Veterans Day BBQ & Silent Auction

Veterans Day Fundraiser & Silent Auction

November 8, 2025 | 🕑 12:00PM-11:30 PM |📍 [500 VFW Rd. Austin TX]

This year’s Veterans Day theme is “Honoring All Who Served” — and we’re doing just that with an unforgettable public event full of gratitude, community, and support.

Join us as we raise funds to replace stolen air conditioning systems and help restore comfort for those who gave so much for us.

🎶 Live Music

🎤 Comedy Show

🎟️ Silent Auction & Raffles

🍔 Delicious Food (FREE for Veterans!)

🎁 Pop-up Giveaway- Essential home & pantry items

Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit — every dollar raised makes a difference!

💙 Let's come together to support our veterans and give back in a meaningful way.

More Details:

FOOD: BBQ will be smoked by the veterans and volunteers from IBEW Local 520 and is free for Veterans & Service Members, $10 for other guests.

FREE: We will also be giving away items throughout the day with prizes and through our Pop-up Pantry.

FUN: Come check out our silent auction - known to have some great deals for early holiday gift shopping, including local business goods, gift baskets, tickets to local entertainment and events. We also have free shuffleboard, Billiards and games all day!

**ALL ages event at the VFW. Comedy show is 18+ and requires a separate ticket (see agenda below).

Info: Serving beer, wine, mixed drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. Soda, Juice and mocktails.

Info: We are giving away pantry items, household essentials and other goods. This is a great way to boost your budget! Open to All. Donation accepted from anyone able to- this helps keep veteran programs going. **Items available until gone**

Info: Smoked Pulled Pork prepared and served by the veterans at IBEW Local 520. BBQ with sides included for only $10. Available Until 6 :30 pm or Until its Gone. All meals are provided FREE to Veterans and Active Military members.

Info: Yes, a TWO-piece YETI bundle (over $550 value) can be yours but only if you enter the raffle for your chance to win. Winner does NOT need to be present. To Buy tickets: Visit VFW POST 8787 for tickets $10 each or buy online through Nov 1 at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/veterans-day-2025-yeti-cooler-set-raffle Raffle is on Nov. 8, in person sales end just before the drawing.

Info: Get your holiday gift shopping done early. We have holiday gift baskets, car wash packages, kids items, tickets to sporting events and much morre! Last year we had some great deals go out the door, and we are gearing up to do the same. Auction closes at 6:30 PM, be sure you make time to see it all and add your bid. All proceeds benefit Veteran and Military services.

Info: There are some Veteran Comedians in the mix here! Doors open at 7 PM with DJ. Comedy starts at 8 PM. Veterans free with verification. All other tickets $10 presale / $12 at the door. To reserve your ticket and for more details visit link

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