The Hootenanny is this Thursday! Get Your Tickets Before It Sells Out. And look at all of these raffle prizes ($8700+)!
We already have 117 folks that were smart and got their tickets. If you haven’t, I wouldn’t wait much longer. This is one of the best parties of the year, and it usually sells out.
It all is going down at the gorgeous 2nd Floor of Midwest Coast Brewery (2137 W Walnut St) in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago this Thursday, April 16 from 630-930pm.
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What’s included in your $45 ticket?
- 2 beverage tickets (beer, NA, really anything on the brewery menu)
- Catered chili-mac and salad from Joey G’s Mac and Cheese (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available)
- 1 Raffle Ticket - we have over $8700 in prizes including a brand new Trek bike
- Live Bluegrass music compliments of Wild Scallions
- Some of the most welcoming and coolest crowds to party with
- ADA Accessible, kids free, dogs welcome
Huge Thanks to our Sponsors
The support of these orgs and companies goes such a long way in helping this event have the financial momentum we are looking for as we launch into our season.
Sponsor Level ($250)
Lendimi African Safaris
Ride Illinois
Patagonia
Supporter Level ($500)
SRAM
Advocate Level ($1000)
Wheel and Sprocket (they donated at $1600 Trek bike to the raffle too!)
Raffle Prizes
Major gratitude to all the bike shops, companies, and individuals that have donated so much to the raffle, over $8700 in raffle prizes and counting! At the event, we’ll have these bunched into prize baskets valued around $300-$350 each so there will be a total of about 20 raffle winners.
Raffle Grand Prizes
Wheel and Sprocket - Trek Checkpoint Gravel Bike - $1,600
Patagonia
• Black Hole Duffel 55L ($179)
• Refugio Daypack 30L ($135)
• Atom Sling 8L ($69)
• Recycled Market Tote ($49)
• Relaxed Trucker Hat ($39)
Total - $471
Raffle Prizes
Junior Ranger Panniers donated by Erica Sazo $335
Topeak- MTX Trunk Bag EXP Rack Trunk donated by Erica Sazo $120
Ortlieb Frame-Pack Toptube 4L donated by Erica Sazo $185
Total $305
State Bicycle Co. - Wedge Framebag donated by Erica Sazo $60
State Bicycle Co. - Top Tube Framebag donated by Erica Sazo $70
Topeak Pannier DryBag 15 L donated by Erica Sazo $90
Two Wheel Gear - Dayliner Small Handlebar Bag donated by Erica Sazo $80
Total $300
Dueter - Cabezon FB 4 donated by Erica Sazo $105
Dueter frame bag, variety small bags, two wheel gear clutch handle bar bag (misc items from last picture here donated by Erica Sazo $200
Total - $305
OFFBEAT 4-day bike rental $800
Vittoria Gift Card ($500 value), which includes: 1 pair of tires of their choice, 1 pair of Air-Liners of their choice, and 500 ml of sealant $500
Verdant Place Private U-Pick Flower Experience for 3 -
Spend the morning in our peaceful West Town flower farm located at 401 S Oakley. You and two friends will choose your favorite flowers, learn how to properly harvest and arrange a small centerpiece or bouquet to take home. BYOB, coffee or snacks for this 90-minute session led by farmer-florist Emily Rezetko. Valid for the 2026 flower season" - $200
Shedd Aquarium A package for 2 people to attend the Kayak for Conservation program $130
Total - $330
Viktor Nature bike photoshoot $200
Eric Bolden (Volunteer) 15 seedlings for the winner's garden! Give the winner's email address and name to Eric; he will contact the person to arrange pick-up. $50
Christy Webber Farm & Garden gift card $100
Total - $350
Robert's Westside Music Venue gift card $50
Cody's Public House in Lakeview gift card $100
Kone Ranger - Avondale Clothing Brand One button-down shirt ( $95), one hooded sweatshirt ( $111l - $206
Total - $336
BFF Bikes 2 almstthr bike bags - $141
BFF Bikes bike tune-up - $159
