The fifth annual Mardi Gras fundraiser to benefit Austin’s House has a new twist this year. The theme has been changed to a Cowboy Mardi Gras party.

This casual fundraiser will be Feb. 8 at the Carson Valley Inn.

Put on your jeans and celebrate the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday with food, music, dancing, fun games, raffle prizes, and a silent auction.

The party starts at 6pm with a cocktail hour. Then party goers will feast on a BBQ buffet dinner featuring pulled pork and mesquite rubbed chicken with all the trimmings. Wine is included with dinner. Beer and cocktails are also available.

After dinner, the Cowboy Mardi Gras party hits full stride with music, dancing and fun games. Raffle prizes will be drawn every 15 minutes.

Tickets are $50. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Call Austin’s House at (775) 267.6711 to order tickets.

Austin’s House is the only emergency children’s shelter in rural Northern Nevada.