BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@minnesotamycologicalsociety.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260205T231404Z URL:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/events/2026-mms-awards-banquet -and-silent-auction/ SUMMARY:2026 MMS Awards Banquet and Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:\n2026 MMS Awards Banquet and Silent Auction\n\n\n\nAll \;M innesota Mycological Society members \;are warmly invited to join us f or the \;2026 Annual Awards Banquet &\; Silent Auction—a relaxed and celebratory afternoon spent honoring our community and the fungi that connect us all. Join fellow members at the beautiful \;Midland Hills C ountry Club \;for a midday gathering filled with good food\, great com pany\, and moments of recognition and inspiration.\n\n\n\n🎟 Tickets —  \;Register Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary\n\n\n\n11:00 am \; |&nb sp\; Welcome! Social hour\, cash bar\, silent auction bidding\, raffle tic kets for sale (cash or personal check only)\, preview photo contest entrie s\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 noon  |  Indulge! Mushroom-forward luncheon\, by executive chef Dave Nelson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[ Silent auction bidding closes ]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 pm \; | Celebrate!Raffle drawing (must be presen t to win)Opening remarks\, MMS President Peter Martignacco2026 photo conte st awards2026 Golden Chanterelle award\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nStarter  \; | \; Smoked Wood Ear Salad (peppery arugula tossed with roasted bee ts\, toasted pine nuts\, and a bright balsamic-tomato vinaigrette)\n\n\n\n Main \; | \; Braised Hen‑of‑the‑Woods Maitake (served alongs ide roasted root vegetables and finished with a savory mushroom consommĂ© and citrus-herb gremolata)\n\n\n\nDessert \; | \; Candy Cap Semifr eddo (a velvety\, chilled ice cream featuring the natural maple notes of c andy cap mushrooms\, garnished with apricot\, toasted pistachios\, and por cini shortbread)\n\n\n\nIf you have dietary restrictions\, please let us k now so the chef can prepare to accommodate any needs. Note: The image on t he right features a sampling of previous years’ dishes. \n\n\n\n\nSilent auction and raffle\n\n\n\nSilent auction\n\n\n\n\nAll silent auction item s will be hosted on \;Givebutter \;this year. This online format a llows both banquet attendees and those unable to join in person to bid on our most unique and sought‑after items. Select items will be available f or preview soon (watch for an email).\n\n\n\nForays and hands‑on experie nces \;open for bidding on \;March 1.\n\n\n\nAll remaining items —including goods\, artwork\, baskets—open for bidding on \;March 6 .\n\n\n\nBidding for all items closes at 1:00 PM on March 7.\n\n\n\nTo pla ce bids\, you’ll register as a bidder on Givebutter. If you already boug ht tickets through Givebutter\, simply sign in with the same email when pr ompted.\n\n\n\nAll winning bids must be paid by credit card through Givebu tter.\n\n\n\n\nRaffle tickets\n\n\n\n\nRaffle tickets can be purchased at the event: $2 apiece or 6 for $10. Tickets must be purchased with cash or personal check. Please note there is no ATM onsite.\n\n\n\nRaffle prizes i n previous years have included things like a gourmet food basket\, grill b asket\, or case of Headwater premium mushroom beverage.\n\n\n\nYou must be present at the time of the raffle drawing to win.\n\n\n\n\nTickets and re gistration\n\n\n\nAll attendees must be registered. Note that only MMS mem bers can purchase tickets and register attendees\, but members can and are encouraged to invite/register guests\, including non-members.\n\n\n\n\n$4 5 per person\n\n\n\nRegistration closes Saturday\, February 28 at 12:00 m idnight\, or when tickets are sold out.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration will be capp ed at 144 people. If registration fills up before you are able to secure t ickets\, you can ask to join the waitlist. We will notify you if spots bec ome available.\n\n\n\n🎟 Tickets — \;Register Now\n\n\n\nCancellat ion and refunds\n\n\n\nIf you purchase tickets and then find yourself unab le to attend\, we will issue refunds up to 1 week before the event. After February 27\, all sales will be final. Contact us if you would like to request a cancellation and refund.  \n\n\n\nParking and entrance\n\n\n\n Ample\, free parking is available at the event venue. \;\n\n\n\nWhile there will be signage inside directing you to our banquet room\, it will b e easiest if you enter the building at the far right door as you are looki ng at the front of the country club from the parking lot.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. stk-dffe9d0 .stk-block-heading__text{text-shadow:none !important\;}FOR MOR E INFORMATION\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is required through Give ButterCheck out Midland Hill's Website for additional resources\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2026/02/Event_Banquet_feature.jpg CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings LOCATION:Midland Hills Country Club\, 2001 Fulham St\, Roseville\, MN\, 551 13\, United States GEO:45.001099;-93.1969 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2001 Fulham St\, Roseville\ , MN\, 55113\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Midland Hills Coun try Club:geo:45.001099,-93.1969 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR