Events

Activities for Advocacy and Professional Development

NGAMN promotes events throughout the year that bring together members and other stakeholders to foster stronger relationships, to support professional development, and to establish priorities for the association.

National Guard Association of Minnesota (NGAMN) State Conference

121st State General Conference & Exhibition | St Louis Park, MN | April 17-18, 2026 | Registration is CLOSED!

Minneapolis Marriott West:

• 9960 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426

Friday, April 17:

• 2 - 7:00 pm, Registration
• 5 - 9:00 pm, Exhibitors
• 6 - 8:00 pm, Alumni hosted dinner with guest speaker Randal Dietrich
• 6 - 10:00 pm, Casino Night, along with some old school pinball and arcade game entertainment

Saturday, April 18: Business Meeting

• 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Registration
• 7:00 am - 10:00 am, Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Business Meeting

Saturday, April 18: Spouses Tour and Lunch

• 9:45 am–12:30 pm Mill City Museum
• 10 –11:00 am, Self‑guided audio tour ($12–15 per person)
• 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Lunch at Bushel & Peck Cafe (order/pay individually)
• Indoor Mill City Farmers Market — Browse local vendors before heading out

Saturday, April 18: Banquet

• 4:30 pm - 5:30 Pm, President's Reception (Invite event)
• 5:30 pm -6:30 pm, Cocktail hour
• 6:30 - 8:00 pm , Dinner
• Guest Speaker, Chris Hawkey
• Photographer available from 4:15 - 8:15 pm in the Cashel Room

Brother Justus Distillery will be on site Friday Night offering samples of their collaboration Whiskey with the 34th Infantry Division Association, "The Commander's Own". Bottles are currently available and can be pre-order through their website and be available Friday for pickup Friday night. Pre-Oder here: https://brotherjustus.com/ngamn-whiskey-order-form

National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) National Conference

148th General Conference & Exhibition | Indianapolis, Indiana | August 28-31, 2026 | Save the Date!

For additional information visit this link: https://www.ngaus.org/events/148th-general-conference-exhibition

Holiday Social

Annual | Bloomington, MN | December 4, 2026 | Registration is currently closed.

This event is held on the first Friday of December. It's a great evening to break out that Christmas tie and/or socks. Free onsite parking. Come join us for an evening of information and fun!

• Date: Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
• Social Hour: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Dinner: 7:15 p.m.
• Attire: Business Casual/Evening Attire
• Location: Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport

Future Conferences

149th General Conference & Exhibition | August 27-30, 2027 | Salt Lake City, Utah  
150th General Conference & Exhibition | August 25-28, 2028 | San Juan, Puerto Rico
151st General Conference & Exhibition | August 24-27, 2029 | Columbus, Ohio