Campaign Kickoffs

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 - 7:00 pm

 

Join us for live music under the water tower!

Eagle Lake kickoff photo

 

Elysian Kickoff

August 16

Scoops Ice Cream (105 E Main St, Elysian, MN 56028)

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

 

Elysian Kickoff

Lake Crystal Kickoff at the Annual Lake Crystal Cruz-IN

July 24

5:00 - 8:00 pm

 

Cruz-IN Logo

Madison Lake Kickoff: National Night to Unite

August 5

5 - 8 PM

North Shore Park

 

Madison Lake kickoff photo

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

Kickoff Facebook Post

 

 

 

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)

2024 Waseca Bean Bag Tournament Winners

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.