# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Autumn in the Valley Gala Fundraiser
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the friends and family of Carpenter Nature Center for an evening of fun for a good cause. The Gala is Carpenter's biggest fundraiser of the year, and includes music from local artists, dinner from Lake Elmo Inn Restaurant, a raffle, and online and live auctions. 

Funds raised from this event directly go towards supporting environmental education programs for youth, protecting wildlife habitat in both MN and WI, and providing nature-based recreation opportunities for the St. Croix Valley and Twin Cities communities.

Tickets are $125 which includes a tax-deductible donation. 
PURCHASE BEFORE AUGUST 10 FOR AN EARLYBIRD SPECIAL RATE OF $100.

Sponsorship and table opportunities available!

https://carpenternaturecenter.org/plan-your-visit/annual-events/gala/

For more information or to arrange an item donation, please contact Erika at 651-437-4359 ext. 101 or
erika@carpenternaturecenter.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/autumn-in-the-valley-gala-fundraiser/200030256852538
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN, United States, Minnesota 55033
- **lat**: 44.76554
- **long**: -92.81716
- **full address**: 12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN, United States, Minnesota 55033

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Autumn in the Valley Gala Fundraiser being held?
  - **A:** Autumn in the Valley Gala Fundraiser takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 12805 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN, United States, Minnesota 55033.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Autumn in the Valley Gala Fundraiser?
  - **A:** Autumn in the Valley Gala Fundraiser is organized by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Autumn in the Valley Gala Fundraiser is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hastings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Autumn in the Valley Gala Fundraiser sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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