20th Anniversary Celebration
HCA’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Join us on Saturday, November 8 from 4:00–9:30 PM at Knibbe Ranch as we celebrate 20 years of protecting the Texas Hill Country! This milestone evening will feature special performances by Hill Country musicians Bruce Robison, Will & The Wilderness, Katie Shore, and very special surprise guests!
This once-in-20-years event will bring together 400+ community leaders, conservation advocates, and Hill Country enthusiasts for a night of music, celebration, and impact. Your ticket includes a BBQ dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, and access to our limited open bar.
Tickets are on sale now—we’ll celebrate rain or shine! Please note: tickets are non-refundable, so plan ahead and come ready for a memorable evening. We have a limited number of sponsored and pay-what-you-can tickets available. If cost is a barrier, please contact us at info@hillcountryalliance.org.
We Need Volunteers
Volunteer for HCA’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and help make this milestone event unforgettable!
All volunteers will receive a free ticket to enjoy the festivities.
What to Expect at HCA’s 20th Anniversary Party
Photo courtesy Rob Greebon
Live Music All Night Long
Kick back (or dance barefoot in the grass!) to tunes from Bruce Robison, Will & The Wilderness, Katie Shore, and very special surprise guests you won’t want to miss.
Texas BBQ Feast
Dig into a delicious BBQ dinner with all the fixings, paired with complimentary wine and beer from Hill Country wineries, Pint & Plow Brewing Company, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails.
Hill Country Fun for Everyone
Hop on a hayride ranch tour, snap a photo with a live Texas Longhorn, roast s’mores by the campfire, play yard games, get your face painted, or customize your HCA swag with onsite embroidery.
Stargazing Under the Night Sky
As the night winds down, gaze up at the Hill Country sky with expert astronomers and telescopes, and keep your eyes peeled for even more surprises throughout the night.
Our Silent Auction is Now OPEN!
Bid on adventure, romance, and rare finds: From birding trips and date nights in Historic Gruene to a Jackson Hole getaway, Patagonia gear, artwork, river excursions, and a special Robert Earl Keen package – an autographed guitar plus four tickets to a show on his Texas Christmas tour – there’s truly something for everyone!
Sponsorship Opportunities
At this time our sponorship opportunities have been closed. If you are still interesting in sponorsoring the event, please contact Chanee@hillcountryalliance.org with any questions.
Sponsorship Benefits:
Stage & Dance Floor Sponsor — $5,000 (1 available)
- Digital logo or name listed on anniversary website page
- Name listed in email communications
- Logo on signage near stage/dance floor
- Logo on main sponsor printed signage at event
- 6 tickets and 6 HCA branded item of choice
Ranch Tour Sponsor — $2,500 (1 available)
- Digital logo or name listed on anniversary website page
- Name listed in email communications
- Logo on main sponsor printed signage at event
- Logo on signage on touring trailers
- 4 tickets and 4 HCA branded item of choice
Activities Sponsor — $2,500 (1 available)
- Digital logo or name listed on anniversary website page
- Name listed in email communications
- Logo on main sponsor printed signage at event
- Logo on signage next to Kid’s Corner
- 4 tickets and 4 HCA branded item of choice
Lone Star Sponsor — $2,000 (Unlimited)
- Digital logo or name listed on anniversary website page
- Name listed in email communications
- Logo on main sponsor printed signage at event
- 4 tickets
Bluebonnet Sponsor — $1,000 (Unlimited)
- Name listed on anniversary website page
- Name listed in email communications
- Name on main sponsor printed signage at event
- 2 tickets
A huge thank you to our partners and supporters who have signed on as sponsors:
HEART OF THE HILL COUNTRY SPONSOR
Yates Pecos River Enterprises
BAR SPONSOR
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
FOOD SPONSORS
Shield Ranch
The Steves Family
STAGE & DANCE FLOOR SPONSORS
Native American Seed
Harkinson Investment Corp.
The Nature Conservancy – Texas
Frost Bank
CAMPFIRE CONVERSATIONS SPONSOR
National Wildlife Federation
LONGHORN PHOTO OPPORTUNITY SPONSOR
Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute
LONE STAR SPONSORS
Spicewood Ranch
Michelle Whitwell Pokorny
Mike and Pam Reese
The Watershed Association
BLUEBONNET SPONSORS
Brent Evans and Carolyn Chipman Evans
Lin and Andrew Weber
Sandy and Kevin Henning
Will and Cary Dupuy
