
BEAUFORT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Beaufort County, South Carolina
Announcing the 2026 Blue Star Gala!
The 2026 Blue Star Gala will be our largest and most impactful event ever as we approach election day with 23 candidates on the ballot in Beaufort County.
Join the Beaufort County Democratic Party and special guests for our fourth annual fundraising dinner, taking place Saturday, September 26, 2026 in downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.
The Blue Star Gala is an opportunity for Democrats to gather in solidarity and celebration, honor the commitment of our volunteers and supporters, and enjoy esteemed guest speakers.
The Gala is also critical to funding the Beaufort County Democratic Party's mission of recruiting, supporting and electing Democratic candidates.
After three years of sold-out evenings, the Blue Star Gala has a spacious new home in the lovely ballroom at the Holiday Inn Beaufort. The Sponsors' Reception overlooks the Lowcountry marsh; the full Harvest Moon will add to a spectacular night!
The BSG Committee looks forward to welcoming friends, fellow Democrats and special guests for an exciting 2026 Blue Star Gala.
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SPONSORS
Each year, generous sponsors make the Gala a grand success for Democrats in Beaufort County. This year, the Gala Committee has set an ambitious goal to raise $75,000. Funds raised will be used to turn out the vote using grassroots and digital strategies, and to continue the ongoing work of supporting candidates and turning Beaufort County.
In an effort to make this year’s Gala our most successful ever, we have added a Hope Diamond Sponsorship Level at $5,000. The Hope Diamond is the largest dark blue diamond in the world and is prized as one of the most valuable and rare gems on earth. This moniker also speaks to our state motto, “While I breathe, I hope.”
To secure your sponsorship and reserve seating at the Gala, please visit
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bluestar26 or pay by check to the Beaufort County Democratic Party (address below).
With your continued support, the Beaufort County Democratic Party will have the resources we need to Flip the Future in 2026. Thank you.
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Four (4) Sponsors' Reception tickets
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Four (4) dinner tickets
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Seating at Table 1
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Recognition on the True Blue Sponsor's banner, to be displayed at the Gala and BCDP office.
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Recognition online and in the program
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Full-page ad in program for club, campaign, business, or personal message
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Four (4) Sponsors' Reception tickets
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Four (4) dinner tickets
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Premier table seating
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Recognition on the True Blue Sponsor's banner, to be displayed at the Gala and BCDP office.
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Recognition online and in the program
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Full-page ad in program for club, campaign, business, or personal message
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Two (2) Sponsors' Reception tickets
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Two (2) dinner tickets
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Premier table seating
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Recognition online and in the program
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Half-page ad in program for club, campaign, business, or personal message
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Two (2) Sponsors' Reception tickets
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Two (2) dinner tickets
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Preferred table seating
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Recognition online and in the program
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One (1) Sponsors' Reception ticket
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One (1) dinner ticket
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Preferred table seating
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Recognition online and in the program
Sponsors' Reception & Dinner Ticket $150
General Admission Dinner Ticket $100
To secure your sponsorship or purchase tickets, please visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bluestar26.
Checks may be mailed or dropped off at either BCDP office.
Send questions to info@beaufortcountydems.or
2026 Blue Star Gala Sponsors
as of August 13
Dataw Island Shades of Blue
Spring Island Blues
Michael Garcia
Winkie Merrill
Julia V.
Blue for Health
Bluffton Democratic Club
Democratic Club of Sun City
Roxane Cheney
Alison Davidow
Mr. & Mrs. Ford
Marilyn Harcharik
Kathleen Hughes
Sarah & David McCarty
Ruby & Calvin Murray
Lynn & Ron Reeves
Sylvia Wright for State Superintendent of Education
Bernie Scolaro for State House 118
Debbie Subera-Wiggin for SC House District 120
Korey Williams for State House 122
Lynn Gerson for County Council 5
Carolin Collins
John Glover
Gary Hester
Marie Inniss
Annette Jussaume
George Kanuck
Anne Mason
Florida Miller
Lorraine Miller
Michael Sackheim
Janet Thomas
Beth Young
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Blue Star Gala
AUCTION DONORS
Shauna Bishop for State House 124
Hampton Lake Blues
Steve Mardell of High Tide Beads
Kate & Kitchenalia
SPECIAL THANKS TO PREVIOUS
BLUE STAR GALA SPONSORS
2025 Sapphire Sponsors
Mac Deford for US Congress
Moss Creek Blues
Riverbend Blues
2025 Platinum Sponsors
Anonymous Blues
Belfair Blues
Dr. Cynthia Evans
Sue Yearwood
Gold Sponsors
Annie Andrews for US Senate
Bluffton Democratic Club
Crescent Blues
Democrats of Sun City
Ford & Ford Group
Mayra for Congress
Obie & Rose Bacon
Thomas & Susan Barnwell
Tom & Robin Bloom
Doug & Linda Buckingham
Alison Davidow
Julia Davis
Alan & Rosalind Hollis
William & Delois Johnson
Blain & Lynne Lotz
Sarah & David McCarty
John Moncure
Leon & Connie Pouncy
Ron & Lynn Reeves
Silver Sponsors
Lisa Ellis for South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Sylvia Wright for South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Carolin Collins
Kate Creech
Lynn Gerson
John Glover
Kimberly Houston
Kathleen Hughes
George Kanuck
Charlotte McCaskill Wright
Cecily McMillan
Michael Sackheim
Gwyneth Saunders
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