2026 Oysters & Pearls Gala
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at The Ralston at the San Antonio Zoo for our annual Oysters & Pearls Scholarship Gala, proudly chaired by Chris (B.B.A. ’00) and Veronica (B.S. ’00) Martinez! It will be a fun evening of food, friends and entertainment while raising additional scholarship funds for the students of St. Mary’s University.
The St. Mary’s Alumni Association takes great pride in supporting higher education through its scholarship fund. This academic year, the Alumni Association will award more than $570,000 in scholarships and financial assistance to 100 students.
All proceeds raised during the event will benefit student scholarships, as well as University and alumni programs.
Schedule of Events
- 6 p.m. Cocktail Hour
- 7 p.m. Dinner
- 8 p.m. Live Auction
- 8:30 p.m. Entertainment: The Spazmatics
- 9:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes
- 11 p.m. Event Concludes
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON JULY 1, 2026
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 210-436-3324 or alumni@stmarytx.edu.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000- Two (2) Premier Tables of 10 at the event
- Premier recognition with logo on event program, event marketing materials, and table signage
- Premier signage displayed at the event entrance and main event area
- Two dedicated sponsor mentions on social media (one pre-event and one post-event)
- Recognition during the evening program
- Dedicated table service and upgraded cocktail and wine service
- Receive a commemorative plaque to display in office
- Receive twenty (20) one-day admission tickets to Fiesta Oyster Bake
Legacy Sponsor
$7,500- Two (2) premier tables of 10 at the event
- Recognition with logo on event program, event marketing materials, and table signage
- Signage displayed at the event entrance and main event area
- Two sponsor mentions on social media (one pre-event and one post-event)
- Recognition during the evening program
- Hosted upgraded cocktail and wine service
- Receive a commemorative plaque to display in office
- Receive twelve (12) one-day admission tickets to Fiesta Oyster Bake
Diamond Sponsor
$5,500- One (1) premier table of 10 at the event
- Recognition with logo on event program and table signage
- Signage displayed at the event entrance and main event area
- Two sponsor mentions on social media (one pre-event and one post-event)
- Hosted upgraded cocktail and wine service
- Receive a commemorative plaque to display in office
- Receive eight (8) one-day admission tickets to Fiesta Oyster Bake
Gold Sponsor
$3,500- One (1) premier table of 10 at the event
- Recognition with logo on event program and table signage
- Signage displayed at the event entrance and main event area
- One sponsor mention on social media
- Receive four (4) one-day admission tickets to Fiesta Oyster Bake
Sapphire Sponsor
$1,750- Four (4) admission tickets to the event
- Recognition with logo in event program
Rattler Sponsor
$1,000- Two (2) admission tickets to the event
- Recognition with logo in event program
2025 Oysters & Pearls Recap
