Gala 2026 moves to the Minot State Dome, tickets, tables, sponsorships available

MINOT, N.D. - The Minot State University Gala will celebrate a new, yet familiar, venue in the Minot State Dome in 2026.

"Be Our Guest" for the 42nd annual Minot State University Gala, hosted by the Minot State University Alumni Association, on Friday, May 1, at the Minot State Dome. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a social and silent auction, and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Following the Gala, join Minot State for an after-party at the MSU Dome until midnight.

"The Alumni Association Board of Directors is thrilled to bring our biggest celebration of the year back home to MSU's campus," said Courtenay Brekhus, director of alumni engagement. "This year's gala promises to be a vibrant evening full of fun and fundraising. Get ready for an unforgettable night at the MSU Dome!"

The MSU Gala is a premier social event in Minot that includes an elegant dinner, numerous mobile bidding packages, a vibrant live auction, prizes, and entertainment. Proceeds for this event support the Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment, publication of the MSU alumni magazine Connections, alumni programming, and projects that benefit Minot State University and its students.

Individual tickets for the Gala are $75, and tables for eight are still available at the base price of $1,000. The fundraiser is semi-formal. Register for the event by April 10 on the MSU Gala online website.

Individuals and businesses interested in supporting the MSU Gala by purchasing a table, donating a silent auction item, or sponsoring a game or raffle can contact Brekhus by email at [email protected] or by phone at 701-858-3373.