Saturday, February 25, 2017, 6 pm
A sell-out Royal Bash crowd celebrated Mardi Gras (and our kids, of course!) at a new larger venue – the Marriott Minnetonka Southwest. We enjoyed pianists, a magician, a scrumptious dinner, dancing with a fun DJ, and mingling with fellow Hopkins supporters. Together, we raised $182,000!!
A huge thank you to our Royal Bash 2017 sponsors!
You Can Still Help!
This year, Special Appeal contributions fund the third year of Full Steam Ahead. There’s still time to participate. Make your contribution here.
Photos Galore!
We have lots of fun photos of our Royal Bash attendees having a great time. Check out the photo gallery here.
A Fun-Filled Evening!
6:00 pm — Cocktails, Mardi Gras Games & Merriment, Music, Silent Auction!
7:30 pm — Delicious dinner with seating at assigned tables; Silent Auction closes
8:15 pm — Brief Program, Special Appeal & Live Auction
9:00 pm — Dancing with a DJ or quiet conversation by the piano, Dessert & Coffee
Elegant, Larger Venue!
The Marriott Southwest
5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka
Just completed an award-winning renovation
Plenty of free parking.
Scrumptious Food!
Guests enjoyed three delicious dinner options prepared by Chef Seth Bixby Daugherty.
Dancing!
After the program, many of us kicked off your shoes and danced. Our great DJ played lots of requests and kept the dance floor hopping!
Mellow Out!
For guests looking for quiet conversation instead of boisterous dancing, we had a great piano bar.
Festive!
We showed up in our dressy (but not too dressy) attire and sported Mardi Gras masks and beads.
Lively Bidding!
Mobile devices mad it easy to bid on many great silent auction items while still mingling and visiting with friends and neighbors. And of course we had a great Live Auction after dinner, including fabulous experiences and a terrific trip!
Congratulations!
New this year! We held a raffle for a great trip. Our lucky winner (and frequent Bash attendee) Stacy will be able to choose a Caribbean Cruise, a golf outing in Palm Springs, or an adventure in New Orleans.
We hope you’ll join us for Royal Bash 2018!