BIG SKY AFTER DARK 🤎🤠inspired by the wide open spaces of Montana. What originally started out as a sprawling six zoned outdoor event became a three zoned indoor event to raise funds to support the amazing work of
@camp_aldersgate . True to their mission of adaptability, we had the best staff, event chairs, volunteers and vendors who pivoted to make this event seem to happen without a hitch - despite the deluge of rain.
This extra special camp provides children with special needs the opportunity to attend week long summer camp (with med staff nearby) and experience the joys of canoeing, fishing,zip lining - no matter their limitations. My goal is to give guests attending this event experiences throughout this evening that make them feel like a kid again. The top sponsors kicked off the night with a VIP (very important pioneers) party in camp’s heritage building. The main lodge hosted Activities for all which included line dancing instruction, a wine and bourbon pull, front row seats to see wild west performer
@looprawlins and hear the 90s country sound of
@neonmooners . When the rain subsided, guests moseyed outside to try their 8 seconds on the mechanical bull, enjoyed the bonfire or hung out in the infamous private homesteads.
The chuckwagon crew /
@heritagecateringar outdid themselves with a menu of bacon, pimento cheese bison burgers, grilled lamb chops, cedar planked salmon, veggie skewers, skillet corn, ranch potato bites. Dessert was served by roaming cowboys making fresh piped cannoli and root beer floats.
@southensippery kept the drinks flowing with Montana Mules and whiskey sours. Decor consisted of a collection of bandanas ( including a custom print) wildflowers, real tumbleweed (ouch!) and a mix of western inspired plaid and striped linens.
While it wasn’t the event I had planned in my head and on paper for two years, the pivot was a rip roaring success. 🤎
Vendors:
Planning / Design:
@liliasandolive /
@jobeth_mc
Venue:
@camp_aldersgate
Catering:
@heritagecateringar
Production:
@cae_lr
rentals:
@eventology_us
Graphic design:
@mv.designco
Bar:
@southernsippery @colonialwines @lost40beer 
