About the FUNraiser
It’s almost time for the Friends of the Library’s most anticipated annual event, the Mini Golf FUN Raiser! This fun Yorkville tradition is a popular community event that breaks up the post-holiday doldrums with 18 holes of festive, family-friendly mini golf played INSIDE the library! After the excitement of the holidays wears off and cabin fever is settling in, the Mini Golf FUN Raiser is just the ticket for families to get out of the house and have some fun! Locals love this off-beat Yorkville tradition where 18 uniquely themed holes of mini golf are set up and played inside the Yorkville Public Library, creating family memories, and building a sense of community through sportsmanship, creativity, and good, clean fun!
Tickets
Don’t forget to grab your tickets! Tickets for the Mini Golf FUN Raiser can be purchased in advance or at the door the day of the event. Each ticket is good for one round of golf for one patron. Tickets are not required for attendees who do not wish to golf. Mini golf tickets are $5 per golfer regardless of which purchasing method you select. Please note that all ticket sales for this event are nonrefundable.
Tickets can be purchased at the Yorkville Public Library Circulation Desk during library hours beginning Friday, November 24. Please note that in-person ticket sales at the library are cash-only. This is the only way to get a physical ticket. Mini Golf FUN Raiser tickets make excellent stocking stuffers and great gifts for families looking to give experiences rather than items this year!
New this year! Beginning 8:00am on Monday, November 27, digital tickets can be purchased online through the Yorkville Parks and Recreation online registration portal on behalf of the Yorkville Public Library. Digital tickets will be available at 8:00am, Monday, November 27 – 12:00pm on Friday, February 2 by visiting https://bit.ly/MiniGolfFUNRaiserTickets.
Ticket purchases through this portal are directed straight to the library at the time of purchase. If you purchase a ticket online, your receipt will serve as your ticket(s) to the event, you will not receive a separate physical ticket(s). Patrons choosing to purchase tickets digitally will need to either sign in to an existing account if you have participated in Yorkville Parks and Recreation programs in the past, or create an account in order to purchase tickets digitally. Please note that the Recreation Refund Policy printed on the receipt does not apply to Mini Golf ticket sales. All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable for this event. The day of the event, there will be a check-in for digital ticket purchases. Please have your receipt available. If you have trouble registering online, please call City Hall at 630-553-4350 for online ticket purchase assistance. All other Mini Golf FUN Raiser questions can be directed to Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator Katelyn Gregory at kgregory@yorkville.il.us.
Mini golf tickets will also be available for purchase at the door the day of the Mini Golf FUN Raiser. Tickets will be available for cash purchase or card (small convenience fee added for credit card purchases made at the event).
Sponsorship Information
Why choose us? The Mini Golf FUN Raiser is more than just an afternoon of community-building fun, it is an important source of financial support for the Yorkville Library. Since its beginning in 2014, the Mini Golf FUN Raiser has raised over $50,000 in financial support from businesses and our community. The proceeds from this event go directly to supporting programs and events offered through the Yorkville Public Library. We understand that in a community this size, you are asked for donations by many charitable causes, and we hope you consider the Yorkville Public Library among the worthwhile causes you choose to support.
Are you ready to tee up? The Friends of the Yorkville Library is excited to offer you the opportunity to be a part of this event while supporting the Yorkville Library through sponsorship and/or donations for our raffle.
Please take the time to review the sponsorship opportunities, and the raffle donation information. Available to you are several options offering various exposure opportunities and price points to fit your marketing budget and needs. Due to the popularity of this event, sponsorship will give your business extensive exposure within the Yorkville community while also providing fun family memories to those who attend!
If you would like to sponsor the Mini Golf FUN Raiser, please contact Marketing Coordinator Katelyn Gregory at kgregory@yorkville.il.us.
Raffle Details
One of the most highly anticipated part of the Mini Golf FUN Raiser is the annual raffle held in conjunction with the event. Raffle prizes are generously donated by local businesses, families, and organizations to help us raise funds for library programming throughout the year.
Raffle ticket sales will begin in January ($1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets.) Raffle items will be on display in the Yorkville Library lobby throughout the month of January to catch public interest. Donators to the raffle will be able to include branded items and business cards to their donation if they so choose. During this time tickets will be available for purchase ($1 per ticket of $5 for 6 tickets) during library hours and available also on the day of the event. At the Mini Golf event, raffle ticket holders will place their ticket in the jar(s) for the item(s) that they wish to have a chance to win. Winners will be drawn at approximately 4:00pm on the day of the event. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
If you would like to donate a raffle item, please contact Marketing Coordinator Katelyn Gregory at kgregory@yorkville.il.us. All items for the raffle must be received by the library by December 8, 2023 for inclusion.
