United Way’s annual campaign seeks to raise essential funding for programs in our four-county region. Join us in our campaign kickoff events as we come together to build a better tomorrow for all!
2026 Campaign Kickoffs
Thank you for joining us at the Cleveland Kickoff with the Annual "Cherry Creek Days!"
Stay tuned for information on the 2027 Campaign Kickoffs.
Cleveland Kickoff with the Annual "Cherry Creek Days"
Friday, June 13
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Large Family Style Pork Chop Feed @ the Fire Hall!
Thank you for joining us at the Eagle Lake Kickoff with "Summer Sounds!"
Stay tuned for information on the 2027 Campaign Kickoffs.
Eagle Lake Kickoff with Summer Sounds
July 18
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Join us for live music under the water tower!
Elysian Kickoff
August 16
Scoops Ice Cream (105 E Main St, Elysian, MN 56028)
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Lake Crystal Kickoff at the Annual Lake Crystal Cruz-IN
July 24
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Madison Lake Kickoff: National Night to Unite
August 5
5 - 8 PM
North Shore Park
Mankato/North Mankato Kickoff: Game Show Edition
Tuesday, July 29
12 PM - 1 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - Banquet Hall
Thank you for joining us at the Mapleton Kickoff with "Songs on the Lawn!"
Stay tuned for information on the 2027 Campaign Kickoffs.
Mapleton Kickoff with "Songs on the Lawn"
July 10
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Free Live Music for All @ Heritage Park!
St. Peter Kickoff with Oktoberfest
September 27
12:00 - 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Nicollet County Fairgrounds
Waseca Kickoff: Bean Bag Tournament
September 18
3:00 - 5:00 pm
The Mill Event Center (310 2nd Ave SW, Waseca, MN 56093)
If you are interested in becoming a Pacesetter recognized at Kickoff by giving a corporate gift of $500+ before the event, please contact our office at 507-345-4551 or BarbK@MankatoUnitedWay.org.