A Fundraiser for GiveHear

Sip & Smoke 2026

Thursday, August 13th 2026

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Event Details - SEE YOU ON THE BRIDGE!

WELCOME TO SIP & SMOKE 2026

Sip & Smoke is GiveHear’s biggest annual fundraising event, ushering in financial support critical to our mission and vision. Event sponsors and attendees play an important role in our ability to make the Gift of Hearing a reality for those we serve.

We will again host our 2026 event at beautiful Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne – in the Pavilion and on the Wells Street Bridge. This year, our event features include:

  • Shigs In Pit Buffet
  • DeBrand Fine Chocolates
  • Cigar Lounge on Wells Street Bridge
  • Singo (Uninterrupted!)
  • Bourbon Bar Access with Upgraded Ticket. Cannot Upgrade at Door.
  • Hosted Beer & Wine
  • Card-Only Bar for Mixed Drinks/Other Liquor
  • Elevated Sponsorship Opportunities
  • By Guest Request, Bridge Open Until 10:00 PM to Extend Your Evening!

BOURBON BAR INFO: We will be hosting a Bourbon Bar for eligible sponsors and eligible ticket holders. GiveHear’s Bourbon Bar is not a cash bar nor can general entry tickets be upgraded at the door for Bourbon Bar access. GiveHear’s Bourbon Bar will feature a variety of quality bourbons. 

PARKING: Free parking is available in the public lot on the south side of Superior Street, across the street from Nowak Supply Co. Paid parking is available in the Harrison Square Garage near the corner of Harrison and Superior Streets. Free street parking after 5 PM is available downtown as well.

To inquire about sponsoring our 2026 Sip & Smoke, please email our Executive Director, Sarah Silva, at Sarah@GiveHear.org

Thanks to You...

2025’s event raised $80,000 to help make the Gift of Hearing a reality for those in our community who would otherwise go without hearing healthcare! We are so grateful for your support! THANK YOU!

Access photos from our 2025 event here.

Thousands of Lives Changed through the Generosity of Others

Unique Patients
5000 +

Unique individuals who have received care through GiveHear since 2011.

Hours Given Back
7500 +

Volunteer hours served by patients through the Circle of Giving.

Hearing Aids Fit
750 +

Hearing aids fit on members of the community who would otherwise not have access to this lifechanging technology.

Stories of Restored Hope

Meet Our Patients

"I'm so excited to have a conversation with my wife again!" - Ervin, after receiving his new hearing aids.
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"I've been waiting so long for this!" - Wanda crying after hearing her granddaughter's voice clearly again.
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"When our family is together and everyone is talking, I feel like I have to just sit out because I miss so much of what is said” - Cindy, before receiving hearing aids
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"I'm so happy!" - Melencio after being fit with a hearing aid.
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"Nothing Slows Her Down" - Astrid's mom after Astrid was fit with an updated set of hearing aids.
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"He started responding to sound as soon as he was fit with a new hearing aid" - Mateo's Parents
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