Youthentity Annual Pig Roast
Save the date: July 31, 2027
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Youthentity's annual Pig Roast Fundraiser is a critical component in facilitating our youth programs to students throughout Colorado’s Western Slope, accounting for 25% of our annual operating budget.
Ways To Participate
Purchase event tickets
Purchase your ticket to join us for a fantastic evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a pig roast feast, guest speakers, student speakers, and a live auction and paddle raise, all in support of Youthentity's mission to empower young people in our community.
Event Sponsorship
Sponsorships are a meaningful way to invest in the next generation through your business, family foundation, or as an individual. As a sponsor, you're directly supporting youth build successful futures through financial education and career readiness.
All sponsorships include recognition across Pig Roast promotions, social media, newsletters, website, and online silent auction, with benefits growing at each level. Sponsorship packages range from $2,500 to $25,000.
Bid in the online auction
The Pig Roast Fundraiser’s online silent auction offers supporters the chance to bid on a wide variety of items and experiences, including travel, dining, wine, and local services, all while helping fund the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.
Live Auction Offerings
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Treat yourself and five (5) friends to a five-star culinary experience with Chef Matt Maier. Chef Matt, who has cooked for celebrities and world leaders, creates a tailored three course tasting menu plus hors d’oeuvres for six people, prepared and served in your own home.
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Transform your kitchen into a culinary classroom. You and five friends will be part of an exclusive, personalized cooking class in the comfort of your own home. Learn the art of pasta, pastries, bread or collaborate to make the meal of your dreams.
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Enjoy a hands-on Sardinian pasta-making class for eight (8) led by Chef Bret. In this three-hour experience, you’ll craft traditional pastas like malloreddus and lorighittos, enjoy a guided wine and appetizer tasting, and sit down to a meal featuring your handmade creations. Perfect for food lovers and adventurous cooks, this unique culinary experience ends with great stories, shared plates, and a true taste of Sardinia.
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Treat yourself to an extraordinary Aspen escape with this exclusive luxury package from Aspen Hospitality and the iconic Little Nell, Aspen's only five-star, five-diamond hotel! This one-of-a-kind bundle brings together three unforgettable experiences for a truly indulgent mountain getaway.
This extraordinary package has it all: kick off your Aspen getaway with $150 to spend at the legendary Ajax Tavern at the base of Aspen Mountain, then retire in style with one night in a beautifully appointed Little Nell guestroom for two, including a $90 breakfast credit to start your morning in true five-star fashion. Cap the experience with an exclusive private wine cellar tour and guided tasting with The Little Nell's world-renowned sommelier team, an intimate and utterly indulgent experience for up to 4 guests. From first bite to last sip, this is Aspen luxury at its absolute finest.
What is a Sponsorship?
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$25,000+
10 event tickets + table for 10 with premium reserved table placement
Invite friends/colleagues for an evening of celebration and fun, or donate seats to student speakers and families
Premier placement of name/logo on all signage, mailings, promotions, and media coverage
Recognition as headline sponsor — featured in pre and post event media
Name/logo prominently featured on Youthentity.org event landing page.
Featured in Youthentity Annual Report with opportunity for interview write-up “Why we support Youthentity”
Recognition by event MC
Premier logo placement and recognition on auction site
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$20,000+
Table for 10 with premium reserved table placement
Invite friends/colleagues; option to donate seats to student speakers and families
Premier placement of name/logo on all signage, mailings, promotions, and media coverage
Name/logo in event recognition — featured in pre and post event media
Name/logo prominently featured on Youthentity.org event landing page.
Featured in Youthentity Annual Report with interview write-up opportunity
Recognition by event MC
Premier logo placement and recognition on auction site
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$10,000+
Table for 10 with premium reserved table placement
Invite friends/colleagues; option to donate seats to student speakers and families
Name/logo in event recognition — featured in pre and post event media
Name/logo featured on Youthentity.org event landing page for duration of Pig Roast promotion.
Featured in Youthentity Annual Report with interview write-up opportunity
Inclusion in pre-event Youthentity newsletters with Connector recognition
Recognition in event signage and communications
Recognition by event MC
Premier logo placement and recognition on auction site
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$7,500
Sponsor a table for 10 people
Invite friends/colleagues; option to donate seats to student speakers and families
Name/logo featured on Youthentity.org event landing page for duration of Pig Roast promotion.
Featured in Youthentity Annual Report
Featured in pre and post event media
Recognition in event signage and communications
Recognition by event MC
Premier logo placement and recognition on auction site
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$5,500+
Sponsor a table for 10 people
Invite friends/colleagues; option to donate seats to student speakers and families
Featured in pre and post event media
Name/logo featured on Youthentity.org event landing page for duration of Pig Roast promotion.
Featured in Youthentity Annual Report
Inclusion in pre-event newsletters with Mentor recognition
Recognition in event signage and communications
Recognition by event MC
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$2500+
Sponsor a table for 10 people
Invite friends/colleagues; option to donate seats to student speakers and families
Featured in pre and post event media
Name/logo featured on the Pig Roast’s event landing page for duration of Pig Roast promotion
Featured in Youthentity Annual Report
Inclusion in pre-event newsletters with Coach recognition
Recognition in event signage and communications
Recognition by event MC
Our 2026 Sponsors
Champion Sponsor
$7,500+
Morgan & Lucas Warth
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000+
Mary & James Griffith
Coach Sponsor
$2,500+
Alpine Bank
PNC Bank
Randy Brimm
Brady Emens
Kristina & Greg Freeman
Diana & David Keim
Kelly & Jan Koorn
Susan & Rod Ralls
Ann Stephenson
Connector Sponsor
$10,000 +
Sally & Mark Baldwin
Barb & Pat McMahon
Susan Taylor & Rob Pew
Maria & Jock Stafford
Mentor Sponsor
$5,000+
Lydia & Phil Clay
Sandra Henry
Jody Guralnick & Michael Lipkin
Kirsten & Gerry McDaniel
Clarisa & Tom McMahon
Event Donations
Ann & David Hedges
Stephen Peck
Hensley & James Peterson
Thanks to our other category sponsors:
Woody Creek Distillers (cocktail sponsor), Yule Creek Wealth Management and Sopris Liquor and Wine (wine sponsors), Sandra Henry & Amy Charters (centerpieces), the Daniels Fund.
