VIP admission offers more than early access — it’s an inside look at the heart of Hometown Hero Outdoors and a weekend designed for meaningful connection, elevated access, and unforgettable moments from start to finish.
The Tito’s Signature VIP Experience
More than early access, the Tito’s Signature VIP Experience offers an inside look at the heart of Hometown Hero Outdoors — a curated weekend designed for connection, access, and unforgettable moments.
Friday Night | Behind-the-Scenes Gathering
Stillwater Stills | 6:00–8:00 PM
Step into a long-standing HHO tradition — the relaxed evening held before the gala where our board members, field staff, volunteers, and special guests gather to reconnect and reset.
Hosted at Stillwater Stills, a rustic yet refined venue known for its warm lighting and intimate atmosphere, this evening invites meaningful conversation in an authentic setting.
VIP guests will enjoy:
• Personal access to Gala Keynote Speaker Anthony “AJ” Johnson
• Personal access to 2025 Person of the Year Jonny Castro
• Complimentary light bites
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Exclusive VIP door prize giveaways
• A genuine behind-the-scenes look at HHO in its most authentic form
This is not a formal reception.
It’s where stories are shared and relationships are built.
Saturday | Tito’s Signature Pre-Gala Reception
Loft 214 | 3:30–5:30 PM | 214 S Main St, Stillwater, MN 55082
Before doors open to the general audience, VIP guests enjoy elevated access in a private pre-gala setting.
Your experience includes:
• Exclusive hors d’oeuvres
• Two drink tokens (Tito’s Sponsored)
• VIP-only door prize giveaways
• Priority check-in & entry
• Preferred seating closer to the gala stage
Live Acoustic Performance | Cindy Jo Music (4:30–5:30 PM)
From American Idol and The Voice to opening for Dan + Shay, Craig Morgan, and Sara Evans, Cindy Jo brings high-energy country and powerful vocals to set the tone for the evening.
Additional VIP Benefits
• Early check-in & seamless entry
• Two additional gala drink tokens
• Three-course plated dinner
• Exclusive VIP swag gift featuring select specialty items
VIP tickets are intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy and quality of the experience.
If you’re looking for more than admission — if you want connection, access, and a deeper look into the mission you support — The Tito’s Signature VIP Experience is where your gala weekend begins.
Live Music | Cindy Jo Music
A Minnesota-based country powerhouse, Cindy Jo brings an unmistakable blend of high-energy performance and strong, soulful vocals to the Boots, Suits & Camo Gala experience.
Cindy Jo has appeared on American Idol and The Voice, opened for national acts including Dan + Shay, Craig Morgan, Sara Evans, and Clay Walker, and has performed with organizations such as the Minnesota Wild and St. Paul Saints. Known for her engaging stage presence and authentic sound, she delivers music that feels both classic country and unmistakably her own.
VIP guests receive enhanced access and premium benefits, including early check-in & priority entry, priority seating closer to the gala stage, and a VIP Swag Gift featuring special select items.
VIP tickets are intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy and quality of the experience.
If you’re looking for more than admission — if you want connection, access, and a deeper look into the mission you support — the VIP Experience is where your gala weekend begins.
