FR. DORTA-DUQUE, S.J. MEMORIAL TOMBOLA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been coming for years, here are answers to the questions we hear most about the Fr. Dorta-Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola. Held February 5–7, 2027, on the Belen Jesuit campus in Miami, Tombola brings our community together for a weekend of rides, food, music and fellowship, and all net proceeds support Belen’s Financial Assistance Program.
If you don’t see your question here, email tombola@belenjesuit.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| WHEN AND WHERE IS TOMBOLA 2027? |
| The Fr. Dorta-Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola will be held February 5–7, 2027, on the Belen Jesuit campus at 500 SW 127th Avenue in Miami. The festivities begin with the Culinary Extravaganza on Saturday, January 30, 2027. |
| IS THERE AN ADMISSION FEE? |
| General admission to Tombola is free. Rides, food and special events such as the Tombola Cellar and Arroz con Cosas require tickets, which you can buy online or at Tombola. |
| HOW DO RIDE TICKETS WORK? |
| Unlimited ride bracelets are $90 and are available only during pre-sale, beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2026. At Tombola, you can buy a one-day bracelet for $60 or individual ride tickets, starting at $2 each. |
| HOW CAN I BECOME A TOMBOLA SPONSOR? |
| Families, alumni and businesses can support Tombola by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorships directly support Belen’s Financial Assistance Program, helping more young men receive a Jesuit education. Sponsors are also recognized before thousands of guests from across the Belen community. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email tombola@belenjesuit.org. |
| WHERE DOES THE MONEY RAISED AT TOMBOLA GO? |
| All net proceeds support Belen’s Financial Assistance Program, helping more young men receive a Jesuit education and grow into men for others. |
| WHERE CAN I PARK? |
| Self-parking is available. Valet parking is also available for $20, with $40 VIP. Rideshare is strongly encouraged. |
| WILL MASS BE OFFERED DURING TOMBOLA WEEKEND? |
| Yes, Mass will be held at Our Lady of Belen Chapel on Sunday, February 7, 2027. Spanish Mass will be held at 5 p.m., followed by English Mass at 6:30 p.m. |
| WHO VOLUNTEERS FOR TOMBOLA? |
| Tombola is a true community effort. Parents work side by side with their sons at class booths, and each parent must register to work a shift with his or her son. Faculty and staff are on campus all weekend, and parent advisors work with parent delegates to ensure every shift is covered and every booth is decorated to match the Tombola theme. The Grandparents Club also hosts a booth every year offering exclusive merchandise for Belen grandparents. |
