Our Night to Shine in Cooke County

06/20/2026

Here are the photos from our 2026 event. Thanks to Jennifer Foreman Photography for capturing all these wonderful moments. You will need to enter an email to be able to view the photos. Images may not be altered or edited without her permission. The Stars and Stripes theme was a big hit, as was our special celebrity guests.

Photo collection by Jennifer Foreman Photography

06/19/2026

We hope everyone had a great time last night. Look for lots of photos being posted soon!

06/18/2026

ONE MORE SLEEP!
Don't forget Our Night to Shine in Cooke County is Thursday, June 18 at the Gainesville Civic Center. Our theme this year is "Stars and Stripes" and we have some very special stars joining us. For our special guests, here is what you need to know:
1. Registration is from 5:30-6:00 pm in the Civic Center lobby. After you register, go into the main room of the Civic Center and enjoy a hot dog, chips and drink.
2. Red-Carpet introductions will begin at 6 pm. Family and friends are encouraged to gather in the main room of the Civic Center to watch our guests walk down the red carpet with some very special escorts.
3. We will sing the national anthem after everyone is introduced, then the dance will start.
4. There will also be frozen sips from Happy's Sip and Dip and cotton candy.
5. The festivities will end at 9 pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday in Gainesville!

06/10/2026

The big night is just eight days away!
We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the 2026 Our Night to Shine in Cooke County, which will be held June 18 at the Gainesville Civic Center.
Wishes, Wonders and Kids
Tony's Seed and Feed
Damian and Deanna Hellman
Lindsay Knights of Columbus
Dieter Brothers BBQ
Zach and Jessica Bowman
David and Lou Ann Spaeth
Patsy Henry
Smiles by German Design
Faith and Grace
Jennifer Foreman Photography
Kevin Gann
Happy's Sip and Dip
Carrie Bitros
Jessica Pilcher
Hair It Is
Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics
Grand Central Liquor
Jody and Patricia Henry
Kathy Bauer
Lorie Sawyer
Karen Simpson

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06/01/2026

Just a reminder that if you are attending our event on June 18 and you want to make a FREE professional hair and makeup appointment, you need to email [email protected]. There are a limited number of appointments available.

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05/21/2026

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the 2026 Our Night to Shine in Cooke County, which will be held June 18 at the Gainesville Civic Center.
Wishes, Wonders and Kids
Tony's Seed and Feed
Damian and Deanna Hellman
Lindsay Knights of Columbus
Zach and Jessica Bowman
David and Lou Ann Spaeth
Patsy Henry
Smiles by German Design
Faith and Grace
Jennifer Foreman Photography
Kevin Gann
Happy's Sip and Dip
Carrie Bitros
Jessica Pilcher
Hair It Is
Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics
Grand Central Liquor
Jody and Patricia Henry

Send a message to learn more

05/19/2026

Any of our attendees from Cooke County who would like their hair and makeup done for free by Hair It Is on June 18 between 1-5 pm, please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment. Thank you to Hair It Is for providing this free service to our Cooke County attendees.

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04/25/2026

We are less than 2 months away from Our Night to Shine in Cooke County. It will be on Thursday, June 18 at the Gainesville Civic Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Red carpet entrances will begin at 6. This year's theme is Stars and Stripes and you won't believe what special guests we have joining us this year (Hint: think stars). You can RSVP by visiting https://www.ournighttoshine.com/