The Meat Raffle is a tavern tradition that’s been around for decades. In recent years, this protein-packed pastime has become something as synonymous with Wisconsin drinking culture as pull tabs, touchdown shots, and the bloody mary beer chaser. They’re great! Honestly, the only people that might not love a Meat Raffle are, well, vegetarians and vegans.
We here at Milwaukee Record feel everyone deserves an opportunity to day drink in a bar while trying to win food (and other items). In that inclusive spirit, we’re proud to present the inaugural Meatless Raffle. The 100% vegetarian version of a Midwest mainstay will take place at Cactus Club on Sunday, March 16 from 1-4 p.m.
During that three-hour span, we’ll be raffling legitimately valuable prize baskets filled with meat-free delicacies, gift cards to vegetarian- and vegan-friendly local establishments (such as Strange Town, Dead Bird Brewing, The National, The Vanguard, Classic Slice, Comet Cafe, Honeypie, Great Lakes Distillery, Semolina, and more), a variety of beverages, apparel, and other great goodies. In addition to the primary raffles we’ll do every 30 minutes, we’ll also have a few 10-liners going as well as our Prize Wheel.
Adding to the raffle-focused fun is Aaron Miller, who will DJ a “Post-Punk Brunch” playlist. Oh, and every 3 Sheeps, Cloudless, and Naturdays purchased during the event will get you a free raffle ticket. There’s NO COVER to attend this all-ages event. (Raffles, 10-liners, and spins all cost money though, duh!) A portion of proceeds from raffles, 10-liners, and Prize Wheel spins will be donated to Kinship Community Food Center.
Join us at Cactus Club on Sunday, March 16 and try to bring home the bacon (figuratively) during what’s sure to be a super weird, super fun event that will support a deserving local organization. We’ll see you there!
