Trail Life Banquet 2025
The Trail Life Banquet offers a chance to support young boys in their journey to leadership while enjoying delicious food and great entertainment.
Price per plate – $15
Location – Graves Memorial Baptist Church (4617 Oak Grove Road, North Little Rock, AR 72118)
Due to continued renovations following a fire at Crystal Valley Baptist Church, this year’s banquet will be held at Graves Memorial Baptist Church.
This fundraising event is designed to raise support for the discipleship and mentorship goals of Trail Life Troop AR-1031. All proceeds received will help cover costs associated with Troop activities and events throughout the year, including camp outs, hikes, outreach projects, training materials, and more.
Our Banquet menu will feature dishes prepared by Chef Brandon Douglas, instructor with the Pulaski Technical College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute and former competitor in Arkansas’ Diamond Chef and Arkansas Chef’s Culinary Classic competitions:
- Appetizer: Foxes “Forage” Berry Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Main Entrée Choices:
- Navigator’s Blackened Chicken with Charred Lemon Chablis Sauce
- 1031 Spice-Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket with Blackberry Barbecue Sauce
- Sides: Chef’s Choice Camp Inspired Sides
- Dessert Choices: Dutch Oven Cobbler ala Mode
In addition to preparing the menu, Brandon will help lead a team of Trailmen to work as servers throughout the event.
Brandon and his family are strong supporters of the Trail Life Program being active Troop members of Bryant’s Troop AR-1990. Being a church member of Crystal Valley Baptist Church, Brandon is also a regular mentor to the boys of Troop AR-1031.
Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Trailmen. Showcasing their talents and testimonies, our young men will offer an evening of music, story telling, and skill demonstrations.
Those interested in donating more than the standard $15 price per plate are welcome to do so. Checks may be made out to “Crystal Valley Baptist Church” with a memo marked for “Trail Life.” Online donations are also receivable through Paypal (separately from reserving a banquet ticket). Click here to make a donation.
