Saturday, February 7, 2026
ONW Event Entrance
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
The evening includes a BBQ dinner, along with exciting silent and live auctions. Entertainment features wonderful music performed by our Raven Jazz Ensembles and guest Jazz Ensembles from Prairie Trail Middle School and Summit Trail Middle School.
Check out the Raven Band Auction starting Monday, January 12th to purchase your tables/tickets, raffle tickets, and "Heads or Tails" beads!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Visit the Raven Band Store and donate today!
Raffle Sponsorship: $1500 (one available)
• Name/logo on raffle prizes/ticket boxes
• Sponsorship recognition in the online store for Raffle tickets
• Name/logo in catalog
• Name/logo in event slideshow
• Sponsor recognition with a brief promotional announcement before the raffle drawing
• Name/logo on Blues & BBQ page of BoosterHub website
• Optional: Three (3) sponsor-provided promotional items (“goodie bags”), one for each raffle prize winner
Heads or Tails Sponsorship: $1000 (one available)
• Name/logo feature at “Heads & Tails” table
• Sponsorship recognition in the online store for “Heads or Tails” beads
• Name/logo in catalog
• Name/logo in event slideshow
• Sponsor recognition with a brief promotional announcement before the “Heads or Tails” game
• Name/logo on Blues & BBQ page of BoosterHub website
• Optional: One (1) sponsor-provided promotional item (“goodie bag”) for the prize winner
Event Sponsorship: $500 (unlimited)
• Name/logo in catalog
• Name/logo in event slideshow
• Name listed on Blues & BBQ page of BoosterHub website
Click HERE to sign-up to be a Blues & BBQ Sponsor
Questions?
Contact Sarah Nickel at auction@ravenbands.org for more details.
Getting Started Information
PDF files with important information for the auction have been placed in the "File Manager" section of BoosterHub. You will need to be logged in to your Raven Bands BoosterHub account to view/download them:
2026 Blues & BBQ Auction Packet - This is the primary source of information about the auction. It also includes copies of the other items below.
2026 Blues & BBQ Donation Letter
2026 Blues & BBQ Sponsorship Letter
2026 Blues & BBQ Donation Receipt
2026 Blues & BBQ Donation Turn-in Form
After following the link, click on the filename in the Boosterhub page that appears to show the file. When viewing the file, a button is shown in the upper right hand corner of the page that can be used to download it.
Blues & BBQ FAQs
Can I come and watch my kid play?
If you have purchased a ticket, then yes! Blues & BBQ is primarily a fundraiser, not a concert, so we require each person to have a ticket. We will have a sold-out room, so there won’t be a place to stand in the back to watch the performance.
If you can’t attend, then don’t worry; there will be another chance to see your jazz student perform at our spring Jazz Dance!
What do I wear?
Most people wear business casual or dressy casual. You’ll see anything from jeans or slacks and a nice sweater to slacks and a dressy top, maybe a skirt. You don’t see too many ties or fancy dresses, but it’s a fun night out, so you can dress up as much as you’d like!
How do I get tickets?
Table sales start Monday, January 12th and General Admission tickets go on sale, Monday, January 19th.
Table options include VIP ($700) and Platinum ($600) 10-tops, Silver ($400) 6-tops, and Grand Patron ($250) 4-tops. GA tickets are $50 each and will be given assigned seats at 10-top tables with other GA ticket purchasers.
Go to Raven Band Auction to purchase tables/tickets, raffle tickets, and "Heads or Tails" beads starting January 12, 2025.
What time does everything start?
Doors open at 5 p.m. to browse our amazing silent auction items. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and jazz bands will play throughout the night. A full schedule for the event will be posted when we get closer.
What food is being served?
We’re excited to share that this year’s Blues and BBQ meal will be catered by The Rub.
Expected Menu is as follows:
Pulled pork (sauce separate) Burnt ends (sauce separate)
BBQ baked beans
Cheesy corn
White cheddar Mac and cheese
Cornbread
The mac and cheese and cornbread will be served separately to avoid cross contamination, as the rest of the meal is gluten free, according to The Rub. Please visit their website or reach out to their staff if you need further clarification on dietary restrictions.
https://www.therubbarbque.com/
Volunteers!
This large event requires a large number of volunteers to make the magic happen! Information about volunteer sign-up will be posted here when it is available.
If you have more questions, please feel free to email the following to help you:
• Questions about tickets: email Beth at treasurer@ravenbands.org
• Questions about volunteering for the event: email Jennifer volunteers@ravenbands.org
• Questions about the silent or live auction or general event questions: email Sarah Nickel at auction@ravenbands.org
Blues & BBQ is a banquet and auction event. It is the largest fundraising event for the Olathe Northwest High School Band program, run by Olathe Northwest students, with assistance from parent volunteers. Over 3,100 businesses & sponsors have supported this banquet since its inception over 20 years ago, many of whom attend this event each and every year, along with many other community leaders and distinguished guests.
Blues & BBQ is also the biggest opportunity for students to raise money for their individual band accounts. High school band students can earn money by bringing in items for our silent or live auction. Students will earn 60% of the selling price for items they bring in for the auction. Please see our Auction Packet for ideas on securing donations for these items. Students can also work shifts before or during the event and earn an hourly wage.