Bourbon & Bowties
Maryland's Premier Charity Event.
Join us each year for fine cocktails, food and fun – and it's all for a great cause!
Our event on May 8, 2025 is SOLD OUT but you can still support our beneficiaries with a one-time donation.
Our Benificiaries
Over the last several years, Bourbon & Bowties has raised more than $800,000 for our charity partners.
At Bourbon and Bowties, we take pride in the positive changes we've fostered in our community. Through our fundraising efforts, we've supported numerous local charities, making a lasting impact on those in need.
Funds raised for local charities
Of funds raised are directly donated to our charity partners.
Show support for our charity partners
Join us in supporting our local community charities.
This Year's Event
The QG Community Charities' annual fundraiser, the area's premier charity event of the year, will be held at the historic B&O Railroad Museum in downtown Baltimore.
Our 2025 event is sold out, but you can still support our charities by making a donation.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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FAQs
We ask our guests to wear bowties during the day and at the event to raise awareness for the charities we're supporting. General attire for all guests is "Preakness Spring."
Parking is plentiful at the B&O Railroad Museum and there will be plenty of security on site.
If you do not feel comfortable driving after the event, we encourage you to contact Uber or Lyft.
Live Auction bidding will begin at 8 pm and will continue until all items are sold. A bid acknowledged by the auctioneer is a legal contract to purchase the item.
Food and beverage service will be suspended for the duration of the Live Auction.
In order to donate and bid in the live auction, you must have a credit card on file.
Be sure to like us on Facebook and Instagram for photos and updates. Let your friends know where you're going on May 8th! Use #BourbonandBowties on Instagram and Facebook.
Still have questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out.