Annual Fundraiser

Rally for the Light

Join us August 29, 2026 for a day of community, remembrance, and hope — every dollar raised goes directly to families in crisis.

Rally for the Light 2026

August 29, 2026 • VFW Chief Tarhe Post 1380 • Lancaster, Ohio

A full day of community fundraising featuring a poker run & cruise, car/bike/truck show, live DJ, food & craft vendors, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, and a silent auction. All proceeds support Beyond The Shadows families.

Location

VFW Chief Tarhe Post 1380
1130 Sugar Grove Rd
Lancaster, Ohio

Poker Run

$20 buy-in per hand
Registration at Dairy Queen at 11:00 AM
7919 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE, Baltimore, Ohio
Staggered starts 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (last bike out)
$777 best-hand prize

Car / Bike / Truck Show

$20 registration at VFW from 11:30AM
Judging at 2:00 PM
Top-25 plaques • Class trophies
$250 People's Choice prize

Vendors & Activities

Food & craft vendors 1–5PM
Live DJ • 50/50 tickets
Raffle baskets
Silent Auction
Community & awareness booths

Day-of Schedule

11:30 AMCar/bike/truck show registration opens at VFW
11:00 AM – 1:30 PMPoker Run registration at Dairy Queen (7919 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE, Baltimore, Ohio) at 11:00 AM, staggered starts 11:30 AM–1:30 PM — last bike out at 1:30 PM
1PM – 5PMFood & craft vendors open, live DJ, 50/50, raffle baskets & silent auction
2:00 PMCar/bike/truck show judging begins at VFW
Late afternoonAwards ceremony — class trophies, Best of Show, People's Choice
Event Zone Sponsorships

Support a specific part of the event and put your name exactly where it matters most. Sponsorship deadline: August 15, 2026

Premier
Road Captain Sponsor
$500
  • Named title sponsor of the Poker Run & Cruise
  • Logo on all route signage & event banner
  • Dedicated social media spotlight
  • Name announced by DJ/MC at the event
Checkpoint Sponsor
$250
  • Logo/name at a designated poker run stop
  • Named on printed materials
  • Social media recognition
Fuel Stop Sponsor
$100
  • Name on printed route cards given to every rider/driver
  • Social media shoutout
Ride Supporter
$50
  • Name listed in the event program
  • Thank-you on social media
Premier
Best in Show Sponsor
$500
  • Named title sponsor of the Car Show
  • Logo on show banner & awards table
  • Dedicated social media spotlight
  • Recognized by DJ/MC during awards ceremony
Class Sponsor
$250
  • Name attached to a specific vehicle class award
  • Listed on printed materials
  • Name announced during awards ceremony
  • Social media recognition
Show Floor Sponsor
$100
  • Name on printed car show program
  • Social media shoutout
Display Supporter
$50
  • Name listed in the event program
  • Thank-you on social media
Premier
Marketplace Sponsor
$500
  • Named title sponsor of the vendor area
  • Logo on vendor signage & vendor map/directory
  • Dedicated social media spotlight
  • Name announced by DJ/MC at the event
Booth Row Sponsor
$250
  • Name featured on vendor area signage
  • Listed on printed materials
  • Social media recognition
Vendor Supporter
$100
  • Name in vendor directory/program
  • Social media shoutout
Community Backer
$50
  • Name listed in the event program
  • Thank-you on social media
Interested in Being a Vendor?

Leave your information below and we'll be in touch with booth details, availability, and pricing for the Rally for the Light 2026.

Vendor Interest Form

Rally for the Light • August 29, 2026 • VFW Chief Tarhe Post 1380, Lancaster, Ohio

Questions? Contact Shad at shad@beyondtheshadows.net

Thank you for your interest!
We'll be in touch soon with booth details for the Rally for the Light 2026.
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Rally for the Light • August 29, 2026 • VFW Chief Tarhe Post 1380, Lancaster, Ohio

We will contact you to schedule a pickup time. Questions? Contact Shad at shad@beyondtheshadows.net