2026 Season Banquet Information
KCPRO-East Families,
We are excited to share the details for our 2026 Season Banquet!
WHEN: April 18, 2026
WHERE: Giants Ridge
6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708
Rooms can be booked online at The Lodge at Giants Ridge (www.lodgeatgiantsridge.com).
Use promo code KCPRO to receive 15% off any available room.
Please note there is not a separate room block reserved, so reservations are first come, first served. They recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Banquet Information
KCPRO-East is providing FREE banquet registration for all racers this year. Please register all other attendees no later than March 15th so we can finalize our food count with the venue.
Adult Buffet – $30 per person
South of the Border menu featuring:
• Chicken enchiladas
• Chili relleno
• Tortilla lime encrusted tilapia
• Pico de gallo with fresh tortilla chips
• Seasoned rice
• Buttered corn
• Tossed salad
Children’s Buffet – $15 per person
• Chicken strips
• Macaroni and cheese
• Carrots
• Fruit
Silent Auction
Our silent auction is our largest fundraiser of the year and helps provide start-up funds for the 2026 season. We ask each family to reach out within their communities to help secure donations. Each family is encouraged to contribute at least three items or baskets.
If you would like a copy of our formal Silent Auction Request Letter, please see the link above!
Saturday, April 18, 2026, Schedule
11:00 AM – Set-Up & Decorating
Help bring in trophies, decorate, and assemble racer gifts. Adults only, as we would like the gifts to remain a surprise.
1:00 PM – Spring KCPRO Member Meeting
We ask that at least one adult from each family attend the meeting.
Lunch is typically provided for the racers during the meeting. If anyone would like to volunteer to help organize lunch or has ideas to share, please let Mariah know.
Tentative topics include:
• Election of 2027 Officers (Please send Mariah nominations via Team Reach)
Board Positions Available-
-VICE PRESIDENT (1 Position)
-TREASURER (1 Position)
-DIRECTORS (2 positions available)
-TECH. DIRECTOR (1 Position)
Committee Positions Available-
-Head Tech
-Flagger
-Photographer/Yearbook
-Facebook Admin
-Fundraising Committee
-Banquet Committee
• By-law changes or other concerns
• 2027 season schedule and host family assignments
• Rule change requests
Please email or text any officer to add an item to the agenda.
4:00 – 5:00 PM – Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Opens
5:00 PM – Dinner
5:30 PM – Awards Ceremony Begins
7:00 PM – Silent Auction Closes (Winners Announced)
7:30 PM – 12:00 AM – Dance & Social Time
If you have any questions, please contact Mariah at (218) 750-3646.
We look forward to celebrating another great season with all of you!
