Join us December 19th, 2026 for our biggest fundraising event of the year!

From 7-10PM at the Manitowoc Yacht Club, we will be hosting a swanky 1960’s style cocktail party complete with 60’s-style hors d’ouvres, libations, music, and of course an array of sparkling trees!

Come dressed in your finest vintage evening wear, and take advantage of some great photo opportunities amid the sparkling Evergleams and your finely festooned friends; We’ll be awarding a special prize for the best-dressed in attendance!

The evening will also feature a live auction, during which attendees can bid on and win authentic vintage Evergleam trees among other vintage aluminum items!

This year’s auction will feature:

• 6’ Starburst (Item #4916) Extremely rare! This is one of the absolute hardest to find models - made only for a short time in 1964-65, and did not sell particularly well (hence today’s scarcity). Comes with 91 branches, original box, and stand.

• 6’ Deluxe Fountain (Item #4606) with 94 branches, complete with box and stand.

• 2’ Deluxe Evergleam (Item #4902) with 22 branches, original stand and box - all in excellent condition.

• ONE MORE ITEM TBD

  The Trolley to the Trees will be running an exclusive tour for attendees of the Gleaming Gala - the tour will begin one hour prior to the event, boarding at the Yacht Club at 6:00PM. For just an extra $15, you will be taken on a fun and informative ride before the festivities begin!

WHEN:

December 19th 2026, 7PM-10PM

WHERE:

The Manitowoc Yacht Club, 815 Maritime Dr. Manitowoc, WI 54220

WHY:

Help MAKi realize a brick and mortar museum in downtown Manitowoc highlighting the community’s important aluminum manufacturing heritage!