Fantasy Event

The 22nd Annual Fantasy Event "Polynesian Paradise" was a huge success on Saturday. April 17, 2010. 

 Mark your calendars now for APRIL 16, 2011 for the 23rd Annual Event.

Opportunities for sponsorship are varied, but all include a prominent listing on our posters and in our invitation that is mailed to thousands of civic minded people in the Alachua County area. The 1,500 people expected to attend will see your name featured on signage and in the event program.

If you would like to volunteer for the event click here.

View and download our Silent Auction Donation here for item(s) you would like to donate.

Tickets are available online or through the STOP! office.

2010 Fantasy Event photos will be posted soon.

The Fantasy Event is recognized as Gainesville’s premier fundraising event of the year! It is a spectacular party—a party with a purpose. The 2009 'A Sweet Magnolia Night' Fantasy Event was another success in raising funds for local pediatric cancer research. Thank you to all who attended.

Held every spring, The STOP!^® CHILDREN’S CANCER, INC. Fantasy Event transforms the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on the University of Florida campus into an incredible evening’s experience. With awesome decorations reflecting the current year’s theme, The Fantasy Event, black tie optional, features live music with dancing, Vegas style gaming, and delicious theme based food with open bar.

Partygoers have the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items, play casino games and have a professional photograph taken. One lucky person will win the evening’s grand prize—historically a piece of jewelry valued at over $10,000! Every year there is a performance by a local dance group and appearances by special celebrity guests.

Attending the Fantasy Event allows you to participate in a fun filled evening while contributing to pediatric cancer research. Plan to join your friends at a corporate table or purchase individual tickets for an evening you won’t soon forget!

Below are Fantasy event movies from

2010 "Polynesian Paradise and
2009 'A Sweet Magnolia Night' and from 2008 'Under the Tuscan Moon'.

Each are approximately 45 minutes in length and are in Windows Media Player format.

2010 - Polynesian Pardise
by Anstead Video Productions