Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge has annual events to fit the tastes of just about everbody. Whether you enjoy a morning on the lake, an afternoon on the golf course, or an evening at one of our galas, you will find an opportunity to come together with others like you to support Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge and celebrate the freedom that our residents have found from their addictions.
Annual Events
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 7:00am
Al Lindner hosts our annual Fishing Challenge at Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN. Trophies are awarded Walleye, Bass, Pike, Panfish or the popular “mix bag” category. This is a great opportunity to do something you love while helping raise awareness and support for people struggling with addiction!
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 10:00am
Join us for MnTC’s annual Golf Classic at Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson, Wisconsin. Come as an individual or as part of a foursome and spend a day on the greens with other golfers supporting the work of MnTC!
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Join us for our Second Annual Walk for Hope and NEW THIS YEAR Kaleidoscope 5K Fun Run. The Kaleidoscope 5K Fun Run will feature stations along the route where runners are "doused" with safe Corn Starch based colored power and end up the run covered in COLOR!! The Walk/Run will benefit the Central MN Adult & Teen Challenge in Brainerd and take place on the Baxter trail system. The Walk will have options of 1½ miles, 3½ miles and five mile routes. Experience a program and performance by the MnTC Choir; Walk with friends; Win cool prizes; Help people!
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
Join us for an evening with friends and family as we celebrate the residents at Minnesota Teen Challenge! Our 4th annual Mankato Gala will feature dinner, program and a silent auction with over 100 items.
Sunday, October 7, 2012 - 12:00pm
Our annual Walk for Hope is a great event for the whole family! Your kids (or you!) can take advantage of free face painting, cotton candy, art easels, balloon art and bean bag toss before or after the 5k walk in the park. Before the walk, we provide a picnic lunch and music by New Creation; then join us after for the program, and performance by the MnTC Choir. Help MnTC by finding sponsors for your walk or join a fundraising team to win cool prizes! NEW this year we will have a BOUNCE HOUSE & INFLATABLE SLIDE!!
We will be raffling off a '87 Classic Corvette. Continue on to this page to view, print and send in your order form today!!! Only 500 tickets sold.
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
Join us for an evening with friends and family as we celebrate the residents at Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge! Our Alexandria Banquet will feature dinner, program, and a silent auction.
Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Join us for an evening with friends and family as we celebrate the residents at Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge! Our 2nd annual Willmar Banquet will feature dinner, program and a silent auction with over 100 items. This year our featured guest speaker is Dick Beardsley, Grandma's Marathon record holder and National Distance Running Hall of Fame Honoree. This year we also have a guest singer and emcee, Beth Crosby of KJLY. We hope you can join us on the 15th of November!
Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 7:00pm to Sunday, December 16, 2012 - 4:00pm
Every year before Christmas the MnTC Choir comes together with the Grace Church orchestra and a special guest soloist for an unforgettable reminder of the hope that Christmas symbolizes for men and women who have found freedom from addiction…and for everyone else as well. Bring your whole family to Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Over 5000 people attended the concert last year and heard powerful testimonies and great Christmas music.
Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 1:00pm
Golfing at one of Minnesota's premier courses, The Pines at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN.
On June 23rd we will gather for this best-ball scramble to support the Central MN Adult & Teen Challenge.
Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 3:34pm
Walk with our Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Float in this year's 4th of July Parade and show your support! Brainerd is Minnesota's 4th of July Capital! On the 4th find activities at the Brainerd High School Football Field, world-class fireworks, and of course the unforgettable parade through Brainerd!
Friday, April 19, 2013 - 5:30pm
MnTC Galas are, in many ways, our favorite events of the year. Our Minneapolis, Mankato, and Northland Galas all feature a dinner, great guest speakers, a raffle, silent auction, and performance by the MnTC choir along with special guest soloists.
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 6:00am to 2:00pm
Minnesota Teen Challenge is excited to partner with MN Bound for their 45th Annual Crappie Contest on Lake Minnetonka.
Friday, April 12, 2013 - 10:21am
Our Women's Impact Foundation is excited to host the first Spring Luncheon. This newly formed association of women is committed to providing support to enhance the mission of MnTC. Please join us for a wonderful meal, music and message.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 5:30pm
Our annual Brainerd Banquet features a silent auction, dinner, and program. This year, Mary Pawlenty, former first lady of Minnesota, will speak.