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Save the date! Our 29th annual Banquet and Auction is coming up on May 3rd!

Join at the Adams Center on the University of Montana campus as we celebrate conservation in western Montana with our community.

Our Banquet is our largest event of the year and includes an exciting silent and live auction, a delicious dinner, and the opportunity to mingle with friends and neighbors while raising the funds needed to protect and steward this extraordinary place.

Details:

When: Saturday, May 3rd; 5:00-9:00pm

Where: Adams Center, University of Montana, Missoula (map)

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Tickets:

Individual Ticket: $65

Table (10 Tickets): $650

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Meals and Drinks:

This year’s meal options include:

· Omnivore Entrée: 10oz New York Steak with Sauce Diane, Roasted Red Potatoes,and Green Bean Almondine.

· Pollotarian Entrée: Chicken Breast with Sundried Tomato Pesto, Roasted RedPotatoes, and Green Bean Almondine.

· Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Entrée: Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Vegan Arugula Pesto,Lemon and Pinenuts with Roasted Potatoes, and Green Bean Almondine

All entrees are served with salad, bread, and dessert. And, we will have appetizers during the silent auction.

Please note, the bar operates as a no cash/no check bar. They will accept a variety of electronic payment methods, including: all debit cards, all credit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal.

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Live Auction Sneak Peek!

Our live auction is chock-full of unforgettable experiences, artwork, trips, and more. Get a glimpse of what our 2025 auction has in store by checking out our sneak peek!

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Parking:

Guests should park in lots P, P-1, Z, Y and W. P1 is the lot with the drop off zone just South of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture. There is no charge for parking. Bike racks will be available on the East side of the Adams Center Entrance for Bike Parking.

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Want to avoid parking and receive a free drink? Sustainably commute to the event (walk/bike/carpool/etc.) and mention it at check in, and we will give you a free drink ticket. A win-win!

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Sponsors:

‍Thank you to this year's Presenting Sponsor, Dick Anderson Construction, and all our incredible sponsors who are making this event possible.

Interested in sponsoring the Banquet & Auction? There is still plenty of time. Email Sophie at sophie@fvlt.org

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Have questions? Please call 406.549.0755 or email Sophie at Sophie@fvlt.org

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Header photo by Brian Christianson