What a night we had at Bow Ties & Bean Boots 2025! Filled with dancing, fun, and community spirit, it was a celebration to remember. We are so grateful to all of you for your enthusiastic support and generosity!

Thank you to Maine Premier Event Planning Co. for all of the thoughtful touches and to Geraniums Red Delphiniums Blue for the stunning floral arrangements that brought color and beauty to the evening.

We are also incredibly grateful to our Youth Advisory Council members, Jayden Thatcher and Nora Condit, for sharing their inspiring outdoor stories, and to Lily in the Weeds for setting the mood with fantastic music. Special thanks to the Maine Outdoor Film Festival for sound and video, Anne Daniels for her delightful dance instruction, and all of the amazing volunteers who helped make the night unforgettable.

A celebration like this wouldn’t be complete without incredible food and drinks! Thank you to Baxter Brewing Co., Allagash Brewing Co., Athletic Brewing Co., Three of Strong Spirits, mainelove water, Bluet Wine, Maine Oyster Company, and Freeport Oyster Bar for treating us to such delicious offerings.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our peak sponsor, L.L.Bean, and our lead sponsors, Martin’s Point Healthcare and Zachau Construction, for their incredible generosity. We also appreciate the support of Ames True Value Hardware, Portside Real Estate Group, Kennebec Savings, Bath Savings, and J. Edward Knight Insurance for making this event possible.

And of course, a huge thank you to all of the wonderful friends, teachers, students, and new faces who came out to support our mission. With your help, we can continue to provide life-changing outdoor experiences for students across Maine!