2026 Gun & Tech Banquet
A Fundraiser for Veteran Wellness
October 1st, 2026
What and Why
Join us for the 2nd Annual Gun & Tech Banquet, a special fundraising event dedicated to supporting Veteran wellness.
Enjoy an evening of community, great food, exciting raffles, and meaningful fundraising — all for a cause that makes a real difference. Proceeds from this event help support wellness-focused initiatives for Veterans, including efforts that bring comfort, calm, and healing through immersive environments and supportive programs.
Thanks to last year’s event, we were able to install atmosphere Systems in the VA Clinic in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. That support made a real impact, and this year our goal is to continue supporting Wisconsin’s VA facilities and the Veterans they serve.
This event is about coming together to honor those who have served while raising funds to improve the well-being of Veterans in our community. Whether you attend for the fellowship, the prizes, or the mission behind it all, your presence helps support an important cause.
Come be part of an evening that combines fun, generosity, and purpose. We look forward to seeing you there and making this year’s banquet even more impactful than the last.
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An event built by the community, for the community.
About the Event
What's Going On
Get ready for an exciting evening at the 2026 Gun & Tech Banquet—a one-of-a-kind event combining great food, exciting prizes, and community connection. Guests will enjoy catered food, adult beverages, and the opportunity to socialize with friends, neighbors, and supporters of the Marilyn Thoms Memorial Fund for Veteran Wellness.
🌟 Date: October 1st, 2026
🕛 Doors Open: 4:00 PM
🍺 Happy Hour: 4:00 PM – Free Beer - Cash Bar
🍽 Food Served: 6:00 PM - Menu Coming Soon
🎟 Raffle Starts: 6:00 PM
⏳ Event Ends: 9:30 - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Eau Claire Event District – 5775 20th Ave, Eau Claire, WI
Attendees will also have the chance to win a variety of incredible prizes—ranging from top-quality firearms and accessories to cutting-edge Apple technology and other sought-after tech gear. Whether you're a gun collector, shooter, hunter, a tech lover, or just enjoy a great raffle, there’s something for everyone.
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For Those Coming from Out of Town
If you’re traveling to the Gun & Tech Banquet from outside the area, we’ve made it simple to stay nearby. The Sleep Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels, located just 1.6 miles from the venue, is offering special rates for our guests. Reserve your room today and enjoy comfort, convenience, and exclusive savings.
Book via phone, use group code: Giving Mac, and book a room starting at $79 plus taxes.
Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center
5872 33rd Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
P: (715)874-2900
Tickets and Event Currency
Purchase your Tickets & Event Currency online before the banquet and skip the lines at the event
🎫 Event Tickets - On Sale Now
*Ticket Prices Increase September 15, 2026*
Grab a Table for 8 or snag a Single Ticket — Either way, you’re in for a great time!
‼️ Reserve your table or buy your tickets early before they sell out.
Your ticket includes:
🍻 Happy Hour access (yes, there’s free beer!)
🍽 Catered food
🎉 Entry to the Gun & Tech Banquet fun
🔫 One raffle entry per guest for the Reserved Table Gun Raffle or Single Shot Raffle — That’s right… one lucky winner at every reserved table goes home with a firearm!
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💰 Event Currency
Most of our raffles run on event currency, making participation in games and giveaways easy and fun.
Get Your Event Currency Early!
Purchase your currency online before the banquet and skip the lines at the event — your event currency will be ready and waiting for you at the currency counter! That means more time for Happy Hour, more chances to enter the raffles you want, and more fun all night long.
Use Event Currency for:
🪧 Gun Boards & Special Gun Raffles
Try your luck on the popular gun boards and enter exclusive special gun raffles throughout the night.
💻 Tech Prizes
We’re giving away Apple Products and other top-tier tech for guests who get in on the action. Sponsored by MacMan
🎁 Raffle Baskets & Surprise Giveaways
From curated baskets of goodies to mystery prizes, there’s something for everyone.
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🎟️ Specialty Raffles - More Chances to Win!
Beyond the standard raffles, the evening is packed with exciting bonus raffles you won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s up for grabs:
🔐 Mystery Gun Safe Raffle - More Info Coming Soon!
One lucky winner will take home a locked gun safe filled with three firearms — a rifle, shotgun, and handgun. What’s inside? You’ll have to win it to find out!
🎯 Lucky Table Raffle – 8-Gun Table Raffle
That’s right — eight guns will be awarded to one randomly drawn table number. If it’s your table, everyone seated wins big!
Who's Making It Happen
An event built by the community, for the community.
This is more than just a banquet — it’s a community-powered event with a mission.
Join us in honoring those who’ve served our country and communities by making this a night to remember and supporting a cause that will last for years.
Whether you become a sponsor, volunteer, attend the banquet, or simply spread the word — your support matters.
Click the links below to get involved — your generosity will be seen, felt, and appreciated.
Last Year's Success
2025 Gun & Tech Banquet
Thank You for Making our 2025 Banquet a Success!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 2025 Gun & Tech Banquet possible—our generous sponsors, event organizers, dedicated volunteers, and everyone who attended! Your support, enthusiasm, and community spirit made the night unforgettable. Together, we not only shared a meaningful evening but also made a lasting impact in support of veterans’ wellness. We’re truly grateful for your part in making a difference.
✓ $30,000+ Raised to Support Veterans’ Wellness in the Chippewa Valley
✓ Calming Atmosphere Systems Installed at the Chippewa Valley VA Clinic to Support Veterans by Reducing Stress and Anxiety
✓ 60 Firearms Raffled
✓ $65,000+ in Total Prizes Awarded
✓ 288 Attendees
✓ 192 Unique Winners
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