A Royal Affair on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the JW Marriott Mal of America. Image reflects a winter campus skyline, northern lights, and golden tundra.

A Royal Affair 2026

Saturday Nov 14, 2026
05:00 pm ~ 11:00 pm

Audience

Alumni Donor

Overview

Experience a night where celebration meets purpose. Join us for an evening filled with dining, dancing, and philanthropy where Gusties come together to make a lasting difference.

Please join us for an unforgettable evening, A Royal Affair 2026presented in partnership with the Gustavus Library Associates. 

This is the Great Gustie Gala you won’t want to miss. It is a night filled with good friends, delicious food, music, dancing, an incredible silent auction, and the always exhilarating Fund-A-Need. Everything we do will support first-generation college students and the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus.

Entertainment and dancing provided by Too Darn Hot! The party will be emceed by Peter Breitmayer ’87, veteran of stage and screen.
 
  • 5:00 p.m. - Doors Open, Diamond Ballroom
  • 11:00 p.m. - Evening Concludes
  • Tickets: $150 per person Advance Ticket through June 7; $175 per person therafter
    Tickets are transferable to another guest anytime
  • JW Marriott Hotel at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN: for reservations call 612-615-0100 or book online
    Indicate you are with Gustavus Adolphus College and A Royal Affair
 
 
Questions?
  • Royal Patron Table sponsorships — annpeterson [at] gustavus.edu (Ann Sponberg Peterson) '83
    Pricing per table includes underwriting support and seating for 10
  • Individual tickets and first decade grads (2016-2026) special pricing — cnelson2 [at] gustavus.edu (Cassandra Nelson) at 507-933-7577
  • Silent Auction contributions — triciastenberg [at] gustavus.edu (Tricia Stenberg) at 507-933-7539
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