The Harvest Wave Kickoff Gala · October 9, 2026

Sponsor a table. Change a life.

An evening of dinner, live auction and Houston Merrill on stage — every seat funds the families Waves of Courage stands with. Tickets are sold by Waves of Courage; you check out on their site.

Tidal Force Event Sponsor

$5,000 per table of eight

Doors 7:00 PM · dinner, announcements and live auction · show at 9:00 · evening closes 11:00

    Bringing more than eight? Add Hope Champion seats to your table — $175 per seat, added to your order.
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    Secure checkout on wavesofcourage.org · Waves of Courage Inc., a registered 501(c)(3)

    Benefit Concert Tickets (9pm–11pm)
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    Final week

    Everything that's left.On sale now.

    Hope Champion seats, concert tickets and sponsored seats — all pulling from the same room.

    Event Sponsor Tables

    $1,500per table of eight

    Eight seats at your own table for the full evening — doors at 7:00, dinner, announcements and the live auction, then Houston Merrill live at 9:00. Drinks service, signed merch and sponsor-level perks for every table.

    • Eight seats, dinner service and the full evening from 7:00 PM
    • Tidal Force: dedicated drink server and unlimited drinks
    • Courage Builder: unlimited drinks · Wave Maker: ten drink tickets per seat
    • Signed Houston Merrill merch for every table, special merch at the higher levels (TBD)
    • Per-table raffle and sponsor-level perks for each seat
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    Reserve a table

    Want extra seats at a Tidal Force or Courage Builder table? Add Hope Champion seats at $175 each from the sponsor page.

    Hope Champion Event Sponsor

    $200two seats for $350

    One seat at a sponsor table for the full evening — doors at 7:00, dinner, program and live auction, then Houston Merrill live. Includes six drink tickets and sponsor-level perks for your seat.

    • Full evening from 7:00 PM
    • Dinner service and six drink tickets
    • Sponsor-level perks for your seat
    • Drink server, unlimited drinks, per-table raffle and table merch come with full table reservations
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    Reserve a seat

    Limit two per order. Adding seats to a Tidal Force or Courage Builder table? Do it from the sponsor page — $175 per seat.

    Honored Guest

    $60$50 each for 2 or more

    Houston Merrill live. Concert entry opens at 8:30 PM, the show starts at 9:00, and the evening closes at 11:00.

    • Concert entry from 8:30 PM
    • General admission to the show
    • 21+ wristband at ID check
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    Concert admission only — dinner and the live auction are for sponsor-table guests.

    Ripple Support Sponsor

    $25$20 each for 2 or more

    Student ticket to the live benefit concert. Concert entry opens at 8:30 PM, the show starts at 9:00, and the evening closes at 11:00.

    • Student IDs will be checked at the venue
    • Concert entry from 8:30 PM
    • General admission to the show
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    Buy student tickets

    Bring a current student ID for every Ripple Support ticket — they will be checked at the door.

    Change a Life Sponsor

    $60per sponsored ticket or table

    Gift a seat — or a whole table — to someone Waves of Courage serves. Every sponsored ticket is banked, tracked, and given before the event, with a red-carpet welcome and photo with a board member.

    • Pick any ticket level, up to a full sponsor table
    • Recipient chosen by Waves of Courage
    • You receive a written acknowledgment for your gift
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    Sponsor

    Sponsored tickets are gifts and are not eligible for multi-ticket discounts.

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    Questions, answered.

    What is the Harvest Wave Kickoff Gala?

    A benefit dinner, live auction and Houston Merrill live in concert on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 339 W 13490 S, Draper, Utah. It raises funds for Waves of Courage Inc., a Utah 501(c)(3) serving families facing terminal illness — and it is the first stop of Houston Merrill's tour.

    What is the schedule for the evening?

    Doors open at 7:00 PM for sponsor tables. Dinner, the program and the live auction run until about 9:00, when Houston Merrill takes the stage. There is a short intermission to close the live auction, and the evening wraps at 11:00 PM.

    What does a sponsor table include?

    Eight seats at your own table for the full evening, dinner service, signed Houston Merrill merch for the table and a per-table raffle. Tidal Force ($5,000) adds a dedicated drink server and unlimited drinks. Courage Builder ($2,500) includes unlimited drinks. Wave Maker ($1,500) includes ten drink tickets per seat.

    Where do I pay, and who receives the money?

    Checkout is on wavesofcourage.org. Waves of Courage Inc. is the seller of record, so ticket and table revenue goes directly to the foundation — not to Houston Merrill.

    Is a sponsor table tax-deductible?

    Waves of Courage Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3). The portion of your payment above the fair market value of the dinner and entertainment may be deductible; the written acknowledgment you receive from Waves of Courage will state that amount. Please consult your own tax advisor.

    Can I add extra seats to my table?

    Yes. Tidal Force and Courage Builder tables can add Hope Champion seats at $175 each from the sponsor page.

    Want the concert only?Tickets from $25.

    Honored Guest and student tickets for the 9 PM show, plus Change a Life sponsorships.

    Benefit concert tickets

    Houston Merrill live · October 9, 2026 · Draper, Utah