Water Ball 2026

The Ripple Effect

One Action. Infinite Impact.

Monday, August 17, 2026 | 7 Vines Vineyard | Dellwood, Minnesota

Nineteen years ago, one classroom decided to take action.

Today, nearly 1,000,000 young changemakers have joined the ripple, helping fund more than 1,340 school-based water, sanitation, and hygiene projects around the world.

This August, we invite you to celebrate what happens when young people are empowered to lead.

Water Ball is H2O for Life's signature annual celebration, bringing together community leaders, educators, corporate partners, philanthropists, and student changemakers for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and impact. As we approach our 20th anniversary, we'll reflect on an extraordinary journey while looking ahead to the next million young people who will help create a more equitable world.

Join us at the beautiful 7 Vines Vineyard for an evening that celebrates possibility, partnership, and the power of one action to create infinite impact.

Your Evening Includes

💧 Inspiring stories from student changemakers

💧 Conversations with global partners

💧 Wine pull and signature raffle experiences

💧 Curated live and silent auctions

💧 Catering by Donatelli's

💧 A celebration of the community helping inspire the next generation of leaders

Join the Ripple

Every ticket helps H2O for Life continue engaging young people through education, service-learning, and global partnerships that expand access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

When young people discover that their actions matter, the ripple extends far beyond a single classroom.

Together, we'll celebrate what's possible—and help create the next ripple.

Reserve your seat today.