The Gun & Tech Banquet
October 16, 2025
Act now! Prices go up after September and availability is limited for tickets and reserved tables.
A Fundraiser for Veteran Wellness
Marilyn Thoms Memorial Fund for Veteran Wellness
The Gun & Tech Banquet a community-driven fundraising event supporting the Marilyn Thoms Memorial Fund for Veteran Wellness, hosted by Giving Mac. This event raises funds to install immersive wellness systems—featuring stunning nature films—primarily in veterans’ facilities, creating calming and restorative environments that promote relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. By fostering peace and supporting mental health awareness, we aim to honor and uplift those who have bravely served our country. When funding allows, additional systems may also be donated to fire stations and police departments—extending the impact to other vital community spaces.
For Veterans
Health and Wellness
What and Why
An event built by the community, for the community.
About the Event
What's Going On
Get ready for an exciting evening at the Gun & Tech Banquet—a one-of-a-kind event combining great food, exciting prizes, and community connection. Guests will enjoy a full dinner, adult beverages, and the opportunity to socialize with friends, neighbors, and supporters of the Marilyn Thoms Memorial Fund for Veteran Wellness.
🌟 Date: October 16, 2025
🕛 Doors Open: 4:00 PM
🍺 Happy Hour: 4:00 PM – Free Beer - Cash Bar
🍽 Dinner Served: 6:00 PM
🎟 Raffle Starts: 6:00 PM
⏳ Event Ends: 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 wait at check-in
🎫 Event Tickets - On Sale Now
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!)
🍽 A delicious catered dinner
🎉 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!
On Sale
💰 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 wait at check-in — it’ll be ready and waiting for you! 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 MacBooks, iPads, Spartan Trail Cameras 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.
On Sale
🎟️ 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 - Ticket on sale now at MacMan, Marc-on Shooting, and from Dave Zien
These tickets are $100 and there are only 100 of them. 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! Sponsored by KBI Construction
🎯 Lucky Table Raffle – 8-Gun Table Raffle - cash only raffle
That’s right — eight guns will be awarded to one randomly drawn table number. If it’s your table, everyone seated wins big! Sponsored by Bauer Built Tire & Service
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.
