Melonfest 2005 Emcee, Jim "Snowman" Snow and Deb Leone, The Melonhead Foundation's President and Founder.

Veronica Leone, daughter to Deb Leone, smiles while manning the registration table at Melonfest 2005.

Melonfest's talented composer and pianist, Gary Russell Bass, returns again this year and stands here with Melonfest 2005 Co-chair, Joy Beard (left) and Founder and President of The Melonhead Foundation, Deb Leone (right).

This table full of silent auction items was awarded throughout the evening to lucky Melonfest guests.

These one-of-a-kin hand-painted works of art were available for the bidding during the silent auction.

At the end of the evening, Melonfest bidders were awarded with their silent auction prizes: beautiful paintings, hand-crafted apparel, tickets to sporting events, spa packages and more.

Melonfest attendees were lucky to have such unique items available for the bidding such as this very unique painting, along with gift baskets, and much more.

Rhonda Marinakis and mother smile for the camera while they man their table full of hand-crafted jewelry. Artists who offered their creations at Melonfest 2005 donated 50% of all sales to Melonhead.

New to Melonfest this year was Aggie Ganz and her fragrant and beautiful Mia Bella soy candles.

Melonfest sponsor and artist, Lisa Liddy, of The Printed Page, showcases her hand-crafted jewelry collection "Joolz by Lisa".

Keelin DePas (center) and mother Brenda prepare their display of Keelin's "Juicy Jewels" during Melonfest 2005 along with help from Keelin's friend, William.

Steve Bruno, a regular Melonfest artist, returns again this year with a gorgeous collection of his inspiring photography.

Artist Zack Jones and friend, smile among his collection of nostalgic oil work offered during Melonfest 2005.

We were blessed to once again have beautiful piano compositions by Gary Russell Bass accompany the evening's shopping and dining experience.

Sophia Combs (at left), Melonfest artist chairperson, smiles with Melonfest artist Mom, Mary Gyger (center), who sold her hand-stamped greeting cards during the evening with help from her husband.

Regular Melonfest artisan, Barbara Winter showcases her Earth 'N' Wares hand-thrown pottery collection at Melonfest 2005. All artists donated 50% of their sales to Melonhead.

Pandora's Box in Chandler appeared for the first time this year at Melonfest. Dr. Anne Wellman (foreground) offered guests her insight through intuitive readings while Holly McRoy (back) offered guests aura photography and readings.

Holly McRoy, of Pandora's Box waits to photograph the aura of another Melonfest guest.

Joemarie Gurnow, sister to Deb Leone, is pictured here providing another Melonfest attendee with a tarot reading and her intuitive insight.

Long-time friend and Melonfest graphics chair and tonight's photographer, Wendy Killeen, stops for a moment to have her picture taken.

Robynne Hughes, mother to Melonhead patient Jacob, sells her jewelry creations at Melonfest with the help of an assistant.

Janet Baldus smiles among her "Angel Cues" tables at Melonfest 2005.

Our gracious host, Oakwood, offered us helpful, friendly servers like this gentleman, who enjoyed our event as much as we did.

Our youngest volunteer, Philip Gough-Stone VI, son to cashier and Melonhead supporter, Gretchen McDowell, is pictured here with volunteer, Jo-Anne Watkins, also a long-time Melonhead supporter.

A table full of happy guests at Melonfest 2005 conversing and enjoying the evening.

This table full of Melonfest guests enjoyed dining, shopping and entertainment during this year's festivities.

The "fem 4"? These four ladies are definitely having a great time at Melonfest 2005.

The photographer catches guests snapping photos of themselves at Melonfest 2005 at this table which includes Angel Sponsor, Evelyn Kodman of AVPS (center).

A Melonfest guest (standing, left) enjoys some laughter with comedian for the evening, "Dr. Nancy" (center) and artist, Janet Baldus (standing, right).

Melonfest Co-chair, Joy Beard, checks her list, while Emcee, Jim Snow, enjoys a glass of wine before making his next announcement.

Lisa J. VonBargen, owner of Beyond Implementation and Glenn Kukak, owner of The Bike Emporium enjoy the evening.

Another table of Melonfest guests captured during Melonfest 2005.

