ABOUT ELLIEFEST:
We are excited to announce the 5th annual EllieFest golf tournament fundraiser and family fun day! Each year, The Sitzmann Family and DKTB host this event to honor the incredible life of their baby girl who tragically passed away from a viral infection when she was 12 days old in July 2019.

Since Ellie's passing, Eric & Holly Sitzmann, along with friends, family and community members have banded together to establish a nonprofit organization in memory of their daughter. Don't Kiss the Babies (DKTB) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization whose mission is to advocate, educate and support parents and families of newborns and young children in keeping them healthy and safe.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated directly to DKTB to help in creating and distributing "New Parent Awareness kits" in hospitals and clinics. When a family has a new baby, they will be given educational literature and other items to help raise awareness of the dangers of viral illnesses in newborn babies during the first few weeks of life. DKTB hopes to empower new parents to make informed decisions for their baby and provide support during unprecedented times.

REGISTRATION:
This year's EllieFest golf tournament will be held at Prairie Links Golf Course in Waverly, Iowa. The format will be a 4-person best shot and will include pin prizes. The cost of registration is $400 per 4-person team ($100/person). Each individual golf participant will receive:
- a meal
- golfer goody bag

Not a golfer? No problem! We're offering free non-golfer tickets as well if you just want to come and check out the silent auction, grab some new DKTB apparel from our merchandise table, partake in the 50/50 raffle, enjoy the live music or just relax and support a good cause. Kids are welcome and encouraged to come! We'll be offering a variety of kids activities, including some outdoor water fun! The “purchase” of a non-golfer ticket also includes a meal.

EllieFest 2023 t-shirts will be available for purchase or pick-up the day of the event through our online store with Iowa Sports Supply. The deadline to order and receive your shirt in time for the event is Sunday, July 2nd, 2023.

If you’d like to reserve a t-shirt to pick up on the day of the event, please reserve your size(s) in the comment section when you purchase your EllieFest tickets. (Our online store to purchase your own shirt and have it shipped to you will be available soon!)

Registration will CLOSE on Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

A more detailed outline of the day's events will be shared as we get closer to the event. Please get registered up to join us for a great day and spread the word to anyone you know who loves to golf or just support a good cause. Thank you!

EllieFest 2023

Annual golf fundraiser and family fun day

Team Members