Men's Event

Each year, Greater Mankato Area United Way’s annual Men’s Event welcomes regional men 21+ to a casual, fun-filled night of games, food/drink samples, raffles and silent auction to raise awareness of United Way programs.


Raffle Winners 2026

Congratulations to the Men's Event Raffle Winners! Thank you for all who purchased tickets. All winners have been contacted.

 

$10 RAFFLE

Prize 1. 7 Days/Nights at Alabama Gulf Shores, 1 br, Sept-Dec 2026, donated by Joe Frederick, Sr.

Winner: Rudy Kleist

 

Prize 2. Mankato MoonDogs 20-Person Doghouse Suite Outing, donated by Mankato MoonDogs

Winner: Andrew Bittner

 

Prize 3. 5x8 Utility Trailer, donated by Blackhawk Equipment

Winner: Nick Maxwell

 

Prize 4. 4 Twins Tickets & Game-Used Memorabilia, donated by Carlstrom Home Inspections, LLC

Winner: Victor Rios

 

Prize 5. Grilla Pie-Ro Wood Pellet Pizza Oven, donated by Lloyd Management

Winner: Tyson Sowder

 

Prize 6. $500 Gift Card to Rooms & Rest, donated by Rooms & Rest

Winner: Kelly Hokeness

 

Prize 7. $300 Gift Card to Schmidt's Meat Market, donated by Busch Lawrence Group

Winner: Andrew Bittner

                                  

$20 RAFFLE                        

U-Line 24 Inch Wide 5.5 Cu. Standing Indoor/Outdoor Kegerator with Perlick Tap, donated by DeGrood's / Lee & Jane Carlstrom

Winner: Jeff Wersal

Presenting Sponsor:

Rolls-Royce Solutions

 

Men's Event Raffles

$10 RAFFLE:

Men's Event raffle tickets are available now for $10 each! Purchase a ticket for your chance to win one of seven prizes while also benefiting Greater Mankato Area United Way's work. Cash/check only. Purchase at the Greater Mankato Area United Way office or from a Men’s Event committee member. Need NOT be present to win. Drawing is at the Men's Event on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at ISG Field. Click for flyer.

  1. 7 Days/Nights at Alabama Gulf Shores, 1 br, Sept-Dec 2026, donated by Joe Frederick, Sr.

  2. Mankato MoonDogs 20-Person Doghouse Suite Outing, donated by Mankato MoonDog

  3. 5x8 Utility Trailer, donated by Blackhawk Equipment

  4. 4 Twins Tickets & Game-Used Memorabilia, donated by Carlstrom Home Inspections, LLC

  5. Grilla Pie-Ro Wood Pellet Pizza Oven, donated by Lloyd Management

  6. $500 Gift Card to Rooms & Rest, donated by Rooms & Rest

  7. $300 Gift Card to Schmidt's Meat Market, donated by Busch Lawrence Group

$20 RAFFLE:

U-Line 24 Inch Wide 5.5 Cu. Standing Indoor/Outdoor Kegerator with Perlick Tap

Donated by DeGrood's / Lee & Jane Carlstrom

Enjoy your favorite beers, ciders, and soft drinks on tap on your patio with this 24 inch Indoor/Outdoor Keg Refrigerator. This kegerator fits up to one 1/4 slim barrel and one 1/6 barrel or one standard 1/4 barrel. Single or double tap tower kits available. The cabinet, toe-kick, and full-wrap door are finished in stainless steel. Shelves included. Perlick single tap included.

Note: Prize does not include the single tap kit, which would need to be purchased separately (coupler, gage, CO2, cleaning kit, etc).

Purchase $20 raffle tickets during the Men's Event on Wednesday, June 10 from 5-9 p.m. at ISG Field (601 Reed St., Mankato). Need not be present to win. Cash/check only. See below for full House Rules.

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All raffle drawings will take place 7:30 p.m. on June 10, 2026 at ISG Field. Winners will be called if not present. Cash/check only. The purchase of only one ticket is required to enter the raffle. Must be 18 or older to purchase ticket or win prize. Winner responsible for any applicable fees or taxes. Problem gambling helpline number: 1-800-333-HOPE.

Greater Mankato Area United Way | 127 S. 2nd St #190, Mankato, MN 56001 | 507-345-4551

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All Volunteers Welcome!

Join in the fun by volunteering to help make the Men's Event a success!

Volunteers help make Men's Event possible, serving as committee members, raffle sellers and event volunteers. Night-of volunteers mainly help in running the competitive games.

Sign up to volunteer by clicking here.

For more information about getting involved with other volunteer opportunities, please contact volunteer@mankatounitedway.org.

 

2026 Men's Event Committee Members

  • Joe Block, All Set Processing 
  • Cody Booker, Maschka Personal Injury
  • Ian Carlstrom, Carlstrom Home Inspections, LLC
  • Jerrel Flanagan, Mankato Motors - Nissan
  • Joe Frederick, Jr., Buffalo Wild Wings - Event Co-Chair
  • Ryan Greene, Old National Bank
  • Erik Hagedorn, West Bank
  • Lance Jeppson, Pioneer Bank
  • Mitch Kleist, MAYBA
  • John Kuchinka, Kato Engineering
  • Jeff Lang, Radio Mankato
  • Justin Neumann, Mankato Dept. of Public Safety
  • Dakota Odermann, Midwestern Construction
  • Walker Regier, Mankato MoonDogs
  • Jesse Severson, Mankato Motors
  • Chris Willaert, Chris Willaert Farmers Insurance Agency - Event Co-Chair
  • Bethany Lutheran College
  • Elite Home Inspections
  • LeadCar Toyota
  • Meyer & Norland Financial Group
  • Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic
  • Pioneer Bank
  • Ramer Retirement Resources
  • Scheels

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

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