Annual Benefit Gala

Foundation's 9th annual "Guardians of the River" Gala Banquet Set for June 24th


The Old Kirby Place on the Madison river

Cameron, MT -- Our annual "Guardians of the River" Gala Banquet will be held this year on the banks of the Madison at the historic Old Kirby Place near the West Fork Bridge in Cameron, MT. The gala is set for the evening of June 24th. Mark your calendar and save the date!

This year's banquet will feature the culinary wizardry of Scott and Amy Kelly of Banditos Restaurant in Virginia City. Live music will be provided by nationally known jazz stylist Steve Hulse and his trio.

We'll again be presenting our noted 2011 Friend of the Madison Award.

The live & silent auctions at this year's gala will feature these exciting items:

  • An all-inclusive week's stay for two at the luxurious Pesca Maya Resort in the Yucatan near Cancun, including guided fishing for tarpon, permit and bonefish
  • A day's fishing for two rods on O'Dell Creek with Craig Matthews in Ennis, MT. Here's a rare opportunity to fish these private waters made famous by Nick Lyons in his book Spring Creek.
  • A guided day on the Valley Garden Ranch private-access channels of the Madison.

And what about this? We will sell at auction a very special piece of art: The winning bidder will receive a beautifully framed, plain white, blank canvas! Intrigued? Look for more about this surprise auction item when you receive your banquet invitation.

So watch your mailbox for a formal invitation to this festive event. All proceeds from the banquet go to support the work and mission of the Foundation, and a portion of your dinner ticket is tax-deductible. Even though we will have an expanded venue and larger banquet tent this year, seating is still limited. This dinner has sold out every year, so be sure to make your reservation as soon as you receive your invitation - or for advanced reservations call the Foundation today at (406) 682-3148.