The Argument
The Irish Hills’ biggest chamber fundraiser of the year is two weeks out, and it is also one of the region’s best networking rooms — local businesses that show up will be seen by exactly the people they want to meet.
Event Details
FACT (Irish Hills Regional Chamber of Commerce official event page, verified 2026-10-11): The All Sports Spectacular: A Night Out for Outdoor Enthusiasts takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:30–8:30 p.m. EDT at Irish Acres Events & Experiences, 8800 Gordon Road, Cement City, MI 49233. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. General admission is $65 per person and $120 per couple; an 8-person Captain’s Table is $480 and includes entry into a special captain’s drawing and VIP treatment.
FACT (official event page): The evening includes dinner, raffles, games, and live and silent auctions with prizes. Catering is by Jerry’s Pub & Restaurant. It is the chamber’s largest fundraising event of the year.
COMMENTARY: Hunter, angler, golfer, or just looking for a night out — the draw here is the room as much as the raffles. Chambers run on relationships, and this is the one night a year the Irish Hills business community is all in one place on purpose.
Where the Money Goes
FACT (official event page): Proceeds support the chamber’s mission of promoting business growth and development — economic development, area promotions, and business education — and fund scholarships for local students throughout the region.
COMMENTARY: Sponsorships and donations are still available, according to the chamber. For a local business, a sponsorship here buys two things at once: community goodwill and a room full of potential customers. Contact the chamber at info@irishhills.com or (517) 592-8907 for details.
FACT (Irish Hills Chamber, via listing): Sponsors already on board include Brooklyn Products International Inc. (presenting sponsor), TransPharm Preclinical Solutions (diamond), TLC Community Credit Union (platinum), The Berger Group, Sandhill Legacy Planning, PLLC, and The Tavern on 223 (gold), plus Brooklyn Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. and Michigan International Speedway (silver). Venue sponsor is Irish Acres Events.
The Venue
FACT (Irish Hills Chamber blog post, 2026-06-30): Irish Acres Events & Experiences is a 120-acre working ranch in Cement City with a restored 120-year-old historic barn, wildflower fields, ponds, and resident elk, deer, peacocks, and donkeys. The chamber notes it is open to both chamber members and the public.
COMMENTARY: A ranch full of elk and a restored 120-year-old barn is a long way from a hotel ballroom. The setting alone makes this one of the more memorable charity nights in the county this fall — and a photogenic one, if your business wants to post from the floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get tickets?
Register through the Irish Hills Regional Chamber’s official event page, or email info@irishhills.com / call (517) 592-8907.
What are the ticket prices?
$65 per person, $120 per couple, or a $480 Captain’s Table for 8 guests.
Do I have to be a chamber member?
No — the chamber’s announcement states the event is open to both chamber members and the public.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds support the chamber’s business-growth mission and scholarships for local students throughout the Irish Hills region.
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