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Bet on a Night to Remember!

Join us for an evening of glitz, giving, and a roaring good time! 

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Reserve Your Spot Before It Is Sold Out!

Buy individual tickets or reserve a table of 8 with your friends.

Attendance at our Basket Auctions fill up fast! Grab your friends and get your tickets NOW so you don't miss out on the fun!  Pre-purchase your tickets online now for $40 or $50 at the door the day of the event. 

Buy Your Tickets Now!

What's Shakin' at the Speakeasy

SILENT AUCTIONS

WINE & WHISKEY PULL

SILENT AUCTIONS

 Browse and bid on over 80 incredible baskets filled with goodies generously donated by local businesses. Enjoy the thrill of outbidding your friends throughout the night—because a little friendly competition makes the winnings even sweeter! 

LIVE AUCTIONS

WINE & WHISKEY PULL

SILENT AUCTIONS

 Feel the excitement as our most coveted baskets higher value items take center stage! Jump into the action, raise your paddle, and experience the thrill of a live auction—where quick bids, big energy, and a little friendly rivalry make every win unforgettable. 

WINE & WHISKEY PULL

WINE & WHISKEY PULL

GAMES OF OPPORTUNITY

For just $25 a pull, play our Plinko game to win anything from a smooth everyday sip to a top-shelf favorite. Every pull is a guaranteed win, and all proceeds support our community grants and scholarships. Cheers to giving back in true speakeasy style! 

GAMES OF OPPORTUNITY

GAMES OF OPPORTUNITY

GAMES OF OPPORTUNITY

 Step up to the tables and try your luck—purely for fun! Play Black Jack, Poker, and Roulette to earn chips throughout the night, then convert your winnings into tickets for a chance to win from a select set of high-value prizes. No real gambling here… just plenty of laughs, friendly rivalry, and a thrilling taste of speakeasy-style excitement! 

JAIL & BAIL

GAMES OF OPPORTUNITY

OPPORTUNITY PRIZES

 Add a little mischief to your night with our Jail & Bail fundraiser! Pay to “arrest” your friends and have them escorted to our speakeasy-style jail—then watch them scramble to make bail. The best part? Those behind bars can even call friends outside the event to help spring them free! It’s all in good fun and all for a great cause. 

OPPORTUNITY PRIZES

GAMES OF OPPORTUNITY

OPPORTUNITY PRIZES

 Try your luck with our exciting lineup of opportunity prizes! With so many great items up for grabs, every ticket is a chance to win big. Get six chances for just $5 and see if fortune favors you—because someone has to win… why not you? .

Putting on the Ritz: Attire Guidelines

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 Get ready to shine, darling — it’s time to bring the glamour of the Roaring Twenties to Fort Leonard Wood! Channel your creativity and show up as if you stepped out of the pages of a 1920's fashion magazine!

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Step out in your finest flapper fringe, sequins, pearls, feathers, or dapper pinstripes. Whether you go full-on vintage chic or add just a touch of Jazz Age flair, we can’t wait to see your twenty's-inspired finery light up the night. 

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 Remember — this is your chance to dress to dazzle, play in style, and celebrate for a cause. The champagne may be sparkling, but you’ll be the real star of the evening!  It is not required, but it is a whole lot of fun!

Fort Leonard Wood Base Access Information

The Roaring Hearts Speakeasy & Basket Auction will be held at Nutter Field House on Fort Leonard Wood, a secured military installation. All attendees who do not have a valid DoD-issued ID card must obtain a base access pass prior to entry.


To make your arrival smooth and stress-free, we strongly encourage all non-DoD guests to pre-register for base access. Pre-registering allows Fort Leonard Wood security to process your information ahead of time — meaning your pass will be ready for quick pickup the day of the event.

 

Important Information & Required Documents


When applying for your visitor’s pass, please review the following requirements carefully:

  • A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID is required for access.
     
  • If your ID is not REAL ID-compliant, you must bring a secondary form of identification, such as a valid passport or birth certificate.
     
  • Each adult (age 18 and over) must have their own valid form of identification.
     
  • Vehicle operators must present a valid driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance if driving onto the installation.

 

Lines at the Visitor Control Center (VCC) can get long — especially for large events. Pre-register early to save time and enjoy a quicker entry process on event day.


If you have any questions about access requirements, please contact the Fort Leonard Wood Visitor Control Center at (573) 596-0590 before your visit.

It is Important to Pre-register for Your Base Pass

Lines at the Visitor Control Center (VCC) can get long — especially for large events. Pre-register early to save time and enjoy a quicker entry process on event day.


If you have any questions about access requirements, please contact the Fort Leonard Wood Visitor Control Center at (573) 596-0590 before your visit.

Pre-Register NOW!

 You can begin your pre-registration and find full visitor requirements here: 

Pre-register Here

Sponsoring the Roaring Hearts Speakeasy Basket Auction

By becoming a sponsor, donating a basket, or contributing goods or services, your business directly supports our mission to strengthen local military families. Each year, the Fort Wood Community Spouses’ Club raises funds for community grants and scholarships, proudly giving nearly $42,000 last year—and this year, we’re aiming even higher with a goal of $50,000 to reinvest back into our community.