And the feast begins... guests make their dining choices at the buffet tables in the Oakwood ballroom. Pictured at left are Melonfest sponsor Lisa Liddy and daughter.

Susan Donovan dances with Miss Pepper Mills of the Rainbow Girls who returned this year for their second appearance at Melonfest.

Deb Leone takes the stage with Rainbow Girls Manna Nuff and Pepper Mills dressed in Hooters-like apparel, and dances to "Car Wash" to commemmorate this summer's car washes, sponsored by Hooters.

Susan Donovan gives the "bump" to Rainbow Girl Pepper Mills while Susan Ballman claps her hands and joins them in a spirited performance on stage.

Rainbow Girl, Manna Nuff, leads the Melonfest audience in a performance of "Car Wash" dressed in Hooters apparel. The song and costume both pay tribute to the hard work and fundraising activities at this summer's many car washes hosted by Hooters that raised funds as well as awareness of The Melonhead Foundation.

Miss Pepper Mills performs Barbra Streisand's "Don't Rain on My Parade" complete with matching umbrella.

With leg raised and umbrella opened, Miss Pepper Mills dazzles the crowd with her Streisand-esque performance of "Don't Rain on My Parade"

Miss Pepper Mills ends her crowd-pleasing performance with arms in the air.

Rainbow Girl, Manna Nuff, brings down the house with a performance of Gloria Estefan's "Conga" while preparing to lead a line of Melonfest-ers around the Oakwood ballroom.

Nearly half the guests in attendance at Melonfest will soon be snaking around the room in a conga line with Manna Nuff to Gloria Estefan's "Conga".

The conga line has begun with Susan Ballman as the tail for now with the procession soon to grow much larger and wrap around the room.

Susan Donovan captures the winding, dancing line of Melonfest attendees with Rainbow Girl Manna Nuff leading the procession.

Miss Manna Nuff leads the conga line around the ballroom at Melonfest 2005 to Gloria Estefan's "Conga" with many of the evening's attendees following behind.

Rainbow Girl, Pepper Mills, shakes and shimmies to the familiar "Smoky Joe's Cafe" tune "Woman".

Pepper Mills, dressed in retro garb, entertains the Melonfest crowd to "Woman" while bringing Emcee, Jim Snow, into her performance.

Rainbow Girl, Miss Pepper Mills, closes out her showstopping performance of "Woman" during Melonfest 2005.

Dolly Parton? No, it's Manna Nuff performing "Nine to Five" while the Melonfest audience claps along.

Rainbow Girls Manna Nuff and Pepper Mills take the stage together for their final performance at Melonfest 2005.

Melonhead Founder and President, Deb Leone, holds the raffle basket of names while volunteer, Philip Gough-Stone VI, draws the winners and Jo-Anne Watkins waits to present them with their prizes.

Raffle drawings are always fun! Philip prepares to draw another name for Emcee, Jim Snow to announce while basket-holding Deb smiles and looks on.

A raffle winner is presented with their prize by Jo-Anne Watkins, while Deb and Philip ready for the next name to be announced.

Volunteer, Jo-Anne Watkins and Melonfest Co-Chair, Joy Beard, celebrate the evening's success with a hug.

Comedian, Dr. Nancy Yeamans entertains the audience with her comedy.

Melonfest comedian, Dr. Nancy, holds the bag which contains the answers audience members gave her to the behind-the-scenes questions she asked in preparation for her performance.

Rainbow Girls Manna Nuff and Pepper Mills join Dr. Nancy on stage as the audience erupts in laughter.

A Melonfest guest captures the excitement while the photographer captures her.

Deb Leone presents Lisa Von Bargen with the item for which she had the highest bid during the Melonfest silent auction.

Faithful long-time volunteer, Beth Tripp, shares a conversation with comedian, Dr. Nancy Yeamans.

A smiling Cam Wallert (left) hugs partner, Ric Leone (right), brother to Melonhead Founder and President, Deb Leone.

Rainbow Girls Manna Nuff and Miss Pepper Mills flank Veronica Leone and Deb Leone at Melonfest 2005.

The Rainbow Girls revealed! Melonfest Entertainment Chairpersons and Melonhead board members, Michael Shuey, and Mike Wittreich, don baseball caps after their show-stopping performances during Melonfest 2005.