On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Gun Owners of California will host the annual Gold Country Kids fundraising event at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. This event, established by El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf and Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman, aims to support local youth shooting sports programs in both counties.
Event Details:
- Date and Time: Saturday, March 1, 2025; doors open at 4:00 PM
- Location: El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA
- Activities: The evening will feature auctions, games, and raffles, with opportunities to win firearms and other prizes. Dinner will be catered by Circa 53, and adult beverages will be available for purchase, with complimentary soft drinks and water.
Ticket Information:
Various ticket packages are available to accommodate different levels of participation:
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Mother Lode Sponsor Bundle Table: $3,200
- Includes 8 reserved dinner tickets
- Choice of one firearm from the “Table of Guns”
- $1,500 raffle pack
- 8 game cards
- 8 bundle gun tickets
- Game sponsorship with special recognition and seating
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Paydirt Bundle Table: $2,200
- Includes 8 reserved dinner tickets
- Choice of one firearm from the “Table of Guns”
- 8 game cards
- 8 bundle gun tickets
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Eureka Bundle Table: $1,400
- Includes 8 reserved dinner tickets
- 8 game cards
- 8 bundle gun tickets
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Rush Bundle Table: $1,000
- Includes 8 reserved dinner tickets
- 4 game cards
- 8 bundle gun tickets
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Half Rush Bundle: $500
- Includes 4 reserved dinner tickets
- 2 game cards
- 4 bundle gun tickets
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Nugget Panner Bundle: $175
- Includes 1 open seating dinner ticket
- 1 game card
- 1 bundle gun ticket
Additional game cards are available for pre-event purchase at $100 each (a $130 value). These cards are not sold at the event and include entries into various games with chances to win firearms and other prizes.
Purpose and Beneficiaries:
The Gold Country Kids event is a collaborative effort involving local sheriffs, businesses, and the Gun Owners of California. Funds raised will support programs that teach safe gun handling, promote youth shooting sports, and inspire law enforcement career exploration. Proceeds will benefit initiatives such as the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Explorer Program and Amador County’s A&A Shooters youth trap and skeet shotgun team.
Sheriff Gary Redman emphasized the event’s significance, stating,
“This year’s event will be held in El Dorado. Our plan is to hold this event in Amador next year. Each county will split the proceeds, which will go to the newly formed youth shooting sports programs.”
How to Purchase Tickets:
Tickets and tables can be purchased online through the Gun Owners of California website: https://gunownersca.com/product/gold-country-kids-dinner-auction-raffle-2025/ . For more information or assistance, contact event organizer Randa Anderson at (530) 677-5530 or via email at randamk@att.net.
This event offers an opportunity for the community to come together in support of youth development and firearm safety education in El Dorado and Amador counties.
