DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The Alabama Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host its annual Sportsman Banquet on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Celebrations at Jones Crossing in DOTHAN.
The event will feature a whole hog barbecue prepared by Chopper’s Ol’ School BBQ and will raise funds to support scouting programs throughout the Wiregrass and Florida Panhandle. Since 1935, the Alabama Florida Council has used the banquet to help fund youth education and outdoor leadership activities.
Guests can take part in live and silent auctions, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Items include firearms, archery equipment, fishing gear, prints, and more. Special raffles will also be held for ladies in attendance.
Individual tickets are $50, or $80 per couple, and include dinner and raffle entry. Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $10,000, with sponsor benefits such as reserved seating, drink tickets, and exclusive entries into “Sponsor Only” raffles.
For more information, to purchase tickets, or to donate outdoor equipment for the event, residents can call the Alabama Florida Council at 334-793-7882.
