Join us for our 12th Annual Fundraising Gala - an unforgettable evening! We are eager to celebrate the numerous ways we’ve supported the crew and their families over the past year. The night will include thrilling ministry updates, uplifting stories from our team, and moving testimonies of God’s faithfulness. You will discover how partnering with Canaveral Port Ministry profoundly impacts both the crew and the port industry. We sincerely hope you can be part of this special event!

Carol Bluett, 2026 Gala Coordinator

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“Canaveral Port Ministry’s budget is $1.2 million for 2026, and your generosity is the engine that drives our mission. Through your table sponsorships and individual donations, you ensure that 120,000 seafarers annually find a vital “home away from home” when they visit our port.”

— Carol Bluett, 2026 Gala Coordinator

Gala Sponsorship Information

Click the button to view our Gala Sponsorship Guide. If you have any questions, please see Carol Bluett.

To become a Gala sponsor click the signup button below.

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Buy Gala Tickets

NOTE: This option is for those who are not sponsoring a table but would like to attend. You can pay in person, by mail or online. For full details on how to pay see our FAQ section below. To pay online click the button below.

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2026 Gala FAQ

• When is the gala?

  Thursday, March 5, 2026

• What time is the gala?

  The gala begins at 6pm. The doors open at 5:15pm.

• Where is the gala located?

  Space Coast Convention Center
  301 Tucker Lane
  Cocoa, FL 32926

• How much are tickets?

  $100 per person. If you sponsor a table you do not need to purchase a ticket.

• How do I purchase my ticket?

  Tickets can be purchased in 3 ways:
  
  1. In person at CPM (cash, check or debit/credit card)
  
  2. Check by mail
  Make check out to: Canaveral Port Ministry (memo line: 2026 Gala Sponsor)
  
  Mail to:
  Canaveral Port Ministry
  ATTN: Carol Bluett
  8907 N. Atlantic Avenue
  Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
  
  3. Online Payment - when you signup to become a sponsor you’ll have the option to pay online.

• What will my ticket include?

  Your ticket will include admission to the gala, dinner, updates from CPM staff about the ministry, silent auction, musical guest and opportunities to get involved at CPM.

• I have food allergies. How can I make those known?

  If you have a food allergy please let Carol Bluett know by sending her an email (see button at bottom of page). We will make sure that the cooks are aware so that they can offer alternative options.

• What is the dress code?

  The dress code is semi-formal.

Questions?

Email Carol Bluett, our Gala Coordinator