This event is going to be FREE once again to the public. The biggest way we raise the money needed to support this event is through a raffle of unique items that are donated by supporters of the event. We thank each donor for their contribution and making this event possible!
Raffle Tickets will be sold at the Welcome Desk during the Hawken Classic. The winning tickets will be selected on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 5pm. You do not need to be present to win. (1 for $3; 4 for $10; 9 for $20; 25 for $50; 55 for $100)
Tickets can be purchased in advance by sending your check to Hawken Classic, 101 W Country Ln, Collinsville, IL 62234. Checks must arrive before May 10, 2024 to be entered into the drawing on May 18th.
Venmo: @Robert-Vogt-10
PayPal: @gemmermlgc
We are listing the items for this year’s raffle here as they arrive.
Item 1: This handmade pouch by Brad Dickinson includes a patch knife, brush and pick attached by chain, and a pillow ticking lining. Veg tanned leather was used and hand stitched and stained to look aged. Very sweet piece!
Item #2 and #3: These powder horns were also handmade and donated by Brad Dickinson. Leather straps added to each horn. Both are fine horns!
Item #4: A Deluxe Throwing Tomahawk donated by Greg Roberts and The Hawken Shop. (Value ~$100)
Item #5: A small neck knife and sheath by Paul Fennewald. The knife is 1080 high carbon steel with a deer bone-cherry handle, and veg tanned leather sheath.
Item #6: David Wright has donated one of his “Taking the Long Shot” prints to the raffle. He will be at the Hawken Classic to sign the winners print.
Item #7: Walter Fett had donated a patch knife that is one of his creations.
Item #8: Cathy Blacklock with Clear Creek Trading has donated a beaver fur to the raffle.
Item #9: The Gemmer Muzzle Loading Gun Club has donated this CD Collection of Hawken Horse music. You will be able to hear this music during the Hawken Classic
The ultimate Hawken Horse CD bundle. Get the Westward Water CD, Longhunter CD, Hawken Horse self-titled debut CD and the limited edition EP High Country CD along with a 4″ Hawken Rifle Decal. Only 70 available. This bundle SAVES $25 off face value.
This bundle includes fan favorite songs “Ol Ephraim” “Longhunter” “Pennsylvania Long” “Man of the Mountain Land” “Parts Unknown” and “Enterprising Young Men”
Here is a listing of individuals and companies that are financially supporting the Hawken Classic and have made it possible:
Rick Weber
Brad Dickinson
The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum
The Hawken Shop (Greg Roberts)
Art Ressel
Trail Creek Trade (Greg Grimes)
Bob Browner
Dean McKibben
Powderhorns and More (Gerry Messmer)
David Wright Art (David Wright)
Schuetzen Black Powder (Tambi Dudley)
Hawken Horse (Andrew Scott Wills)
Northridge Woodworking (David Johnson)