Sponsors enjoy meaningful recognition through event signage, digital and printed materials, social media highlights, and VIP perks depending on sponsorship level. Whether you join us as a top-tier sponsor or donate a basket for bidding, your generosity helps fuel an unforgettable night of giving and community impact.

If your business would like to make a difference—and enjoy fantastic exposure in the process—we’d be honored to have you partner with us.

Different Ways to Sponsor and Donate to the Basket Auction

The Gatsby Circle

The Flapper Society

The Flapper Society

This $1000 platinum sponsorship comes with 8 reserved premium VIP tickets for the Basket Auction, verbal recognition at event, company logo on our step and repeat backdrop, logo on all printed and digital materials, and on the FWCSC website and event social media pages. 

Only 4 spots available. 

The Flapper Society

The Flapper Society

The Flapper Society

This $500 gold sponsorship comes with 4 reserved tickets for the Basket Auction, verbal recognition at the event, logo on all printed and digital materials, and on the FWCSC website and event social media pages. 

Only 6 spots available. 

The Charleston Club

The Flapper Society

The High-Roller Club

This $300 silver sponsorship gets your company logo on all digital promotional materials. This includes a dedicated thank you post on the FWCSC website and event social media pages.

Only 8 spots available. 

The High-Roller Club

The Bee's Knees Benefactor

The High-Roller Club

Our $750 High-Roller Club sponsorships bring the fun to life by supporting the event’s opportunity gaming tables—adding excitement, energy, and a true speakeasy vibe to the evening. Game Table sponsors have their logo on display at a specific game table and have their logo on all printed and digital materials, and on the FWCSC website and event social media pages. 

Only 7 tables available. 

The Highball Society

The Bee's Knees Benefactor

The Bee's Knees Benefactor

 A toast to those who keep spirits high — literally! Members of The Highball Society fuel the fun of our Wine & Whisky Pull with their thoughtful contributions. Their generosity ensures every Plinko game played adds a little more excitement to the night.

We welcome bottles of wine, whiskey, and other spoirits to add to our offering. 

The Bee's Knees Benefactor

The Bee's Knees Benefactor

The Bee's Knees Benefactor

Our Bee's Knees Benefactors are the lifeline of our event, ensuring sweet success by donating themed baskets, gift cards, and high value items for both our live and silent auctions. Every donation—big or small—helps make the event a roaring success. All auction donors will be recognized in the event program and on Facebook. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to us at fwcscbasketauction@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question about the Roaring Hearts Speakeasy and Basket Auction Event..

 The Roaring Hearts Speakeasy & Basket Auction is one of the Fort Wood Community Spouses’ Club’s largest annual fundraisers! Guests will enjoy an evening of opportunity-style games, a wine & whiskey pull, jail and bail, live and silent auctions, and more — all while supporting FWCSC’s Community Grants & Scholarship Program. 


Saturday, February 28, 2025
Nutter Field House, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the fun continues until 10:00 PM!


For the safety and comfort of all guests, this event is reserved for adults only. We kindly ask that no children attend the Basket Auction. 


Tickets are available online through Zeffy, our secure payment platform. Your digital ticket will be emailed to you after purchase — simply bring it (printed or on your phone) to check in at the event.


If you do not have a DoD-issued ID, you will need to register for a visitor’s pass to enter Fort Leonard Wood. We highly recommend pre-registering in advance to save time when picking up your pass on the day of the event. Learn more and pre-register here:
https://home.army.mil/wood/my-fort/visitors-access


We encourage (but do not require) guests to dress in their best Roaring Twenties or Gatsby-inspired attire. Think pearls, sequins, fringe, fedoras, and pinstripes — it’s your time to shine in 1920s style! 


 The evening will include:

  • Games of Opportunity to include Black Jack and Poker tables (for fun, not cash winnings) 
  • Dozens of themed baskets for both live and silent auction items 
  • Opportunity prizes
  • Wine and Whiskey Pull
  • Jail & Bail fun
  • Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar 
  • Music, photo ops, and plenty of sparkle!


 All proceeds benefit the FWCSC Community Grants & Scholarship Program, which funds local nonprofit organizations and provides educational scholarships to military families. 


Yes! You can support the event — and our mission — by making a tax-deductible donation through our Zeffy or by sponsoring a table, prize, or donating a basket/item for auction. Every dollar helps us make a bigger impact! 

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/supporting-the-fwcsc


 You can reach us anytime at fwcscbasketauction@gmail.com or through our website’s contact form. We’re happy to help! 


THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR ROARING HEARTS SPEAKEASY AND BASKET AUCTION!

If you have any questions please email our Basket Auction Chair at basketauctionfwcsc@gmail.com 

or by clicking on the button below. 

Email our Basket Auction Chair

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THE FWCSC IS A NON-FEDERAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENT STATUS. 

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