Thank you for joining us!
Our September 22, 2026 event raised $33k+ to support our programming.

Thank you to our sponsors and the 14 teams who participated in our 2026 event. Please find the full word list and photos from the evening below.

Four Question Event Survey

Photography provided by Alejandro Flores of Timeless Classic.

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2026 Spelling Challenge Word List:

BEGINNER

Emboss

Secretary

Yucca

CHALLENGE

Abafando

Ambrosia

Decrescendo

Gobsmacked

Harlequin

Homophony

Quarantine

Remembrance

Soiree

ADVANCED

Clairvoyant

Conspicuously

Cylindrical

Indomitable

Juxtaposition

Leitmotif

Ossification

Prodigious

Querulous

Soliloquy

Synchronicity

Ubiquitous

Umbrage

Xenophobic

TIEBREAKER ROUND 1: Pococurantism

TIEBREAKER ROUND 2:
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

Event Sponsorship

Get involved as a sponsor with your company or community group! Interested in fundraising your sponsorship with your team? Let us know - it’s easy! info@forsythbackpackprogram.org

Group of six people standing in front of a large screen with a bee logo and the text 'Forsyth Backpack Bee Spelling to Fight Hunger.' Four individuals are holding awards, and there are yellow flowers on the table to the left.
A woman is writing on a whiteboard at a table during the Forsyth Backpack Program Spelling Bee Fundraiser, a potted yellow chrysanthemum flower nearby. The table has various items including drinks, and event signage.
A group of five women sitting at a round table during the Spelling Bee Fundraiser, smiling towards the camera, with plates of food, glasses, and a potted yellow flower in the center, in a busy room with other attendees in the background.
A woman with antenna headband sitting at a table with older men in a warmly lit event space, at the 2025 Spelling Bee Fundraiser with flowers and papers on the table.

Spelling Bee Q & A

How does it work?
Spelling Bee teams are made up of 4 individuals who collaborate together to spell the announced word. Teams write their answers on a whiteboard and present to the judges for a spellcheck.

What if my team misses a word?
Use a mulligan to stay in the game! Mulligans are included in sponsorship benefits, but all teams can purchase mulligans throughout the night. Mulligan prices increase between rounds.

Can I attend the event and support a team?
Yes! Purchase a general admission ticket, “Watcher Bee” and cheer on our team or purchase a mulligan to keep your favorite team in the game! Individual tickets go on sale July 1, 2026.

What does my ticket include?
Your ticket includes your support of Forsyth Backpack Program, entry, drink ticket and food.