What a night we had at Bow Ties & Bean Boots 2026! From so many meaningful moments of connection to live music and great food, it was a celebration to remember. We are so grateful to all of you for your enthusiastic support and generosity!

Thank you to Allagash Brewing Company for hosting us at The Cellars, and to Charcutemarie and Fred's Fried Dough for keeping everyone well-fed throughout the evening. We're also grateful to Extra Credit for bringing the energy with fantastic live music, and to everyone who helped create such a welcoming and fun atmosphere, including the L.L.Bean Bootmobile and Lace Bar.

We are also incredibly grateful to our Youth Advisory Council member, Liam Waring, for sharing his story, and to Maine Premier Event Planning Co. for all of the thoughtful touches that made the evening so special.

A special highlight of the evening was our Fund the Mission portion of the program. Thanks to your support, we will be able to directly invest in Outdoor Club Advisors, gear access for students, the growth of new clubs across Maine, and the shared meals that bring students together outdoors. We are especially grateful to the anonymous donor who matched gifts to support Outdoor Club Advisors, helping to amplify the impact.

We had also planned to share a short video during the program showing some of our work in action, but ran into some technical difficulties. We didn't want you to miss it, so you can watch it here: Teens to Trails Short Video.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our Trailblazer Sponsor, Martin's Point Health Care, and our Campfire Sponsors, L.L.Bean, Kennebec Savings, and J. Edward Knight Insurance, for their incredible generosity. We also appreciate the support of our Community Sponsors, Allagash Brewing Company, Charcutemarie, and Fred's Fried Dough, for making this event possible.

And of course, a huge thank you to all of the wonderful friends, educators, students, and community members who joined us to make the evening truly special. With your help, we can continue to provide life-changing outdoor experiences for students across Maine!