Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Gilbert Classical Academy

WinterFest 2026

Join us for a special WinterFest as we celebrate GCA’s 20th anniversary! Enjoy food, games, vendors, and a little holiday shopping at the auction to support our music programs. Our orchestra, band, and choir will perform throughout the day—listening to our student musicians is always one of my favorite parts! Between performances, grab a bite, catch up with friends, and check on your auction bids. The Uniform Closet will be open too. GCA is thriving after 20 years, and that’s worth celebrating! Bring the family, round up your GCA friends, and join us for a day of music, holiday fun, and Spartan spirit!

What to Expect

Come Spend the Day With Us!

Grab something to eat, play some games, check out the vendors, and cheer on our kids as they perform. Catch up with other GCA families and stop by the Uniform Closet while you're here!

Food & Games
Orchestra, Band & Choir Performances
Auction Supporting Our Music Programs
Vendors
Uniform Closet Open
Celebrating 20 Years of GCA

Performance Schedule

Music All Day Long

Performances take place during WinterFest, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Santa arrives at the end of the choir set, with Neely 6th graders joining!

11:30 a.m.Orchestra performances
12:30 p.m.Band performances
1:30 p.m.Choir performances — Santa at the end of the set, with Neely 6th graders joining

Auction

Donate an Auction Item

Have something you'd like to donate—or know a business that might want to help? Sporting event tickets, movie passes, gift cards, fun experiences, services, and gift baskets all make great auction items. Donations from families and businesses are welcome!

Bidding will stay open until the announced closing time, then we'll announce the winners!

Please submit your item donation and drop your item off at the GCA front office no later than Monday, November 23, 2026. Use the Donate an Auction Item form at the top of this page — drop-off details are on the donation page.

Class Baskets

Contribute to a Class Basket

Each class puts together a themed gift basket, and families can pledge items toward their class's basket. The finished baskets will be auctioned at WinterFest, with proceeds supporting GCA's music programs — orchestra, band, and choir. See this year's themes and pledge an item on our Class Basket page.

Vendors

Become a Vendor

Showcase your business or crafts at WinterFest! Outdoor 10x10-foot booths are available at Gilbert Classical Academy on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Applications are due no later than Monday, November 23, 2026 — vendor booth fees support the GCA PTO and help make community events like WinterFest possible.