Lake Benton Area Foundation

07/16/2026

06/20/2026

Saddle Horse Holiday is here, and so are the Lake Benton mugs!

If you've been meaning to pick up one of these beautiful handcrafted mugs featuring Lake Benton landmarks and hometown pride, this weekend is the perfect opportunity.

Mugs are $25 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Lake Benton Area Foundation and helping support projects and organizations that make our community stronger.

📍 Pickup available during Saddle Horse Holiday

📞 Contact Caitlin to arrange pickup: 507-828-5027
📱 Or send Caitlin a message on Facebook

Thank you to everyone who has supported this fundraiser so far. We love seeing these mugs finding homes with people who love Lake Benton as much as we do!

05/04/2026

Annual Granting Applications are available TODAY!
The LBAF has $12,000 in grant funding available in 2026 for local organizations. We would be glad to help get your community project going! Click on the link provided for an online application:

https://swifoundation.tfaforms.net/4762146?FundID=a0y36000001tY7tAAE

03/30/2026

Well… we’re still not over it. What a night!

Our gala was one for the books, and it only happened because of this incredible community. Truly.

To everyone working behind the scenes (you know who you are)… thank you for making the magic happen. They showed up early, stayed late, and kept everything running smoothly.

To our sponsors and donors… your generosity continues to blow us away.

And to everyone who came, bid, laughed, danced, and supported us in any way - WOW. You showed up big, and we felt it all night long.

We are so lucky to be part of a community that knows how to have a good time and show up for something meaningful.

From the bottom of our hearts… thank you for making this year’s gala such a huge success. We couldn’t do it without you!

I will never stop loving my community!!

-Jess, LBAF

03/28/2026

🌟Sponsor Spotlight: Kjergaard Sports🌟

For hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts, Kjergaard Sports is a destination—where the service and the price are worth the trip.

As one of the largest shooting sports stores in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota, Kjergaard Sports carries over 5,000 guns in stock along with all the accessories you need. Their knowledgeable team makes sure you leave with exactly what you’re looking for.

They’ve also generously donated the raffle fi***rm for this year’s Gala! A Henry Golden Boy .30-30 Lever Action R***e, helping make the night even more exciting while supporting our community fundraiser.

Raffle tickets are $20 each, with only 200 available, so don’t wait to grab yours during the LBAF Gala TONIGHT!!

Thank you, Kjergaard Sports, for supporting the Lake Benton Area Foundation Gala and the communities you serve!

03/28/2026

🎶✨ Nashville Nights Gala Schedule ✨🎶
We can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable evening of music, food, and fun! Here’s what the night looks like!

Let’s make it a night to remember—great company, incredible items, and a whole lot of Nashville spirit. See you there!

03/27/2026

🌟Sponsor Spotlight: Kibble Equipment 🌟

When it comes to agriculture in our region, few names are as well known as Kibble Equipment. Proudly serving farmers and producers across the Midwest, Kibble Equipment provides the equipment, parts, service, and expertise that help keep operations running strong year-round.

As a trusted John Deere dealer, their team understands that when it’s time to plant, harvest, or get work done in the field, reliable equipment and dependable service matter. Their knowledgeable staff works closely with customers to make sure they have the right tools to get the job done.

We appreciate Kibble Equipment for supporting agriculture, our local communities, and the Lake Benton Area Foundation Gala. Thank you for being a valued sponsor!

03/26/2026

🌟Sponsor Spotlight: BioAg Energy Services🌟

Keeping farms running, businesses moving, and homes supplied with reliable fuel is what BioAg Energy Services, LLC does best. With bulk fuel facilities in Lake Benton, Balaton, and Pipestone, they proudly serve communities across southwest Minnesota.

BioAg Energy Services is a full-service bulk petroleum and renewable motor fuels supplier, providing agricultural, commercial, and residential customers with petroleum products, renewable biofuels, contracting programs, and storage tank solutions. In other words, when you need fuel you can count on, they’ve got you covered.

We’re grateful for businesses like BioAg Energy Services that help keep our local communities fueled and moving forward. Thank you for supporting the Lake Benton Area Foundation Gala!

03/26/2026

We might need a moment for this one… because WOW!!!

“Glory on the Ridge” by Michelle Weber is coming to the live auction and it is as meaningful as it is stunning. Inspired by the rolling prairie and the iconic cross overlooking Lake Benton, this one-of-a-kind piece is a powerful reflection of faith, beauty, and home.
With national recognition and local roots, Michelle has created more than a painting this is a statement piece with a story you can feel.
Trust us… you are going to want to be in the room for this one
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“Glory on the Ridge” by Michelle Weber
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Michelle Weber Studio Original
24”x36”, mixed media on canvas

“Glory in the Ridge” is my original interpretation of the vast rolling hillsides and beautiful prairie where the cross on the hill overlooks all who live and pass through Lake Benton. The cross has become a beacon of hope to all who seek their faith, look for guidance and signifies the ultimate gift we were given.
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This original will be a one of a kind piece in the live auction!
(Authentic Barnwood included in purchase price or custom framing available at The Studio for an additional cost)
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Prints sold Saturday will be LIMITED & SPECIAL EDITION, signed, 24”x36”, gallery wrap prints. With only the number purchased this Saturday, March 28th, determining the edition size (ex: if 5 sell the edition is only 1/5-5/5. If 20 sell the edition is 1/20-20/20 and so on)

Pm me to be live on the phone or leave a bid if you are unable to attend and would like the opportunity to own this meaningful piece or a special edition print.

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