Our Signature Events
Three times a year, we come together to celebrate, give back, and raise the funds that power our mission.
The events that define our year
A year of giving
Fall Fashion Show
Our signature fundraiser, an elegant afternoon of fashion and philanthropy that's grown into a beloved Barrington tradition.
Hope Holiday
Our beloved holiday celebration, now a Valentine's/Sweetheart-themed evening out, bringing members, partners, and friends together for a festive night.
Spring Fundraiser
A themed party that reinvents itself each year, from a speakeasy to a pickleball social, keeping our giving goals on track and the community having fun.
A beloved tradition
The Fall Fashion Show
For nearly four decades, the BJWC Fall Fashion Show has been our marquee event, a glamorous, themed afternoon that unites the community in support of local nonprofits, scholarships, and families in need. The 1993 show was already the sixth annual, which places the first one in the late 1980s.
Each year brings a brand-new theme, from Hollywood glamour to Parisian chic. Take a look back at the themes that have graced our runway.
Through the years
Fashion Show themes
A festive tradition
Hope Holiday
Hope Holiday is our members' holiday celebration, a chance to step away from the business of the season and simply enjoy each other's company. Beginning this year, Hope moves to a Valentine's/Sweetheart theme in February, and for the first time, spouses and partners are invited to join the fun.
Our spring fundraiser
A Party with a Purpose
Each spring (and one memorable summer soiree), we throw a themed fundraiser that's as fun as it is meaningful. A look back at recent years:
(2nd annual)
A craft fair tradition
Cornucopia of Crafts
For several years the club ran a craft fair each November. In the weeks beforehand, members filled Barrington storefront windows with the work that would be for sale. We are still working through the archive to pin down every year.
