A massive thank you to everyone who showed up and brought such incredible energy to NickieFest! Because of your generosity, support, and community spirit, we were able to raise critical funds to help stock local food bank shelves and support families who need it most. Events like this remind us how powerful our community is when we come together for a good cause. We couldn’t have done it without every single one of you—thank you for making NickieFest such a meaningful success!

NICKIEFEST 2026: Two Days, One Big Mission

Play. Listen. Give. Join us for a weekend of golf, live music, and community impact. All net proceeds from registrations, raffles, and ticket sales go directly to supporting local families facing food insecurity.

Day 1: The Classic Invitational Golf Outing

• When: Friday, August 28 | 🎯 8:30 AM Registration | 🚀 10:00 AM Shotgun Start

• Where: Oakbrook Golf Club (251 Golf Course Rd, Stoystown, PA 15563)

• The Stakes: High-stakes prizes for the top teams:

  • 🥇 1st Place: $1,000

  • 🥈 2nd Place: $600

  • 🥉 3rd Place: $400

What’s Included in Your Registration:

• On the Course: 18 holes of golf, cart, beverages, and lunch to keep you fueled.

• The Extras: Skill contests, raffle drawings, 50/50 tickets, and games of chance.

• The After-Party: Stick around for the post-outing awards ceremony, evening social, a delicious dinner, and live music!

• Performance by: Mixtape Madness

*Sponsor Deadline Update: We are still actively accepting sponsorships, but please note that the deadline to have logos included on this year's official event t-shirts and signage has passed. 

At this time, sponsors will still receive:

• Dedicated social media shout-outs

Day 2: The Music Celebration

• When: Saturday, August 29 | ⏰ *Details on start time coming soon!

• Where: The Crow’s Nest (510 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, PA)

• The Vibe: The party rolls on! Bring your friends for a full night of live local and regional music, great food, drinks, and high-impact fundraising.

• Performances by: Jessica Watterson, Mixtape Madness, & Even the Odds

The Impact of Your Support

Every swing on the course and every ticket purchased for the music celebration helps fuel our mission. After event costs are covered, profits from NICKIEFEST 2026 are split directly among three incredible organizations fighting hunger right in our backyard:

• 🤝 Helping Hands Food Pantry (Boswell, PA)

• ❤️ St. Francis Sharing & Caring (Hollsopple, PA)

• 🌾 The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (Pittsburgh, PA)

Questions? Please contact Amanda.Makarevich@nciusa.com.