BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:242381@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260911T092852Z DTSTART:20260911T170000Z DTEND:20260911T233000Z SUMMARY:2nd Annual Kai Cup Memorial Race and Community Events DESCRIPTION:Invitation: The 2nd Annual Kai Cup Memorial Race &\\; Comm unity Events\\nDear Friends\\, Neighbors\\, and Supporters\\,\\nOn behalf of the Kai Cup Planning Committee\\, Trans Northland\\, and our race aff iliate\\, the Duluth Yacht Club\\, we are honored to invite you to the 2n d Annual Kai Cup Memorial Race and community celebrations.\\nThis annual event honors the memory of Twin Ports community member Kai Hoenig while r aising vital funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ youth. We are proud to partne r once again with Trans Northland\\, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit pr oviding support\\, resources\\, and community to the transgender communit y in the Northland. In just the first five months of 2026\\, Trans Northl and has already served over 3\\,000 individuals and family members throug h peer support groups\\, drop-in center hours\\, and community events.\\n Thanks to your incredible generosity and allyship last year\\, we registe red 41 boats and raised over $25\\,000 for Trans Northland! We are blown away by the spirit of this community\\, and we hope you will join us to m ake this year even more impactful.\\nHere is the full schedule of events for the weekend:\\n📅 Event Schedule\\nFriday\\, September 11\\, 2026: Community Kickoff Event\\nWhere: Earth Rider Festival Fairgrounds\\nWhat: A vibrant community gathering featuring a raffle\\, Pride and Ally swag available for purchase\\, and information tables from local vendors. Kids (Big and Small) Activities Including Lawn games\\, Bubbles\\, Tattoos an d more\\nFood &\\; Drink: Beverages and food will be available for pur chase directly from Earth Rider Brewery.\\nLive Music: Performance by Bla ck River Revue.\\nNote: Vendor space is still available! If your organiza tion or business is interested in tabling\\, please reach out to us.\\nSa turday\\, September 12\\, 2026: The 2nd Annual Kai Cup Memorial Yacht Rac e\\nWhen: Saturday\\, September 12\\, 2026 at 11:00 AM\\nWhere: Lake Supe rior\\nSaturday\\, September 12\\, 2026: Awards Event &\\; Celebration \\nWhere: The CaddyShack (Open to the entire community!)\\nTimeline: Door s open at 3:00 PM | Awards ceremony begins at 5:00 PM\\n⛵ How You Can P articipate\\nAttend: Please spread the word—all are welcome! Bring your friends\\, family\\, and neighbors to the Friday kickoff and Saturday aw ards.\\nRace or Sponsor: Sailors can enter the race or purchase handicap ratings to support the cause. Even if you don’\\;t plan to navigate the course\\, you can register a boat in spirit to drive donations for Tr ans Northland.\\nBecome a Vendor: Secure a table at Friday’\\;s kick off event to showcase your organization or business to the community. Con tact Nicky Kumerow 651-399-4738.\\nWe thank you so much for your ongoing support\\, love\\, and acceptance. We look forward to seeing you there!\\ nFair Winds and Following Seas\\,\\nWith gratitude\\,\\nThe Kai Cup Plann ing Committee\\nKelly Hoenig 218-343-7039\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-ca nada/united-states/minneapolis/events/2nd-annual-kai-cup-memorial-race-an d-community-events-2026-09-11 LOCATION:Twin Cities Pride URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/minneapolis/events/2nd-annual-kai-cup-memorial-race-and-community-events-2026-09-11 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR