Bloom is Back In-Person This Summer!

Date posted: May 24, 2021

Susan Robertson, Mendy Ringer, Andy Ringer & Lincoln Jimenz

(L to R) Susan Robertson, Mendy Ringer, Andy Ringer & Lincoln Jimenez (Indian Hill) attend the 2019 Bloom fundraiser.

Written by Mendy Ringer, 2021 Bloom Chair

Come out and support Stepping Stones, one of our most inspiring local organizations!

Stepping Stones’ signature event, Bloom, is back LIVE and completely reimagined! For 2021, it will be a wonderfully NEW experience and a great opportunity to safely celebrate and support the work of Stepping Stones. With this year’s Boots & Bourbon theme and a NEW location, Bloom will be the most interactive and entertaining night of the summer!

What we’ve loved about Bloom in years past will still be the cornerstone. A big, beautiful outdoor tented event? Check. Live music by Catalina Wine Mixer, the hottest band in Cincinnati? Check. Silent auction with head-turning items for bidding? Check. Delicious food and cocktails? Check. The exciting NEW elements will include interactive options like bourbon tastings, signature cocktails, food trucks, mechanical bull riding, axe throwing, giant Jenga, corn hole and more.

If you’ve been waiting to rejoin live events, this is the one to do. It will be outside in a large, open space with fresh air, room to dance and plenty of hand sanitizer! Dust off your favorite boots, bring your friends and join the fun! All proceeds go to the work of Stepping Stones, right here in Cincinnati. What a great opportunity to support our local community!

Tickets are $150 per person and are available for purchase NOW. The Valley View Foundation is located at 790 Garfield Ave. in Milford, Ohio. To order tickets or make a gift to Bloom, visit CincyBloom.org. Volunteers are needed for the event as well. Visit Bit.ly/BloomVolunteers to sign up. For more information, contact Sara Schaser at 513-965-5103 or email Sara.Schaser@SteppingStonesOhio.org.

Who: Stepping Stones
What: Bloom: Boots & Bourbon
When: Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Where: Valley View Foundation, 790 Garfield Avenue Milford, Ohio 45150
Why: To raise money for year-round programs benefiting children, teens and adults with disabilities and to have FUN!

(L to R) Matt Hemberger (Covington) and Allison Mecca (Pleasant Ridge) wear their Western attire to support the 2020 Virtual Bloom.

Lisa and Dirk Schneider (Indian Hill) entertain guests at their 2020 Mini Bloom party.