Hero Sponsors
E S Foods
The team at E S Foods is passionate about school foodservice and helping feed hungry children. Our company was founded to develop products and solutions for school foodservice, and we remain deeply committed to our mission to serve as a resource to nutrition directors and managers. From our initial beginnings we have worked with the following criteria in developing our products.
- “Kid-friendly” and nutritious
- Cost-effective and convenient to serve
- Help increase participation in the school program
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State Farm - Rich Lyon, Agent
I have been a State Farm Agent, in Denver, NC since 2010 and have been blessed to expand our services to a 2nd office location in Boone, NC on November 1, 2023. We help families in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee protect and plan for their future. We are guided by core principles including Doing the Right thing, operating fairly, and having holistic needs-based conversations. We also believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work. I have been honored to serve as the Denver, NC Lake Norman Rotary President. Board Member of the Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse-CAC and remain actively involved in the East Lincoln Area Council and SafeKids Lincoln County. I am a graduate of The Ohio State University.
Lowe's Companies
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Official Media Sponsor
Reach an active, engaged audience with both the desire to live well and the means to do it.
"Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors" reaches 88,000 readers in Denver, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, and Mooresville through monthly half-page print ads and ongoing promotion on the Lake Norman Citizen website. While our advertising will draw thousands to our site, we also encourage sponsors and participants to launch their own campaigns to boost engagement with this exciting event.
Protector Sponsors
Serving Denver, NC since 1976
We’re a family business run by a husband and wife team. Since our founding in 1976, we’ve remained locally owned and operated. We offer a team of the most experienced professionals in the area, focused on flooring and interior design. Our newly-renovated showroom features many of today’s most popular flooring styles and products from the top brand names in the industry including Shaw, Dixie Home, Karastan, and Mohawk. We’re here to handle all of your flooring and design needs, whether you're in need of new hardwood flooring or want to update your window treatments! We are proud to carry top Shaw products including Anso, Caress, Clearly Chic, ClearTouch, EverTouch, Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, and more!
Valley Storage is proud to be a member of the local community.
We’re deeply grateful to Valley Storage - Denver for generously donating a storage unit to support the success of Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors. Their commitment to our mission ensured that critical items were kept organized, secure, and ready when we needed them most — from décor and equipment to event essentials.
Valley Storage delivers the convenience and reliability you want when safeguarding your belongings, with a variety of unit options and trusted storage solutions right here in Denver. If you’re looking for a local storage partner that stands behind you — whether you’re storing business inventory, seasonal gear, or life’s extra treasures — Valley Storage has the space and service to fit your needs.
Premium Cigar Sponsors
Burners Cigar Co.
Burners Cigar Co. was started in 2011 with the goal of creating a truly unique cigar lounge experience in Lake Norman's Birkdale Village.
Since 2011, Burners has grown to become Lake Norman's premier destination for those looking for the very best selection of premium cigars. Whether you visit our original location in Birkdale Village or our newest location in Denver, you'll find the best selection of cigars and a knowledgeable staff!
Whether you're new to premium cigars or a seasoned connoisseur, we invite you to join the experience at Burners Cigar Co.
Drew Estate
Founded in 1996 in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Drew Estate stands as a pillar of innovation in the cigar industry. Known for its vibrant, authentic approach to cigar making, Drew Estate’s mission, “The Rebirth of Cigars,” resonates through its unique portfolio of beloved brands and groundbreaking events. With a commitment to quality and creativity, Drew Estate continues to push the boundaries of the cigar experience, celebrating the culture and community that make cigar smoking a lifestyle without parallel.
Made for the Pour, Built for the Pause
Handcrafted from real whiskey barrels...
Used barrels get hauled to our Southern California shop where the air smells of leather and polish. We sort, cut, and prep each one to become something worthy of the grit it lived through. The oak gets reshaped, the steel gets tightened, and full grain leather gets stitched with care. By the end, that old barrel becomes a recliner - one perfect to enjoy a glass of whiskey on.
every piece carries a story soaked in oak and smoke.
This "Saloon Whiskey" recliner is on display at Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors as a tribute to craftsmanship and shared ritual.
Made from a once-working whiskey barrel and finished by hand, it reflects the same values behind this event: patience, character, and things meant to be enjoyed slowly. While it won’t be used as general seating during the evening, guests are invited to take a moment, sit down, and experience it for themselves.
Go ahead—sit down. That’s the point.