The Fallen Outdoors Team Illinois 2nd Annual Banquet

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Banquet: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Doors: 4:00 pm 

Join us for a night of fun as the Illinois chapter for The Fallen Outdoors hosts their 2nd Annual Illinois Banquet. The Fallen Outdoors is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help Veterans and Service Members combat PTSD triggers and reduce suicides through outdoor therapeutic adventures.

This year's banquet will set the stage for the 2025 outdoor season of hunting. fishing and outdoor-related hobbies: Raising funds for upcoming events such as Operation Rally Point, Veterans 12-day Deer Camp, Touch of Nature Archery hunt, Veteran and Spouse Retreats, and outdoor gear to help Veterans enjoy their newfound hobbies. 

All funds over $500 spent the night of the banquet are 100% tax-deductible. Upon request: a tax receipt can be provided for purchased items over $500. The Raffles this year will consist of hunting, fishing, and lifestyle goods.

This event will feature an amazing catered dinner by Mission BBQ, as well as a full bar for our guests to enjoy beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Tickets: 

  • Individual Ticket: $25
    Includes admission for 1 to the banquet and dinner.
  • Couple's Ticket: $35
    Includes admission for 2 to the banquet and dinner.
  • Group Table: $200 
    Includes admission for 8 to the banquet and dinner. 
  • Youth Ticket (ages 12-17): $15
    Includes entry for youth ages 12-17, dinner, and one ticket for a youth prize.
    To RSVP, add an Individual Ticket to your cart, and select your discount. 
  • Children 11 and under: FREE

Corporate Tables: 

  • Supporter Table: $500
    Includes 8 meal tickets, 4 raffle packets, and a 55-quart Dometic cooler.
  • Sponsor Gold Table: $1000
    Includes 1 table Gun per table + 8 meal tickets +3 raffle packages + an honorable mention in the program + a verbal Thank You at the banquet & sponsor decals 
    You must be present at the banquet to claim the table gun.

Donation Tickets: 

Pay for a veteran to attend this banquet! Purchase a Donation Ticket under your name, and the Fallen Outdoors team will contact a lucky veteran to attend. 

To notify us of your donation, please email [email protected] 

NOTE: Donation Tickets are given away at the discretion of Fallen Outdoors. If you plan to attend the banquet yourself, you must purchase a ticket. 

Raffle Opportunities:

Guided Hunting and Fishing Trips
Archery Products
12 + Firearms
Gift Cards
Decoys
Hunting Equipment
Outdoor Equipment
Clothing
Duck & Goose Calls
Deer Grunt Calls
And everything in between! 

All Sponsorship Tables are while supplies last.

Tickets non-refundable. 
Ticket sales close at 5 pm on March 9th, 2025, CST.

The Fallen Outdoors Team Illinois 2nd Annual Banquet

Date / time Sat, March 15, 2025 Buy Tickets

Venue info VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL, 62704
(217) 546-9515 Visit Venue

Tickets go on sale December 1st, 2024 at 9:00am PST