An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River: Take Me to the River

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
Take Me to the River

BUY TICKETS

We're thrilled to welcome you back to our annual fall fundraiser for the first time in two years. This year, get ready to choose your own adventure by selecting from four river-focused experiences in and around the historic Nicollet Island Pavilion to kick off the evening. You'll have the option of a behind-the-scenes tour of Saint Anthony Falls Labs, a hands-on prairie restoration, a clean water science and food tasting featuring innovative river-friendly crops, or arts activities inspired by the Mississippi River. 

You'll also enjoy refreshments and seasonal fare, a river-themed live auction and raffle, and hear about our work to achieve our vision of a transformed and thriving Mississippi River. 

Purchase tickets by September 10 to secure your spot on the adventure of your choice. Space is limited.

Thank you to our generous corporate sponsors!

Take Me to the River corporate sponsors

Become an event sponsor

Sponsors provide vital financial support, helping to cover the event costs, expand outreach, and enhance credibility, all while allowing Friends of the Mississippi River to stay focused on our mission. In return, sponsors gain visibility and goodwill, along with exclusive benefits only available to our generous sponsors.

Corporate opportunities

For more information, please check out our corporate sponsorship kit or contact FMR Development Director Sara DeKok at sdekok@fmr.org.

Individual opportunities

For more information, please check out our individual sponsorship kit or contact FMR Individual Gifts Officer Tessa Enroth at tenroth@fmr.org.

Questions?

If you wish to RSVP by phone or have an accessibility- or disability-related request to make your evening more enjoyable, please contact John Briel at 651-477-0910.

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