Fundraising
GOOD NEWS BREWING
You bring the people, we provide the space...and the beer!
We have always supported local charities with gift certificates and beer donations, as this is part of our Core Values. We understand the importance of organizations raising money for their purpose. This is why we have created some Family Friendly FUNdraising events at our brewpubs. These events are designed to be simple, fun, and create a fun gathering for your community.
Fundraising Opportunities
WILDWOOD CHARITY BINGO NIGHT
What It Is
Charity Bingo Night is a family-friendly Wednesday night fundraiser hosted at Good News Brewing Wildwood. Our goal is to help local charities raise funds, bring their supporters together, and create a fun, welcoming community night.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO
HOW IT WORKS
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Guests make a donation directly to your charity. We require at least $10/adult and $5/child (under 21)
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Each participant receives 10 bingo cards and one free drink (soda, beer, wine, or vodka cocktail)
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Your organization keeps 100% of all registration fees and fundraising proceeds
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Good News Brewing provides the space, equipment, and support
WHO IS IT FOR
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Nonprofits, schools, churches, teams, and community organizations
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Family-friendly causes with an engaged supporter base
WHAT GOOD NEWS PROVIDES
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Event space and setup
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Bingo equipment, cards, and supplies
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Free drink for each participant who donates
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Event promotion support (Facebook Event and co-hosting with the charity)
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Food and additional drinks at regular menu price
WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES
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Volunteers to collect donations and distribute bingo materials
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Bingo prizes for adults and kids
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A fun, engaging bingo caller
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Not required but encouraged to find round sponsors, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, or other ways to raise additional funds
DEFIANCE OR FRENCHTOWN PUB RUN/WALK/RIDE
What It Is
Charity Trail Fundraiser is an easy, active, and community-focused fundraiser hosted at Good News Brewing Company – Defiance and Frenchtown. Both locations sit directly along scenic local trails — Defiance on the Katy Trail and Frenchtown on a paved community trail behind the brewpub.
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Bring your organization out for a fun walk, run, ride, or ruck on the trail and celebrate together afterward with a free post-trail beer on us.
Trail Fundraiser
HOW IT WORKS
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Guests make a donation directly to your charity. We require at least $10/adult and $5/child (under 21)
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Each paid registered participant receives one free drink ticket to redeem after completing the trail activity
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Your organization determines the registration fee, distance, format, and any competitive elements
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Your organization keeps 100% of all registration fees and fundraising proceeds
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Good News Brewing provides the space, trail access, and event support
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Food and additional beverages are available for purchase at regular menu price
WHO IS IT FOR
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Nonprofits, schools, churches, teams, and community organizations
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Groups looking for a healthy, family-friendly fundraiser
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Walking clubs, running groups, cycling teams, and fitness-focused causes
WHAT GOOD NEWS PROVIDES
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Event space at Good News Brewing – Defiance or Frenchtown
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Direct access to the Katy Trail (Defiance) or paved community trail (Frenchtown)
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One free drink ticket per registered participant
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Tables, seating, and post-event gathering space
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Event promotion support (Facebook Event and co-hosting with the charity)
WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES
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Event coordinator / host to manage registration and participants
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Volunteers to handle check-in and distribute drink tickets
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All registration collection and fundraising activities
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Any timing, scoring, route markers, or competitive elements (if applicable)
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Promotion of the event to your community and supporters
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Prizes, medals, or giveaways (optional and determined by the charity)
WILDWOOD CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
What It Is
Charity Cornhole Tournament is a fun, community-driven fundraiser hosted at Good News Brewing Company – Wildwood. Our goal is to help local charities raise funds, bring their supporters together, and create an energetic weeknight or weekend event centered around friendly competition and community.
Charity Cornhole Tournament
HOW IT WORKS
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Teams register and pay an entry fee directly to your charity
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Your organization sets the entry fee, format, and prize structure
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Your organization keeps 100% of the entry fees and ALL fundraising proceeds
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Good News Brewing provides one free drink to every paid participant, the space, base equipment, and event support
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Food and additional beverages are available for purchase throughout the event at regular menu price
WHO IS IT FOR
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Nonprofits, schools, churches, teams, and community organizations
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Groups with an active supporter base that enjoy social and competitive events
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Family-friendly or adult-focused fundraisers
WHAT GOOD NEWS PROVIDES
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Event space at Good News Brewing – Wildwood
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Up to 8 cornhole board sets (additional sets provided by the charity as needed)
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Tables, seating, and event layout support
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One free drink ticket per registered participant
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Event promotion support (Facebook Event and co-hosting with the charity)
WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES
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Tournament director / host to manage brackets and gameplay
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Volunteers to handle team registration and collect entry fees
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All additional cornhole board sets beyond the first 8
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All fundraising activities (raffles, 50/50, sponsorships, etc.)
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Promotion of the event to your community and supporters
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Your organization determines:
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Team or individual entry fee
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Prize structure and all tournament prizes
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Tournament format (single elimination, double elimination, round robin, etc.)
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RESERVE OUR SPACE
What It Is
Reserve Our Space is a flexible fundraising option for organizations that want to host their own unique event at Good News Brewing Company. Whether it’s a painting class, comedy night, board game night, wine/bourbon exchange, ticketed music show, trivia night, workshop, or another creative idea, your group brings the concept — and we provide the space, atmosphere, and support.
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This is a perfect option for organizations looking to create a customized fundraiser while gathering their community in a fun and welcoming setting.
Host your own fundraiser at Good News
HOW IT WORKS
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Your organization reserves event space at any Good News Brewing location and we will waive the venue fee.
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You create and manage your own fundraising event concept and ticketing
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Participants pay your organization directly for tickets, registration, or entry
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Your organization keeps 100% of all registration fees and fundraising proceeds
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Good News Brewing provides the space and on-site support
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Food and additional beverages are available for purchase during the event at regular menu price
WHO IS IT FOR
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Nonprofits, schools, churches, teams, and community organizations
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Groups with a creative or unique fundraising idea
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Organizations wanting a private or semi-private event experience
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Family-friendly or adult-focused fundraising events
WHAT GOOD NEWS PROVIDES
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Reserved event space at Good News Brewing
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Tables, seating, and basic event setup support
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Microphone and basic sound system (when available)
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Event promotion support (Facebook Event and co-hosting with the charity, when applicable)
WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES
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Event concept, planning, and execution
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All ticketing, registration, and fundraising collection
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Event host, instructor, performers, or facilitators
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Any special equipment or supplies needed for the event
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All prizes, giveaways, or materials (if applicable)
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Promotion of the event to your community and supporters
GIFT CERTIFICATE
Not ready to host a fundraiser at the brewery and still looking for help? We do not give cash donations or sponsorships at this time. If you would like a beer donation, please use the BEER DONATION REQUEST. If you would like a gift certificate request, please fill out this form.