Our annual iCare Community Event kicks off on Thursday evening with a banquet filled with wonderful food and fellowship. On Friday we have live bands and delicious food, and Saturday’s activities include an auction, a festival of food, 5K race, and FREE children’s activities.
This event helps raise essential funds for the ongoing efforts of Blessings of Hope and provides a platform for supporters to learn more about what we do.
Date: May 29 – 31, 2025
Location: 1850 Diamond Station Road, Ephrata, PA
iCare Matching Grant!
Donate towards our iCare matching grant to double your impact! This event is fully sponsored and all proceeds go towards making an impact in people’s lives. Your support makes a lasting difference!
THURSDAY, MAY 29
BANQUET
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Dinner Is Served- Amish Wedding Meal
7:15 PM: Presentation
Tickets for the banquet not only provide for a nice meal out among friends, but also support the mission of Blessings of Hope to help feed at-risk families.
Individual Banquet Ticket:
$60.00
Sponsor Table of 8:
$400.00
FRIDAY, MAY 30
CONCERT & FOOD
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Festival of Food Including Soft Pretzels and Brisket
6:30 PM: Gospel Concert Begins- Free Will Offering
Performers:
Amos Raber
Matt & Nimmie
No Registration Required.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
FOOD & ACTIVITIES
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Festival of Food
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: FREE Children’s Activities (Bounce Houses and Barrel Train Rides)
Auction
9:00 AM: Auction Begins Donate Items Here
See featured auction items here: iCare Auction
Spikeball Tournament
9:00 AM: Tournament Begins
$50 per team.
Call or text Bruce Miller at 254-266-5652 to register.
5K Race and Fun Run
6:30 AM: Race Check In/ Registration
$35 per person. Registration available onsite.
7:30 AM: Race Starts
8:15 AM: Children’s Fun Run Starts
$10 per child. Registration available onsite.
volunteer opportunities
We depend heavily on volunteers to make iCare happen each year. Hundreds of people come together to put on this fun, family friendly event and raise funds for Blessings of Hope.
Would you like to join in on the fun and hard work to make this event a success?
Raffle Prizes
Buy your raffle tickets anytime before Saturday, May 31, at 4:00 PM for a chance to win these amazing prizes.
- 1 for $10
- 3 for $20
- 20 for $100
You can purchase an unlimited number of tickets. The more tickets you buy the more of a chance you have of being a winner. Winners will be contacted after the event and can pick up items at the Selection Center in Lancaster. Have fun!
All proceeds go towards bringing Hope to people in need!
