from Sedona and the Verde Valley in one shared exhibition, celebrating emerging talent and the creative community that makes Sedona extraordinary.
1Preview it free: Friday, Nov 13, 6-8 PM at The HUB.
2Bid early: Bidding opens during the Art Preview and continues online.
3Win it Saturday The silent auction closes during the Gala on Saturday night.
Where Your Night Goes
Invest in Sedona's Next Chapter
Your night out becomes an investment in the people, businesses and creativity that make Sedona thrive.
01
Economic Development
Helping local businesses start, grow and stay in Sedona.
02
Workforce Development
Building the talent and opportunities our community runs on.
03
Arts & Culture
Supporting the creative life that makes Sedona, Sedona.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put Your Name in the Stars
The inaugural Head in the Clouds Gala brings Sedona’s business, civic and creative leaders together for one unforgettable evening. Sponsorship puts your brand at the heart of it, while supporting the work that keeps our community thriving.
✦ Be part of a first. Inaugural events set the tradition, and founding sponsors are remembered for it.
✦ Reach the right room. Business owners, community leaders, artists and engaged residents, all in one evening.
✦ Invest where it counts. Support economic development, workforce development and arts & culture in Sedona.
✦ Give in kind. Donate an experience, getaway or local favorite to the Gala Auction.
Sponsorship Contact
Makenna Drake
Kara Barnes
Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsor
Golden Hour Sponsor
With Appreciation to Our Event Partners
Catering
Production
Entertainment
Events & Tents
Gourmet Cotton Candy
Design & Decor
The Details
Plan Your Evening
Dress
Sedona Chic.
Dress it up, Sedona Style.
November 14, 2026 · The HUB · Sedona
Get Your Head
in the Clouds
One night. One Celebration. All of Sedona's magic.
Proceeds benefit the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Foundation · 45 Sunset Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336