The BIG Night Program


 

Agenda

Social | 5:30 PM

Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and networking during the BIG Night social starting at 5:30 p.m.

program | 8:00PM

Emcee : Jason DeRusha, WCCO Radio

Welcome

Association Impact

Awards Presentation

After Party | 9:30PM

The celebration continues back in the ballroom!
Grab some additional snacks and toast your team.

Event Ends | 11:30PM


BIG NIGHT Menu

STATION 1: SAVORY SKEWERS

  • Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewer with Garlic and Pepper Sauce (GF)

  • Chicken Kabob with Thai Peanut Sauce (GF)

  • Teriyaki Beef Kabob

  • Tuscan Vegetable Spiedini with Fresh Mozzarella, Artichoke, Peppadew, Tortellini and Basil (Vegetarian)

STATION 2: fresh bites

  • Caesar Salad in a Parmesan Cup, Roasted Tomato, Nicoise Olive & Chicken (GF)

  • Mini Caprese Bites, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic Reduction (Vegetarian, GF)

  • Smoked Salmon Rosette, Cucumber, Red Onions, Capers, Dill & Lemon Cream Cheese (GF)

STATION 3: MAC & CHEESE, PLEASE!

  • White Cheddar with Mascarpone Cheese and Black Truffle Crunch (Vegetarian)

  • Lobster with White Cheddar

+ Add Pulled BBQ Pork to any Mac & Cheese

STATION 4: CARVING BOARD

  • New York Strip with Red Wine Demi Glace (GF)

After Party Menu

  • Dessert Station:

    • Raspberry Chocolate Cups (Vegetarian)

    • Mini Fruit Tarts (Vegetarian)

    • Assorted Roulades (Vegetarian)

    • French Macaroons (Vegetarian)

    • Assorted Chocolate Truffles and Pralines (Vegetarian)

    • Lemon Squares (Vegetarian)

    • Boston Cream Pie (Vegetarian)

    • New York Cheesecake (Vegetarian)

  • Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Tomato Soup Shooters (Vegetarian)

  • Hamburger Sliders with fixings and French Fries

 

Black Tie Admired

Come dressed to impress! Ready to step onto the red carpet? We’ve curated a Pinterest board full of inspiration that captures the glamour and energy of BIG Night 2025.

Coat check is available just inside the Mystic Lake Center entrance.


Get Social

Take a selfie, grab a photo with your award, or snap a pic of your delicious food ... whatever you post, don’t forget to use #BIGnightMN #HousingFirstMN when you share it!

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