Ride with GPS premium subscription - $80
Total - $380
Arkel Signature D Commuting Waterproof Backpack donated by Erica Sazo $230
Velo Orange handle bar ($50), bottle cage ($25) and bell ($14) - $89
Total - $319
Mack's Bike & Goods (Evanston) tune-up ($140)
Chrome Bucket Hat, feedbag, holman top tube bag, holman pannier bag $205
Total - $345
Mack's Bike & Goods (Evanston) tune-up ($140)
Bike Lane Uprising 2 reflective cross-body bags, 1 reflective triangle/wedge bag, 3 stickers, 1 rainbow spoke reflector set, 1 silver reflective spoke reflector set $150.00
Morton Arboretum Guest passes for the Morton Arboretum + Arb swag bag. Note: passes can be used any time of the year, except for Illumination (the winter light show) - $50+
Total - $340+
Five Point Holistic Health Gift Certificate $125
Roscoe Village Cycles $115 tune-up and a t-shirt $135
Ride with GPS premium subscriptions ($80)
Total - $340
Pizza Lobo gift card valid at either Pizza Lobo locations. Does not expire. $100
Transit Tees "Framed Bike Schematic Print ($30), Two ""Bike"" Design Belt Bags ($9 ea), Ten ""I Bike Chi"" stickers ($2 ea) - $50
Avondale Bowl an hour of bowling and shoe rental for up to six guests $90
Total - $240
Po Campo Chelsea Trunk Bag (black) please include their logo on one of the social media raffle posts $65.00
Electra Gnome Lifestyle Lux Bike Helmet, size S, 19"-21" donated by Chris Z $55
Jimmybar 6 boxes of Jimmy Bars & 1 Water Bottle & 12 tshirts (large) $150
Ride with GPS premium subscriptions ($80)
Total - $350
Polygon Bags $150 gift card for a custom made bag by OOFD rider Marcus Wang - marcus.wang@gmail.com $150
Fire and Clay book by Will Quam donated by Brick of Chicago $27
Brick of Chicago - two tickets to a walking tour - $70
Stivers Coffee (black owned roastery in Chicago) - collection of coffee beans $?
LaLonde Family MI Maple Syrup in progress; includes 1 quart maple syrup $26
Travel Stories for My Home book by Glenn Schneider $7
Jimmybar 6 boxes of Jimmy Bars & 1 Water Bottle & 12 tshirts (large) $150
Total - $360+
Specialized Specialized Baseball Hat ($14), Almsthre top tube bag ($58), Almsthre frame bag ($78), Skratch Hydration 15.5oz ($24) $174
Velo Orange handle bar ($50), bottle cage ($25) and bell ($14) - $89
Ahimsa Yoga giftcard for 2 weeks of yoga - $65
West Loop Spine & Stability We would be happy to donate a complimentary Exam and Chiropractic or Physical therapy treatment for the event. We have a physical card that we can give, what is the best way to get this to you. Value - ?
Total - $328+
Pedal to the People - Wald Basket ($30), Swift Industries Sugarloaf Basket Bag ($180), Swift Industries Olliepack Seat Bag ($130)
Total - $340
Ok. If that doesn't get you hyped, I'm not sure what will. At the event, we’ll be selling raffle tickets 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. We’ll have lots of merch for sale including our brand new T-shirts! We will also have the opportunity for you to donate directly to OOFD during the short programming piece of the event.
Please help spread the word and get your ticket if you haven’t already.
If you are not able to attend, you can still help us reach our Hootenanny fundraising goal by donating here.
If you have any questions, don’t ask them! We’re busy as heck getting ready:) JK, if you really have a question, feel free to reply to this email. Also, this Hootenanny webpage has a good breakdown of what to expect including an FAQ.
Finally, I got to close with a huge shoutout to our Special Projects Intern, Ashley Huerta, as well as the Vice President of our Board, Ashley Lyons, who have been absolute forces of nature in putting this event together. Gonna be the best Hoot yet! We can't wait to party down with y'all this Thursday.
Much love,
Glenn and the whole OOFD crew
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