A Night for Special Olympics NC
When is A Night for Special Olympics NC?
A Night for Special Olympics NC takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Cary, NC.
What distances does A Night for Special Olympics NC offer?
A Night for Special Olympics NC offers 5 events: Wine Dinner, Chef's Table Sponsor, Sommelier Sponsor, Reserve Sponsor, Vin de Table Sponsor.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Dinner | — | $175.00 | Register |
| Chef's Table Sponsor | — | $5000.00 | Register |
| Sommelier Sponsor | — | $2500.00 | Register |
| Reserve Sponsor | — | $1000.00 | Register |
| Vin de Table Sponsor | — | $500.00 | Register |
How much does A Night for Special Olympics NC cost?
Registration for A Night for Special Olympics NC starts at $1000.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is A Night for Special Olympics NC held?
A Night for Special Olympics NC is held in Cary, NC at 200 S Academy St.
About A Night for Special Olympics NC
Presented by the Cary Police Department
Hosted by Sheila Ogle, Ralph Ashworth,
& Alisa Wright Colopy
Benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina
You are cordially invited to an evening of culinary delight featuring a meticulously crafted six course meal expertly paired with curated wines at the Academy Street Bistro benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina and the athletes it serves in our community.
Reservation is $175 per attendee that includes the full six-course menu with wine pairings. The cocktail reception has a cash bar with a portion of receipts supporting the fundraiser.
Seating is limited to 60 dinner attendees. Seating arrangements will be determined by the hosts.
* Must be 21 or older to be served wine with dinner.
5:00 PM - Cocktail Reception 6:00 PM - Wine Dinner
Dinner Information
Sponsor Information
Special Olympics North Carolina is one of the largest Special Olympics programs in the world with nearly 53,000 registered athletes and Unified partners (people without intellectual disabilities), who train and compete in year-round programs in 20 different sports.
Athletes in North Carolina are never charged a fee of any kind to participate in Special Olympics. Generous support from individuals, businesses, foundations, and civic groups helps fund the training facilities, uniforms, awards, equipment, transportation, and coaches’ education that are important to every athlete’s experiences.
Dinner Info
* Final wine dinner information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants the week prior to the event. Additional updates may be sent up to the morning of the dinner. Any emailed information supersedes information on this site.
Location: Academy Street Bistro (main venue address: 200 S. Academy St, Cary, NC 27511)
EVENING SCHEDULE
-
5:00 PM - Cocktail Reception with Cash Bar
-
6:00 PM - 6 Course Wine Dinner
Menu
Passed Appetizers During Reception
Wine - Calvet Sparkling Rose
Smoked mozzarella-stuffed arancini topped with balsamic drizzle
Pork stuffed hush puppy with a coffee BBQ sauce
Shrimp bruschetta on a crostino topped with pomegranate molasses
Raspberry-filled phyllo dough wrapped brie bites, topped with a sweet goat cheese sauce
Soup
Wine - Jadix Picpoul de Pinet
Melon Gazpacho
Salad
Wine - Loimer Gruner Vetliner
Bistro Caprese Salad
Fish Entrée
Wine - Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre
Seared yellowfin tuna on top of a zucchini puree with sautéed edamame and snap peas. Topped with a wakame apple slaw.
Meat Entrée
Wine - Prati by Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
Petite 6 oz. Filet on top of demi-fondant potatoes and asparagus. Topped with a creamy au poivre sauce.
Dessert
Wine - Castello Rosa Regale Sparkling
Once in a Blue Moon flourless chocolate torte
Sponsor Info
Chef's Table Sponsor - $5,000
INCLUDES:
-
Name or logo listed on event website and evening program
-
Choice of a bottle of wine featured with dinner
-
Social media recognition
* Wine Dinner reservation not included with sponsorship.
Sommelier Sponsor - $2,500
INCLUDES:
-
Name or logo listed on event website and evening program
-
Choice of a bottle of wine featured with dinner
-
Social media recognition
* Wine Dinner reservation not included with sponsorship.
Reserve Sponsor - $1,000
INCLUDES:
-
Name or logo listed on event website and evening program
-
Choice of a bottle of wine featured with dinner
* Wine Dinner reservation not included with sponsorship.
Vin de Table Sponsor - $500
INCLUDES:
-
Name or logo listed on event website and evening program
* Wine Dinner reservation not included with sponsorship.
Disclaimers
The Night for Special Olympics NC event is hosted and organized by the Cary Police Department. The Cary Police Department Mission Statement: Partnering with the community, the Town of Cary Police Department will provide exemplary policing to ensure that Cary, North Carolina remains one of the nation's safest cities.. You can learn more about the Cary Police Department here: https://www.carync.gov/services-publications/police
The Night for Special Olympics NC registration site is hosted and provided by Fit & Able Productions. Fit & Able Productions is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting community and family fitness in Cary since 1997 through organizing creative events and training programs. You can learn more about Fit & Able Productions here: https://www.fitandableproductions.com/
* Fit & Able race award codes, holiday, or other special promotional discount codes cannot be used for this event.
Everyone who registers for this event will be automatically subscribed to Fit & Able's email distribution list and may unsubscribe at any time.