A bigger Crocktoberfest. A bigger DAY of impact.
Crocktoberfest 2026
Join NAVMC for an afternoon of chili, pie, prizes, community, and powerful stories from the people who carry our mission forward.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Admission is $25 per person and includes:
+ A Chili Passport
+ A Pie Flight
+ Voting in both the chili and pie People’s Choice competitions
Your $25 admission includes a Chili Passport and Pie Flight, allowing you to sample the entries and vote for your favorite chili and pie in the People’s Choice competitions. A cash bar will also be available, with beverages sold separately.
The Golden Ticket Raffle
One of 100 tickets. One chance to win $1,000 cash.
Purchase one of only 100 Golden Tickets for $100. One winning ticket will be drawn at Crocktoberfest 2026, and the winner will receive $1,000 cash. You do not need to be present to win.
TICKET PRICE $100
TICKETS AVAILABLE Only 100
DRAWING Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM
WINNER Need not be present to win
By purchasing a Golden Ticket, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Official Golden Ticket Raffle Rules.
Raffle ticket purchases are not tax-deductible. NAVMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 86-0973896.
Event highlights
Chili Cook-Off
Taste chili from local cooks, then help choose the People’s Choice winner. Judges will also recognize the best entries.
Pie Contest – Pie Flights & Pie Walk
Sample homemade pies with your included Pie Flight and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice competition. Want a chance to take home a whole pie? Join our Pie Walk! For a small additional donation, participants can enter this fun game for a chance to win a full homemade pie.
Silent Auction
Explore donated packages, local experiences, artwork, services, and more from local businesses, artists, friends, and supporters. New featured items will be added as they’re confirmed, with bidding taking place during Crocktoberfest.
Stories + Golden Paddle Live Auction
Hear brief stories from NAVMC’s work in Haiti and Bolivia, followed by the Golden Paddle—our featured live auction of one exceptional item in support of NAVMC’s mission.
The Golden Paddle Live Auction
Bid on a Week in Maine During Peak Fall Color
We’re ending Crocktoberfest with something special!
Raise your Golden Paddle for the chance to win a one-week stay at a lakeside cabin in Maine during peak leaf season in 2027. Imagine crisp fall mornings, brilliant autumn colors and a full week on the lake during one of the most beautiful times of year in New England. This exclusive getaway will be live auctioned at the end of Crocktoberfest, with guests bidding against one another while raising critical funds for NAVMC’s programs.
One cabin. One unforgettable week in Maine. One winning bidder.
Please note: Transportation and airfare to and from Maine are not included.
Be there, raise your paddle and help us finish Crocktoberfest 2026 strong!
We welcome gift certificates, travel or outdoor experiences, artwork, professional services, food and beverage packages, and other distinctive offerings. Email admin@navmc.org to contribute an item.
Become a Crocktoberfest Sponsor
Crocktoberfest gives businesses a visible and meaningful way to support international humanitarian work while connecting with hundreds of community members.
Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
Premier event recognition, website/social media promotion, event signage,
plus free event admission and a reserved table for 8 guests.
Chili Champion Sponsor – $2,500
Featured Chili Cookoff recognition, website/social media promotion & event signage.
Pie Contest Sponsor – $1,500
Featured Pie Contest recognition, website/social media promotion & event signage.
Golden Ticket Sponsor – $1,000
Featured recognition with our Golden Ticket raffle, website/social media promotion & event signage.
Community Sponsor – $500
Website/social media & event recognition.
Each sponsorship package includes event ticket that will covers the $25 admission package, including a Chili Passport, Pie Flight and People’s Choice voting.
Why it matters
Choose how you want to help
Crocktoberfest gives supporters several ways to participate.
Buy a Golden Ticket
Bid in the Silent Auction
Golden Paddle Live Auction – Maine Getaway
Make a One-Time Gift
Join NAVMC 30
Give by DAF or Check
Volunteer Opportunities
Crocktoberfest depends on volunteers.
We need help with:
• Guest check-in
• Chili cook support
• Pie contest support
• Silent auction sales, set up, and monitoring
• Golden Ticket sales
• Volunteer support
• Event setup and cleanup
• General event assistance
Whether you can help for an hour or the entire event, your support makes a difference.
Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical Corp (NAVMC)
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
EIN: 86-0973896
Golden Ticket Details
- Only 100 Golden Tickets will be sold.
- Ticket Price: $100 each
- Grand Prize: $1,000 Cash
- Winner does not need to be present to win.
- Drawing: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM
- Location: Crocktoberfest 2026, Elks Lodge, Flagstaff, Arizona
Eligibility
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
The following individuals are not eligible to purchase or win:
- Current NAVMC Board Members
- NAVMC Executive Director
- Anyone directly responsible for conducting the raffle drawing
Ticket Information
- Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A ticket is considered valid only after full payment has been received.
- There is no limit to the number of tickets an eligible individual may purchase.
- Ticket purchases are not tax-deductible, as they represent the purchase of a raffle ticket.
Winner Notification
The winning ticket will be drawn publicly during Crocktoberfest.
If the winner is not present, NAVMC will contact them using the information provided at the time of purchase.
Use of Proceeds
Proceeds from the Golden Ticket Raffle support the humanitarian programs of the Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical Corp, including volunteer medical missions in Bolivia and educational support for children at the Renmen Children’s Home in Haiti.
Additional Information
NAVMC reserves the right to cancel the raffle if circumstances beyond its control prevent the drawing from taking place. In the event of cancellation, all ticket purchases will be fully refunded.
The winner is solely responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local taxes associated with the prize.
Questions?
Northern Arizona Volunteer Medical Corp
2532 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004