Support public education through LPEF’s Bowtie Raffle! As part of our past Bowtie Classic Golf Outing, the Bowtie Raffle raised $6,000 last year for students, educators and schools. With your help, our new raffle format will continue providing enhanced educational experiences this year!

Prizes are being finalized and will include an e-bike from Smith’s Bike Shop and more!

Check back for prize details and info about purchasing tickets starting in August 2026!

Drawing info:
September 18, 2026

Veterans Memorial Stadium,
400 East Ave N, La Crosse, WI

Halftime of Central vs Logan High Football game

Need not be present to win.

Proceeds to benefit LPEF, Raffle License No. R0025814-A-26538

The Bowtie Raffle carries on the name of our beloved Charlie Miller Bowtie Classic Golf Outing that was named in honor and memory of Dr. Charles Miller III, a co-founder of LPEF and a longtime member of the Board of Education in La Crosse. Dr. Miller, who was known for his signature bowties, died unexpectedly while playing racquetball in May 2011. From 2014 – 2025, the Bowtie Classic raised impactful support for public education, with the generous involvement of Dr. Miller’s family and many community supporters along the way.