Countdown to Pineapple Gala on August 15th, 2025
Pineapple Sales benefit at over 40 area Hy-Vee Stores
coming in early August.
Participating Hy-Vee Stores in eastern Iowa will be selling fresh pineapples to benefit Camp Courageous. A portion of each pineapple sale will go to Camp! Stop in to Hy-Vee and check out their displays where you can get your fresh pineapples and help Camp.
Participating Locations:
| Bettendorf | Maquoketa Dollar Fresh |
| Cedar Falls | Milan |
| Cedar Rapids, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 | Moline 1 |
| Clinton | Monticello Dollar Fresh |
| Coralville 1 & 2 | Muscatine |
| Davenport 2, 3, 4, 5 | Oelwein Dollar Fresh |
| Dubuque 1, 2, 3 | Rock Island |
| Dyersville Dollar Fresh | Silvis |
| Independence Dollar Fresh | Waterloo 1 & 3 |
| Iowa City 1, 2, 3 | Waverly |
| Marion | CR Drug 1, 4, 5, 6 |
| Manchester Dollar Fresh | Iowa City Drug Store |
Dottie and Tate Cummins Memorial
Pineapple Gala
Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6 PM
DoubleTree in Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA
View the current list of auction items for the 2025 Pineapple Gala. Check back often as items will be added right up to Gala day!
Get registered for the auctions and submit payment info for quick checkout.
If you want to participate in the Silent Auction, click the “Register for Auctions” button or if you want to participate in the Live Auction and attend the event, you will need to purchase a Pineapple Gala ticket. Need help? Call 319-465-5916 with questions or for assistance.
The 2025 Pineapple Gala emcee is TBD
The 2024 Pineapple Gala to be emceed by
Andy Petersen.
The Pineapple Gala has been the camp’s largest one-day fundraising event for decades. Traditionally held on the third Friday in August, this event has become a staple on many calendars, providing a fun evening of connection and fellowship for Camp’s terrific supporters, all in support of a great cause! All proceeds go to benefit the thousands of individuals with special needs that Camps serves each year, and every dollar makes a difference. Please join Camp in celebrating this historic tradition!
Camp is looking for items to be used in its LIVE and SILENT auctions for this Gala. If you are interested in donating an auction item or you are wanting to be a sponsor, please email: cbecker@campcourageous.org or by calling 319-465-5916 ext. 2100.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets for the 2025 Camp Courageous Pineapple Gala are not yet available, please contact Charlie Becker by emailing: cbecker@campcourageous.org or by calling 319-465-5916 ext. 2100.
Download Order Form
Optionally, you can download the 2024 Pineapple Gala flyer (PDF) to print an order form. Please use this form to order tickets, to donate an auction item, sponsor the Gala, or to make a donation toward the event.
