Join Us May 2026!
Fri, May 23
|Slate Venue at Founders Tower
Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to revitalizing rural Oklahoma and making a lasting impact! Bourbon on the Back Roads is a premier fundraising event hosted by The Redmond Project, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and advocates.
Time & Location:
May 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Slate Venue at Founders Tower, 5900 Mosteller Dr 20th Floor, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, USA
About the Event:
🎁Help Us Build Amazing Auction Baskets!
We’ve created an Amazon Wishlist filled with items we need to build creative and exciting auction baskets that will raise funds for our community projects. If you're able to donate an item (big or small!), it will go directly toward supporting our nonprofit's mission.
🛒 View our Wishlist here: https://a.co/flCWxdt
Items can be shipped directly to our office, and every donor will be recognized at the event! 🙌
Let’s make this our best event yet — thank you for helping us reach our goal! 💛
🥃Bourbon Tasting – Enjoy a curated selection of four high-quality, affordable bourbons. A guest speaker will guide us through the history, tasting notes, and craftsmanship of each bourbon.
🍽️ Hors d'oeuvres – Savor expertly paired bites throughout the evening.
🎟️ Raffle Prize! – Enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 premium shotguns in our raffle!
🎭 Best Dressed Contest – Show off your style for a chance to win!
🔨 Live Auction – Bid on exclusive items, including a 2-night stay at Lookout Kitchen for 2 with $150 food voucher, along with many other incredible prizes.
Bourbon Tasting Overview:
🥃The Bourbons
Evan Williams Single Barrel
David Nicholson 1843
J.W Dant Bottle-in-Bond
Very Old Barton, 100 Proof
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
💬Presentation (Approx. 1hr)
Welcome/Introduction
What is Bourbon?
Dispelling the Bourbon Myths
Tasting Overview/Instructions
Tasting 1 - EW SiB
Tasting 2 - DN 1843
Story Time: Bottled in Bond Act of 1897
Tasting 3 - JWD BiB
Tasting 4 - VOB 100 or OGD BiB
Final Remarks
Table Sponsorship Opportunities
Elevate your experience with a sponsored table for six and enjoy exclusive benefits:
✅ Premium Seating – Reserved VIP placement for you and your guests.
✅ Recognition – Your name or company logo featured at the event.
✅ Exclusive Bourbon Selection – Enjoy a private bourbon tasting at your table.
✅ Special Gift – Each guest receives a Redmond Project Bourbon Glass as a keepsake.
Tables of 6 are available for sponsorship. Secure yours today and make an even greater impact!
Why Attend?
Every ticket sold and every dollar raised goes directly toward The Redmond Project’s mission—supporting STEM education, rural infrastructure, veterans, first responders, and community well-being initiatives. Your support helps create real change in the communities that need it most.
🎟️ Get Your Tickets & Join the Movement!
Live Auction Sneak Peak:
Homer Nicholson is the Live Auctioneer and will be presenting the items below.
Read his bio here: Homer Nicholson-Bio
Knife Making Class with Cleveland Knives
Lead by Casey Cleveland: 2x Forged in Fire Champion
Valued at $500
UltraClear Laser Skin Rejuvenation by L3 Aesthetics
Video Gate Entry System by Trek Systems
Insta.Light Treatment and Style by Tequila Daisy Salon and Spa
Skin Care: Hybrid Full Set, 10% TCA Chemical Peel, Dermaplaning Facial by SK Esthetics + Designs
Scarlett Lounge, Penthouse Lounge Venue Access by Slate
17" Blackstone Griddle BBQ Cooking Kit by Choosing Charity
Raffle Items:
Venue: Slate at Founders Tower
360° Tour - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=TwDveyvPqBN
Full Gallery - https://www.slatevenue.com/gallery
🔹 Sponsored By: Slate, Falcone's, Trek Connex, Haynes Equipment, Wilshire Gun, Cleveland Knives, L3 Aesthetics, Tequila Daisy Salon and Spa, Stogsta Vibrations, SK Esthetics + Designs, Edwards Equipment, Choosing Charity
*People under age 21 do not require a ticket. However, the event is not catered to children