The Festival of Hearts, Friendship Center’s premier annual fundraiser now in its 25th year, celebrates caregivers and raises funds for low-income seniors living with dementia to enjoy our specialized programs that uniquely provide social, physical and cognitive engagement.

Since the first Festival of Hearts in 2000, the heart and soul of the event has been the heart-art sold at silent auction, and created by local artists and celebrities, including Jeff Bridges, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Askew and Rod Lathim. Provided with a blank three-dimensional papier-mâché heart, the imaginative “heart-ists” paint, sculpt, and decorate in various ways to create their unique works.

The 25th Festival of Hearts, slated for Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort will include musical entertainment, a silent auction, a live auction,

and a short program featuring captivating speakers.

(below) Featured event speaker:

WWII Veteran and beloved Friendship Center member of 5+ years, “Sir” Robert Antonini.

• Reserved table, tickets and complimentary valet parking for 10 guests
• Onstage recognition and opportunity to speak at event
• Prominent display & recognition before, during and after the event

Captain of Care – $5,000

• Tickets and complimentary valet parking for 5 guests
• Onstage recognition
• Featured display & recognition before, during and after the event

First Mate – $2,500

• Tickets and complimentary valet parking for 4 guests
• Featured display & recognition in event media before and after event

Second Mate – $1,500

• Tickets and complimentary valet parking for 3 guests
• Featured display & recognition in event media before and after event

Watchstander – $1,000

• Tickets and complimentary valet parking for 2 guests
• Featured display & recognition in event media before and after event

Anchor of Kindness – You Choose!

• Any level of sponsorship welcomed. $500-$999 includes 1 ticket.

Individual tickets are available for $175

THANK YOU to our Nautically Noble Sponsors!

Thomas & Nancy Crawford

Sintija Kemezys Felder

CenCal Health

William & Jocelyne Meeker

Katina Zaninovich

Castle Wealth Planning

Dr. David & Patty Medina

Montecito Village Travel

NS CERAMIC, Inc.

Mark and Nicole Romasanta

Vista del Monte Retirement Community

Sue Adams & Karolyn Hanna

Valerie Anewalt

Heidi & Rick Holly

Ken & Francie Jewesson

Path Forward