South Carolina

Opening Season Kickoff 2026

SC Hunters for the Hungry - Share the Harvest
First Annual

Opening Season Kickoff

A Wild Game Dinner Benefitting SC Hunters for the Hungry
Date
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time
Doors 6:00 PM
Location
Phillips Market CenterWest Columbia, SC

Kick Off Deer Season With Us

Gather your friends and family for an evening of deer camp at the First Annual Opening Season Kickoff, a benefit dinner for SC Hunters for the Hungry.

Enjoy fun, food, and fellowship with a wild game feast from presenting sponsor Southern Boys Disaster Relief Team. Hear from our partners on how your generosity is putting venison on the table for families across South Carolina. Support the cause with a silent auction, raffles, and games featuring firearms, hunting gear, trips, home décor, and more.

Admission includes a wild game dinner and complimentary beer & wine.

What to Expect

Wild Game Dinner

Prepared and served by the Southern Boys Disaster Relief Team.

Silent Auction

Bid on gear, getaways, and one-of-a-kind items.

Raffles

Firearms, hunting gear, trips, home decor, and more.

Games & Fellowship

An evening with the hunters and partners behind the mission.

Southern Boys Disaster Relief Team
Presenting Sponsor

Southern Boys Disaster Relief Team

Preparing the wild game dinner and helping make this first annual event possible.

Tickets & Tables

Tickets

$20
Youth Ticket (17 & under)
$40
Single Ticket
$70
Couples Ticket

Sponsor Tables

$250
Cook
Reserved table for 4.
$500
Guide
Reserved table for 8.
$1,200
Outfitter
Reserved table for 8, premium.
$2,500
Huntmaster
Reserved table for 8. Includes bar, auction, or raffle sponsorship.

Admission includes a wild game dinner and complimentary beer & wine.

Reserve Your Seat

To reserve your seat, contact Rick Counts, Executive Director, at 803-312-3276 or email [email protected].

Firearm prizes: Must be 21 or older. Winner is responsible for completing all applicable federal and state requirements; firearms will be transferred through a licensed dealer. Fees for shipping may apply — call for details.

SC Hunters for the Hungry is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Ticket purchases and sponsorships support venison donation to food banks, shelters, and community kitchens across South Carolina.

Getting There

Phillips Market Center
117 Ballard Ct
West Columbia, SC 29172

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When

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Doors 6:00 PM