SPECIAL EVENTS

Support Junior Achievement’s economic education programs by participating in our fun and impactful fundraising events throughout the year.

Support Junior Achievement through one of our great events.

Junior Achievement’s economic education programs are supported largely by our special fundraising events throughout the year. These events are not only great fun, but also an exciting way to support JA! Stay tuned for announcements about our upcoming exciting events that help us make #EveryChildWorldReady!

Upcoming Junior Achievement Events

Bowlin’ on the River: JA’s 40th Annual Fall Bowl-A-Thon

Friday, October 24, 2025

Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes

1576 S White Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38117

Calling all financial professionals! Join us for our big milestone 40th year of Bowlin’ on the River, a fun Junior Achievement tradition in support of making Every Child, World Ready!

Registration begins on September 8.

For sponsorship opportunities, click HERE or contact Phil Dotson.

JA Stock Market Challenge 

presented by Wells Fargo and the Donnell Cobbins, Jr. Futures Trust

Thursday, November 13, 2025

JA Wang Experiential Learning Center

516 Tillman, Memphis, TN 38112

Want to experience the excitement of the trading floor just like students experience in our JA Take Stock in Your Future program?

Mark your calendars for our JA Stock Market Challenge on Thursday, November 13: a fun and friendly team competition of rapid-fire stock trading!

Be a part of this high energy event that supports the next generation of financial leaders!

For sponsorship opportunities or adult event registration, click HERE or contact Mary Kanowitz / event chair Scott Trammell.

JA Passport to Opportunity: Studio to Stadium 

Friday, February 20, 2026

Join us for a night of play the Junior Achievement way. This year’s event will be celebrating our JA Inspire career journey of Studio to Stadium, with interactive experiences from our region’s creative space leaders.

For sponsorship opportunities, click HERE or contact Mary Kanowitz.

Bowlin’ on the River: JA’s 40th Annual Spring Bowl-A-Thon

March 2026

Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes

1576 S White Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38117

Join us for our big milestone 40th year of Bowlin’ on the River, a fun Junior Achievement tradition in support of making Every Child, World Ready! During the spring festivities, we’ll be hosting our Divine 9 Unity Cup, a mini competition within the competition for D9 fraternities and sororities.

Registration will begin in early 2026.

For sponsorship opportunities, click HERE or contact Phil Dotson.