Join Us for an Evening of Community and Connection!

Support our Heroes while enjoying great food, music, and camaraderie at the Hives for Heroes fundraising dinner on January 8, 2027, at the Mellwood Art Center

✨ Event Highlights:

Enjoy Mission BBQ's selection of brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, mac & cheese, baked beans, and green beans
Live bluegrass music by Murphy Ridge
A live auction featuring an exclusive art piece by Fred Dunn!
Raffle and Silent Auction
Connect with fellow Hives for Heroes members and engage with our founder and our dedicated state leaders
Not a member? Come learn about who we are, what we do, and why we’re passionate about creating community for Veterans and First Responders in beekeeping

Reserve your spot now and join us in making a powerful impact in the lives of our Heroes!

🎟️ Tickets: $35 per person
📅 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
📍 Location: 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Raffle

If you wish to donate items for the raffle, please bring them with you to the dinner. Please donate items of $20 in value or greater.

Silent Auction

If you wish to donate to the silent auction, email Craig Midgett at craig.midgett@hivesforheroes.org. Include the name of the item, 2 to 3 pictures, and estimated value. Please submit items valued at $100 or more. Auction will open online on December 1, 2026 and close on January 8, 2027, during the dinner. Bring your items to the dinner for display before bidding ends. If you wish to donate but are not attending the dinner, contact Craig for shipping instructions.

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

Premier - $5,000	~~1 available~~ - no longer available Sponsorship of the Van Gogh ballroom at the Mellwood Art Center 1 banquet table for 8 guests Announcement and promotion as Premier Sponsor on website and social media, and prominently displayed on physical signage at the Hives for Heroes NAHBE booth and at the dinner
Platinum - $3,000	1 available Sponsorship of the bluegrass band, Murphy Ridge 4 dinner tickets at a reserved table Announcement and promotion as Platinum Sponsor on website and social media, and displayed on physical signage at the Hives for Heroes NAHBE booth and at the dinner
Gold - $2,000	3 available Catering and Drinks sponsor 2 dinner tickets at a reserved table Announcement and promotion as Gold Sponsor on website and social media, and displayed on physical signage at the Hives for Heroes NAHBE booth and at the dinner
Silver - $1,000	3 available Table for One, Raffle & Silent Auction, VIP/Special Guests table 2 dinner tickets at a reserved table Announcement and promotion as Silver Sponsor on website and social media, and displayed on physical signage at the Hives for Heroes NAHBE booth and at the dinner
Bronze - $500	8 available Sponsorship of 1 banquet table for 8 guests with preferred location along the dance floor Recognition of sponsorship on banquet table

Hives for Heroes is a 501c3 non-profit organization focusing on sustainability, conservation, and providing a healthy transition from service. Through our national network of beekeepers, we provide connection, purpose, and healthy relationships, through access, resources, and funding for Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders.

https://hivesforheroes.org

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