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
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!
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
Minute to Win It: Mankato/North Mankato Kickoff
Tuesday, July 29
12 PM - 1 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center - Banquet Hall
Below: Last year's Mankato kickoff flyer
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
12:00 - 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.