✨Ignite the Night Auction Party — Ticket On Sale Through March 9! ✨
CLICK HERE to purchase your Auction Party Tickets
Step into the magic of the desert for Ignite the Night, MPAEF’s 2026 Auction Party at Hillview Middle School on March 21, 2026. Under glowing lights and a sky full of possibility, we’ll come together for a shared purpose that unites us all: ensuring our students receive an exceptional educational experience.
Bid on unforgettable parties and one-of-a-kind experiences, and enjoy signature cocktails and a dance floor that keeps the night glowing! This will be an evening of connection, celebration, and generosity — all in support of our local schools.
Ticket Pricing & Sales Dates: Tickets are $250 per peron and the last day to purchase tickets online is March 9, 2026.
Why purchase a ticket to this year’s MPAEF Auction? Your ticket will give you access to the live and silent auctions, allowing you to bid on an exclusive selection of items (sporting tickets, vacation homes, the hottest parties, and more!) — and you'll also enjoy an evening with friends from across our MPCSD community.
Looking for ideas for what to wear to Ignite the Night? Check out our Inspiration Board, and let your creativity shine—literally! Step into a world where festival freespiritedness meets desert chic. Think flowing dresses, layered outfits, fringe jackets, denim shorts, cowboy or combat boots, statement hats, headpieces, bold accessories, festival braids, hair & face glitter, and jewels.
✨Ignite the Night Auction Sponsorship Opportunities ✨
The MPAEF auction team has curated an exciting collection of event sponsorship opportunities for community members who want to help make this year’s auction a success. Sponsorships help underwrite some of the costs associated with executing this annual event for more than 275 guests, ensuring that even more funds are granted to MPCSD.
CLICK HERE to view the many sponsorship opportunities available for the MPAEF Spring 2026 Auction.
Questions about the auction wish list and event sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Emily Moberg Robinson at events@mpaef.org.
🎉Auction Items - Viewable Online Soon! 🎉
Thanks to all the generous donations of parties, tickets, vacation homes and so much more from our generous parent and business community! The MPAEF Auction Team is finalizing all the descriptions, ticket prices, etc. and looks forward to sharing the aucion items to view online very soon. If you have any questions about donated items/parties or auction items/donations, please email events@mpaef.org.
MPAEF Auction 2026 Rules & Guidelines: CLICK HERE
The document linked above is where you will find information on how to place a bid, winning bidder notifications, auction item sales terms, refunds, and how to pick up auction items you have won. Please take a moment to review before this year's auction.
Click here to go to the IRS website to read Rules on Tax Deduction of Charitable Auctions. In a nutshell, if you pay more than the fair market value of an item, the difference may be tax deductible. Few of our auction items end up being eligible for tax deduction.
