Free community event · Saturday, August 29
15th Annual Hero Reward Cookout
An afternoon of food, family, fun, and gratitude, bringing our community together to honor veterans and first responders.
August 29, 2026
until dark
Corydon, Indiana
open to everyone
The heart of the day
A community gathering for the people who give so much.
Once a year, the Hero Reward property fills with veterans, first responders, families, volunteers, and neighbors, all sharing the same space.
Come share a free meal, enjoy music and activities, cast a line, explore the displays, and spend time with the people this mission was created to serve. There is plenty to do, but the heart of it is simple: showing our heroes and their families that they are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
Tickets on sale now · 2026 Annual Raffle
Three prizes. Three separate drawings. One meaningful cause.
$5 each, 5 for $20, or 30 for $100. Choose the prize each entry goes toward during checkout. Split any ticket bundle among the three drawings however you’d like.
PRIZE 01
$10,000 Whisper Drive Electric Golf Cart
- Seats up to four adults
- Quiet electric AC motor
- Long-lasting lithium battery
- 3 to 6-hour charge time
- 9-inch LCD touchscreen
- Backup camera and audio system
PRIZE 02
Husqvarna 562 XP Mark II Gas Chainsaw
- Professional-grade 59.8cc engine
- Powerful 4.7-horsepower output
- Supports bars up to 28 inches
- AutoTune 3.0 engine optimization
- Efficient X-Torq engine technology
- Slim, agile 13-pound powerhead
PRIZE 03
onn. 85-inch Class 4K UHD Smart TV
- Massive 85-inch 4K UHD display
- Cinematic Dolby Vision HDR
- VIZIO smart platform
- 300+ built-in streaming apps
- Free live TV with WatchFree+
- Works w/ Alexa, Google, Apple
What to expect
Come hungry. Bring the family. Stay awhile.
The annual raffle is one of the day’s biggest highlights, but it is only part of what makes this event special. The day begins with morning benefit rides, then rolls into the afternoon cookout with food, family activities, special attractions, onsite prize chances, and a live raffle drawing. Admission and the meal are free, and everyone is welcome.
01 · Eat & Gather
Pull up a chair.
- Free community meal
- Live music throughout the event
- Time with heroes, families, and neighbors
02 · Explore & Enjoy
Make a day of it.
- Fishing at the Hero Reward property
- Activities and games for children
- Special demonstrations, displays, and vendors
03 · Win & Support
Join in the fun.
- Prize giveaways and live auction
- Additional prize chances available onsite
- Hero Reward T-shirts, onsite prize chances, and the 7:45 PM raffle drawing
Morning kickoff
Motorcycle, ATV & Side-by-Side RidesTwo morning benefit rides help kick off the day. Sign-up starts at 8:00 AM and both rides roll out at 10:00 AM before making their way toward the cookout.Special attraction
Historic Military Vehicle DisplayThe U.S.G.I. Military Vehicle & History Group will display historic military vehicles during the cookout, with owners on hand to share their history.Why the day matters
The fun fills the day. The mission brings everyone together.
Hero Reward provides restorative retreat experiences to veterans, service members, first responders, and their families at no cost. Every raffle ticket, auction bid, T-shirt, donation, and shared invitation helps keep that work moving forward.
Moments from past cookouts
More than an event. A tradition of showing up.
Year after year, families, neighbors, veterans, first responders, and volunteers fill the Hero Reward property with food, laughter, remembrance, and gratitude. Here are a few moments that have made the day so special.
Photos are from previous Hero Reward cookouts. Activities and special guests may vary by year.
Morning benefit rides
Kick off the day with the Hero’s Reward Ride.
Before the 3:00 PM cookout begins, supporters can start the day with a motorcycle ride or an ATV and side-by-side ride. Both lead into the main event at Hero Reward Park and help support the same mission that carries through the afternoon cookout and evening raffle.
Motorcycle rideRide in from Corydon
Hosted by American Legion Riders · Milltown IN 332
- Registration: Lincoln Hills Christian Church, Corydon, Indiana
- Route:Corydon → Palmyra → Paoli → Carefree → Hero’s Reward Park
- Pricing: $20 per bike · $5 per passenger
- Good to know: All vehicles are welcome on the motorcycle ride.
Arrive at Hero Reward Park ready for the cookout, activities, and raffle later that day.
ATV & side-by-side rideRoll out from Milltown
Hosted by Sons of the American Legion · Milltown IN 332
- Starting location: American Legion, Milltown, Indiana
- Destination: Hero’s Reward Park for the cookout and continued activities
- Pricing: $20 per vehicle · $5 per passenger
- Good to know: A strong option for groups who want to ride in together for the event.
Roll straight into the afternoon event and stay for the community cookout and raffle.
Supporting our military, police, firefighters, EMS, and all heroes.
Tickets on sale now
Pick your prize. Get your entries.
Choose a package and put each entry toward the golf cart, chainsaw, or 85-inch smart TV. After checkout, you’ll receive your official raffle numbers by email.
Having trouble? Open the secure ticket checkout.
Important drawing details
Indiana Charity Gaming License 011264 · IGC Reference 165534
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Cookout overviewMain Event
Morning benefit ridesHero's Reward Ride
Gold ticket prizeGolf Cart Raffle
Silver ticket prizeChainsaw Raffle
Green ticket prizeSmart TV Raffle
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