You are invited to attend The Shea Center’s 47th Annual BBQ and Family Faire, presented by The Klein Family, on September 27, 2025, from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Voted “Best Annual Event” by The Capistrano Dispatch People’s Choice Horseshoe Awards, this family-friendly event supports our mission and helps provide financial aid for our clients. Western attire is encouraged. Purchase your tickets & sponsorships now at SheaCenter.org/bbq
- See The Shea Center transformed
~ Arenas are turned into a carnival, dining areas, and a Sponsor Saloon - Watch our clients in horseback riding demonstrations
~ Client demos start around 6 p.m. - Classic carnival games for the whole family
- Meet furry friends at the petting zoo
- Meet our horses during a barn tour
- Decorate and brand a hat at the custom hat booth (20% of proceeds will be donated to The Shea Center)
- Appetizers and drinks in our Sponsor Saloon for sponsors and premium ticket holders- generously provided by Nick’s Restaurants
- Savor a delicious BBQ dinner provided by TGIS Catering
- Enjoy a featured client story
- Watch the always exciting Rider Parade of Stars
- Support Fosheim Fund-a-Need
- Learn how to line dance
- Have fun bidding on exciting live auction items
~ The silent auction is open throughout the week of September 20 until noon on September 29 - Selfie Spots for photo opportunities throughout the property
- Dancing to live music from our BBQ House Band, Swingshift
- Other fun experiences woven throughout the evening
*Additional costs apply for carnival games, petting zoo, custom hat booth, bar purchases (for General Admission guests), auction items, opportunity drawings, and donations.
- On-site at The Shea Center, located at 26284 Oso Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, an ADA-compliant facility. Shuttle bus service from the off-site parking lots to The Shea Center will be available.
~ Event parking is available at J Serra Catholic High School for general admission, platinum and gold sponsors, premium ticket holders, and their guests.
~ Enter from Junipero Serra Rd, 26351 Junipero Serra Rd, San Juan Capistrano.
~ Parking for Presenting, Event, and Diamond Sponsors is at Fairmont Schools, 26333 Oso Rd, San Juan Capistrano
~ Accessible parking for guests with disability placards or plates is located in the Volunteer Lot on Oso Road, just past The Shea Center.
- Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code: Casual, western attire is encouraged. Once the sun goes down, it will be cool in the evening; layers are advised. Please note that closed-toed shoes are required for barn tours.
ASL interpreters will be present for the demonstrations and evening programs.
This event generates approximately 20% of our annual operating budget, providing essential funding for client financial aid and the general resources necessary to sustain our programs and services.
Guests will be invited to donate to Fosheim Fund-a-Need.
- Fosheim Fund-a-Need (established in 2007) helps fund client financial aid, horse care, and priority programs such as our military programs.
- The fund is named in honor of Penny and Jon Fosheim, whose more than 35-year commitment to our mission is deeply appreciated.
- Online: SheaCenter.org/BBQ (tickets must be purchased online in advance; no tickets are available on the event day or at the venue.)
- Ticket Prices (includes entrance to the BBQ and buffet dinner):
~ Individual ticket: $75
~ Children (3-13, under 3 is free): $50
~ Senior (65+), a person with a disability, military, first responders: $60
~ Family pack: $225 (2 adults and 2 children)
Please visit SheaCenter.org/BBQ to purchase sponsorships and premium tickets. Sponsorships can also be purchased by contacting Sonya Violette at (949) 240-8441 x130 or sviolette@sheacenter.org
Event attendance is not required to participate in the online silent auction!
- Register now for our week-long online silent auction
- Bid on items from September 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. until September 29, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
~ Anyone can bid on auction items during the week.
~ You will receive text notifications on the status of your bids.
Do you have an item to donate to our silent auction? We appreciate your support! Please contact Katie Gargano at kgargano@sheacenter.org