Benefit Events

Benefit Events during SummerFest

	Winery Dinner Thursday, June 14 – 5:00pm An elegant evening of fine food, wine and music at Sierra Starr Winery. Read more…
	Bridge, Lunch, and Tunes (plus other games!) Monday, June 25 – 10:00am The MIM Alliance brings you a fun and elegant day of games, music, food, and great people. Read more…
	Great Giveaway Raffle Alongside the SummerFest outdoor concerts The Great Giveaway Raffle awards cash prizes to the winners. This event directly supports MIM Education Programs.

Late Summer/Fall Benefit Events

Swing Along Golf Tournament July 29 In July, golfers get into action at the Swing Along Golf Tournament. The tournament includes 18 holes of golf, a ball drop and a hole-in-one competition. This event takes place at the Lake Wildwood Golf Course. Following the golf activities is an awards banquet and raffle. Read more and download a player registration form…

Beer & Wine Pavilion, Nevada County Fair

August 8-12

MIMA volunteers staff the Beer and Wine Pavilion each day with multiple shifts per day. This is always a popular spot for fair visitors. Volunteers sell tickets and serve beer and wine for attendees.

Sierra Brewfest

August 25

Following the fair is the Sierra Brewfest on August 25th. Over 40 brewers pour their own micro-brewed beers at this event. The beer is accompanied by delicious food and killer music. Volunteers take tickets, give out glasses and assist the vendors. They also sell raffle tickets for cash prizes for the Great Giveaway #2.

Designs for Living Home Tour

October 6 & 7

Our final fundraising event, and one that requires hundreds of volunteers, is the Designs for Living Home Tour. This Nevada County event will feature six to eight unique and interesting homes. Lunch and a wine bar are available along the tour. Volunteers are docents, serve food and wine, cashier and direct traffic.