The Royal Bash on March 1 is our much-loved annual fundraising gala and the largest source of funding for HEF's educator grants and annual special projects. Held this year at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, the Royal Bash will feature a cocktail hour with fundraising games, delicious seated dinner (from D’Amico Catering) and presentation, live and silent auctions, and so much more. Whether you join the festivities, buy raffle tickets, bid online or in person in our silent auction, or donate directly, you can contribute your support to our grants program and annual special project.

• Must be 21+ to attend
• Your Royal Bash evening includes:
  • 4:45pm Royal Reception cocktail hour - by invitation only
  • 5:30pm-Cocktails, Mingling, Games & Silent Auction
  • 7pm- Dinner, Welcome, Raffle, and Cake Auction
  • 8pm- Silent Auction Closes, Program Begins
  • 9pm- Music, Dancing & Games
• Dress code is festive cocktail attire.

If you would like to be seated with a particular group, contact Jacqui.Barnard@hopkinsschools.org for a unique promo code to request group table seating, and we will try to accommodate you. 

Have questions? Contact Jacqui.Barnard@hopkinsschools.org

We are especially grateful this year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary! When you join us at the Royal Bash, you'll have a chance to learn about HEF’s history and help us acknowledge this achievement! We will be recognizing and honoring those who built HEF to what it is today, and celebrating the many milestones and accomplishments we've reached over the past three decades.

Raffle tickets are on sale now. Purchase for $100/each from a board member or call our office at 952-988-4097 (cash, check, or debit card per MN gambling rules). Winner drawn at Royal Bash. Need not be present to win.

At the Royal Bash, you can also raise your paddle in support of HEF and Hopkins Public Schools' annual special project benefiting Hopkins students, “Outdoor Opportunities.” Click on the "Special Project" tab above to learn more.

**If you would like your donation to support this year's Outdoor Opportunities special project, please indicate in the donation notes when you checkout. Otherwise, your donation will help fund classroom grants throughout the year.