Crate to Plate
Crate to Plate is one of the Thomasville History Center’s most important annual fundraisers, providing vital support for the programs, collections, historic buildings, and community experiences that help us preserve and share the history of Thomas County.
October 1, 2026
Red, White, & Blueberry
In a year marking both America’s 250th and Thomasville’s 200th anniversaries, Crate to Plate 2026 celebrates the people, places, and plates that define our community.
Join us for an evening of local flavor, live music, and fellowship on the Thomasville History Center grounds. Each crate serves two and includes a locally inspired meal, wine, special take-home additions, and a quality reusable crate/cooler.
Guests may pick up their crates to enjoy at home or stay for the evening. Open seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a cash bar will be available. Reserved tent seating and open bar access are available for sponsors.
Crates are now available for purchase. Advance orders are required, and quantities are limited.
2026 Crate to Plate Sponsors
Heritage Sponsor
Mrs. Mary Jo Beverly
Preservation Sponsor
Arcadia
Rosamond Davis
Performance Foodservice – Powell
Mr. & Mrs. Joe E. Beverly
Mr. & Mrs. R. Steve Kinsey
Alston & Philip Watt
Mr. Paul Woody
Mr. and Mrs. B. Scott Rich
Patron Sponsor
Anonymous
Ms. Ann McCrickard
Sarge & Son’s Lawn Care
Dr. & Mrs. C.L. Bragg
Dr. Annie Laurie McElroy & Mr. Bill Maddox
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Shorter
Brett Copeland & Douglas Johnson
Marsh McClennan LLC
Martha Stringer
Bill and Mary Davis
McCollum, Rawlings & Cauley LLC
Mr. Bruce Summer
Annie Jones LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Olson
Brian Szwarc M.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert LeGette
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Ponder
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Wood
Melissa & Gareth Leonard
Randy & Marilynn Rhea
Mr. & Mrs. Allen E. Lockerman
Fondren & Melissa Rigsby
It’s Not Too Late!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for Crate to Plate 2026: Red, White, & Blueberry. Your support helps make the Thomasville History Center’s largest annual fundraiser possible while providing meaningful visibility for your business, organization, or family.
Sponsors receive event benefits, public recognition, and reserved seating options while helping support the History Center’s programs, preservation efforts, historic buildings, collections, and educational outreach.
Available sponsorship levels include:
Title Sponsor — $7,500
Premier presenting sponsorship with top event recognition, leading logo or name placement, and first opportunity to renew as title sponsor in 2027. Includes all benefits of the Bicentennial Sponsor.
Bicentennial Sponsor — $5,000
5 crates, serving 10 guests; reserved covered VIP seating for 10 with open bar access; two bottled cocktails per crate; prominent recognition in print and digital materials; verbal recognition during the event; grouped social media recognition; opportunity to include an approved item or card in the event crates; and complimentary business membership.
Heritage Sponsor — $2,500
4 crates, serving 8 guests; reserved covered seating for 8 with open bar access; two bottled cocktails per crate; logo or name recognition in print and digital materials; verbal recognition during the event; grouped social media recognition; and opportunity to include an approved item or card in the event crates.
Preservation Sponsor — $1,000
2 crates, serving 4 guests; reserved covered seating for 4 with open bar access; two bottled cocktails per crate; logo or name recognition in print and digital materials; and grouped social media recognition.
Patron Sponsor — $500
1 crate, serving 2 guests; reserved covered seating for 2 with open bar access; two bottled cocktails in crate; logo or name recognition in print and digital materials; and grouped social media recognition.
Sponsorships may be tax-deductible, less the fair market value of food, beverages, and event benefits received.
For questions about sponsorships or event details, please contact the Thomasville History Center at (229) 226-7664.
Not ready to pay online today? Complete the form to pledge your sponsorship, reserve your spot, and let us know how you would prefer to complete payment.
Pledge Your Support Instead
Use the form to pledge your sponsorship and reserve your spot for Crate to Plate 2026: Red, White, & Blueberry.
Sponsors who submit their pledge or payment by Friday, August 14, 2026, will receive full recognition in printed and promotional materials. Sponsorships may continue to be accepted after that date as space and recognition deadlines allow.
A member of our staff will follow up to confirm your sponsorship details, payment preference, event benefits, and recognition information.