St. John Lutheran Church is hosting the 23rd Annual Hill Country Wild Game Charity Dinner on Saturday, April 25th at the Kendall County Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center in Boerne, Texas.

Co-chairman Richard Wagner and host Baron Wiley discuss the event on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM, covering everything from the menu to the mission.

Event Highlights:

Doors open at 4:00 PM, serving starts at 5:00 PM

All-you-can-eat wild game menu: venison, pulled wild pork, quail and dumplings, crawfish, shrimp gumbo, fried fish, BBQ chicken, and more — including a new item: fried pig cheeks

Live auction, silent auction (guns, art, hunting/fishing trips, collectibles), and multiple raffles

Tickets: $35 adults, $5 kids under 12

100% volunteer-run — all proceeds go to local nonprofits

Last year: $80,000 raised for 20+ charities. This year's goal: $100,000 for ~23 nonprofits, including TBI Warrior Foundation, Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center, Kendall County Women's Shelter, Hill Country Mission for Health, Boerne Family YMCA, and more.

Timeline:

0:00 – Radio ad: 23rd Annual Hill Country Wild Game Charity Dinner

1:10 – Interview begins: Richard Wagner joins Baron Wiley on Boerne Radio

1:27 – Event date, location & door time

2:03 – Last year's results: $80,000 raised for 20+ charities

2:26 – 100% volunteer-run; all profits go to charity

2:41 – Local nonprofits that benefit

3:22 – $35 ticket price unchanged for 10 years; auctions & raffles

3:40 – Silent auction: quilts, guns, art, tools — something for everyone

4:15 – Live auction highlights (George Strait signed guitar!)

5:42 – Full menu reveal (including new: fried pig cheeks)

6:28 – Everything cooked fresh on-site; pits fired up before sunrise

7:01 – All-you-can-eat, station-style (go straight to what you want)

7:33 – Sponsor recognition: ads, magazine, slideshow

8:10 – Baron Wiley announced as MC

8:59 – How to donate auction/raffle items

9:15 – Volunteers welcome (no church membership required)

10:09 – Raffle details: card raffle, 5-gun raffle, bucket raffle

10:26 – This year's goal: $100,000

11:18 – Kids tickets $5; kids under 12

11:51 – Closing radio ad & call to action

Tickets & info: stjohnlutheran.com/wildgamedinner

Original Air Date:  April 4th, 2026 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Boost Boerne Business hosted by Baron Wiley