Giddy Up, Y'All! It's Time For The Main Event!

The Main Event kicks off at 6:00 PM and boasts ALL your favorite Hoe-Down activities.

Timeline of Events

6:00 PM

• View all the amazing silent auction items.
• Learn about the Dream Trips up for grabs
• Peruse the Gift Card Corral
• Get a bottle or two from the wine pull
• Try your hand at the Tipsy Toss
• Enjoy a relaxing chair massage 
• Visit the stables to learn all about our horse herd
• Grab a cocktail at the Top Shelf Saloon
• Dine on a classic & classy BBQ dinner. Don't worry y'all, we've got options for our vegan and gluten free folks as well!

8:00 PM

• Program begins
• Learn about our TherAplay Kiddo Ambassadors!
• Live auction immediately following the Program

8:50 PM

• Dance floor opens! 

9:00 PM

• Silent auction and Dream Trips close

10:30 PM: Event concludes

Interested in reserving a table? Contact Katie Stratman for more information. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for an effective way to promote your business or organization, spend an evening in high style, and support Children's TherAplay? Check out the many ways your company can get involved! 

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

In-Kind Sponsorships

We also have lots of opportunities for in-kind donations. If you have a good or service you're willing to donate to Hoe-Down, we'd love to chat with you! Contact Breinne Lasley to learn more.

Silent Auction Donation

Interested in donating to our legendary silent auction? Please fill out the donation form linked below by September 12th. 

Download 2024 Hoe-Down Silent Auction Form

Frequently Asked Questions

What's The Dress Code?

• Wondering which duds to don? You'll see everything at Hoe-Down, but comfy and casual is the name of the game! Pull out your favorite jeans, flannels, and western wear!

Where Do I Park for Hoe-Down?

• Guests will be asked to park at Towne Meadow Elementary School (10850 Towne Road, Carmel IN 46032), where you will board a shuttle to Children's TherAplay.
• Shuttles are the only vehicles permitted on the premises. All ride shares (Uber/Lyft) MUST drop off at Towne Meadow. Your ride share will not be allowed to drop off on Towne Road or at Children's TherAplay.

Can I Donate To The Auction?

• Of course! We are always looking for items for our live and silent auction. If you're interested in donating, fill out the silent auction donation form and return to Kassie O'Malley. 

Can I Volunteer At Hoe-Down?

• Absolutely! We can't put on this event without the help of our incredible volunteers.
• You can help make this the best Hoe-Down ever by volunteering for a set-up or “night of” shift, or by soliciting donated items for the live and silent auctions.
• For more information on volunteering, contact Ellie Pruitt. 

We can't put on this event without the help of our incredible volunteers! 

You can help make this the best Hoe-Down ever by volunteering for a set-up or “night of” shift, or by soliciting donated items for the live and silent auctions.

To get involved, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Ellie Pruitt at (317) 690-7243 or send her an email.