Current & Upcoming Events

September 29, 2024 – Wish Granters Pop-Up Market

We are hosting a Pop-Up Market to support local artists and vendors, all while raising money for our wish granting program! The market will have all types of amazing local products to browse through and shop for. To make it even more special, all of our vendors will be women-owned businesses! If you are a vendor and want to apply, click HERE.

 

September 13, 2024 – Wishes Under the Stars Party

We are hosting an outdoor party called Wishes Under the Stars on September 13th at 12668 W Fairview Ave in Boise, from 7-10pm! We will have live music by Sam Henry Music, food and beverages by Mad Swede Brewing, Gyro Shack, Alchemist Coffee Roasting Co, and The Cheesecake Taylor, fun yard party game competitions, and awesome raffle items. The money we raise will go towards our wish granting program. This event is going to be perfect to kick off your weekend!

 


 

BSU Concessions (ongoing opportunities):

Do you like football games, basketball games, concerts, and shows? Come work concessions at any of these BSU events to help us raise funds to grant more wishes! Get your friends, family, and co-workers together to fill a team of 3+ people for a stand. It is a great team building opportunity, and a Wish Granters Board of Directors or staff member will join your team to help! The link with upcoming events is listed below. Contact Olivia at olivia@wishgranters.org for more information or to sign up.

Click here for Upcoming BSU Concessions Events

 

 

How can YOU help with future events?

Have your ever considered hosting a fundraiser? Calling all you party planners.  Wish Granters is looking for individuals to host fundraisers. It could be Bunco, a Wine Auction, Ladies Night Out or a Luncheon with a Guest Speaker – the ideas are endless! Contact us for more information at info@wishgranters.org

 


 

PAST EVENTS

 

August 8, 2024 – Westside Drive In Fundraiser

What a delicious way to support a great cause! Westside Drive-In is hosted a fundraiser for us at both their State Street and Parkcenter locations. This iconic eatery, famously featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” served up their legendary fare, all while supporting Wish Granters. There was a great turnout, so we thank you all so much for supporting us!

 

June – July, 2024 – “Comfort by the Spoonful” Ice cream Fundraiser

What is better than a big bowl of cold, creamy ice cream in the summertime?! One of our amazing supporters, Lori Gayle, sold her homemade ice cream and donated a portion of every single sale to Wish Granters through the months of June and July. Thank you to everyone that placed orders, and thank you to Lori for doing this fundraiser for us!

 

May 27, 2024 – Wishes & Wine

Our signature event, Wishes and Wine, was once again held at Indian Creek Winery on Memorial Day, May 27th, 2024.  There was delicious food, great live music, awesome live and silent auction items, and fabulous wine tasting from several local wineries.  Wishes & Wine is our largest fundraiser of the year, and with your support and generous donations, it was our best year yet! Thank you to our sponsors, vendors, bands, volunteers, and attendees for a wonderful event!

 

April 29 – May 2, 2024 – Idaho Gives

Wow, it was an incredible week of support for Idaho Nonprofits! We cannot thank you enough for your amazing donations to Wish Granters. We raised $5,080 which will directly impact the lives of terminally ill adults in our community. What a special week of giving!

 

May 2, 2024 – Split Rail Winery Nonprofit Party

We had a blast at Split Rail Winery as they highlighted 8 incredible local nonprofits making a difference in our community, Wish Granters being one of them! There was music, food, and $8 glasses of wine exclusively for those who donated. Thanks for stopping by!

 

May 2, 2024 – First Thursdays at Umpqua Bank Neighborhub

First Thursday in downtown Boise are full of food and drink specials, shopping specials, giveaways, art exhibitions, and live music! We had so much fun at Umpqua Bank Neighborhub hanging out with awesome people and talking about what Wish Granters does in the community.

 

April 1-30, 2024 – Blue Gander Benefit Month

Blue Gander Window Cleaning generously donated a portion of their profits from the month of April to support Wish Granters. Through their amazing program, we raised $1,100! Thank you to Blue Gander, and to our community, for the support!

 

April 30, 2024 – Lusk District Block Party

What a fun block party to kick off Idaho Gives week! There was tasty beer from Lost Grove Brewing, awesome vibes, and most importantly, support for incredible nonprofits making a difference in Idaho. Thanks for stopping by!

 

April 20, 2024 – Race to Robie Creek Water Station

We passed out water and fruit slices to the runners during Race to Robie Creek! It was a gorgeous day to be out supporting our community.

 

March 3, 2024 – Athena Tactics Grand Opening Party!

Our thanks to Athena Tactics for allowing Wish Granters to have a booth at this event.  It was a fun day talking to people about the Wish Granters mission.

Posted in Events developer June 21, 2021