The 35th annual Dripping Springs Wild Game dinner was held Saturday, Feb. 22, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. In addition to the wild game food offerings, the event included a silent auction, a live auction, a raffle and live music entertainment. The Wild Game Dinner, which is a volunteer-run effort started by the men of Dripping Springs Methodist Church, included water buffalo, venison sausage, bison tamales, elk enchiladas and more and served more than 700 people.
PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER Attendees are given a paddle for the live auction, as well as the “paddles up” portion of the event, which is an opportunity to donate to a chosen organization. This year, the “paddles up” beneficiary was Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs.
PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER Pictured, attendees pile their plates up high with a variety of meats and sides.
The silent auction included items from numerous local businesses. All proceeds from the event go to support local charity organizations. The event raised approximately $115,000 for the organizations PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Local up-and-coming artist Jillian Hudson, right, provided musical entertainment prior to the live auction. PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
