2026 Gala: Biergarten & Steampunk Fashion Show

Join us at the Hegeler Carus Mansion as we celebrate 150 years since its completion with the inaugural Biergarten & Steampunk Fashion Show! This special evening honors our heritage while investing in the future.

🌟 Event Highlights:

• German-inspired food, beer, and specialty cocktails by Thyme Craft Kitchen
• Delicious desserts by Blue Eyed Rascal Baking Co.
• Live contemporary music by Manderley Strings
• Steampunk Fashion Show juried by textile artist Jane Case Vickers
• Live auction benefiting the Mansion

Gather in The Grove for a night where Victorian elegance meets steampunk artistry. Celebrate the Mansion’s rich history while helping shape its next chapter!

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕕 6 to 9 p.m.
📍 The Grove at the Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle, Illinois

🎟️ Tickets are $150 per person (Early Bird Tickets before June 1, 2026 are $125) and include dinner, one drink ticket, live entertainment, and access to the live auction.