Humboldt Sponsors, a local nonprofit charitable organization dedicated solely to raising funds to benefit Humboldt County youth, announces its biggest fundraiser of the year, to be held Aug. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Barn by Fernbridge, 26 Goble Lane, Ferndale. The public is invited to attend.

This year the organization’s annual summer fundraiser has a new name, “Boots & Bandanas,” and a new venue.

“We are planning an exciting western-themed evening with a delicious barbecue dinner catered by Cook’s BBQ & Catering and a no-host bar by Native Sons of the Golden West of Fortuna,” said Becky Giacomini, event co-chair. “Also, we will feature a silent auction, a live auction featuring Rex Bohn as auctioneer and a benefit raffle drawing, with live entertainment by Luke Powell of Ferndale.”

Tickets are $85 per person and must be prepaid by Aug. 6. This is a 21 and older event. Guests may purchase tickets online at www.humboldtsponsors.org, or by check, mailed to Humboldt Sponsors, c/o 1025 Bar View Court, Eureka, CA 95503. Benefit raffle tickets will be available at the event.

“We are proud of the fact that all net proceeds from our fundraisers stay local and go directly into our Humboldt Sponsors Grant Fund to benefit local kids,” said Dana Hunt, co-chair. “We invite you to come out and join us for a fun, entertaining evening while supporting the kids of Humboldt.”

Since 1971, Humboldt Sponsors has distributed more than $3,040,000 in grant funds to local youth-related nonprofits, surpassing its three million milestone this year. In April, the organization awarded 77 individual grants, totaling $102,000. These annual grants support many diverse youth activities and programs in Humboldt County, such as scholarships and materials for educational, recreational and cultural enrichment activities and youth leadership projects, as well as assisting youth-oriented programs that provide basic needs.

For more information about the Boots & Bandanas summer fundraiser, call Dana at 707-499-4085 or Becky at 707-498-4172.

To learn more about Humboldt Sponsors, email humboldtsponsors@gmail.com or go to www.humboldtsponsors.org.