The McAllen Heritage Center Kicks Off the 2026 “Chuckwagon Dinner” Fundraiser
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The McAllen Heritage Center – museum of historical past and tradition is happy to kick off the 2026 annual “Chuckwagon Dinner” in partnership with Macaroni Grill of McAllen. Once once more, the ticket features a nice meal that may be loved from June 1 by September 30, 2026 (Excluding Father’s Day). This 12 months, a single steak dinner ticket will likely be launched on a restricted foundation for $50.00 together with the in style steak dinner for 2 with a bottle of home wine for under $80.00 per ticket. All funds raised will profit the McAllen Heritage Center whose mission is to protect and educate about McAllen’s historical past and tradition.
The Chuckwagon Dinner fundraiser originated in 2006 at the side of PalmFest Folklife Celebration (now generally known as Fiesta de Palmas) at the McAllen Civic Center situated at 10th Street and Expressway 83. The occasion then moved to the museum situated in downtown McAllen till 2014 when the occasion first partnered with Tony Roma’s, now Romano’s Macaroni Grill of McAllen.
MHC is grateful to the many pals and supporters of the Chuckwagon Dinner and different museum fundraisers all through the years. It is thru this ongoing assist from the group that the museums mission has been profitable for the previous 20 years throughout which MHC has been in service to the group and Region. Exhibits proceed to broaden and the museum additionally gives artwork reveals by native artists at the “Artist’s Corner”, guide studying occasions together with rotating reveals with our companions UTRGV Chaps Program, Bob Bullock museum, the Valley Land Fund and Humanities Texas, amongst others.
MHC is situated at 301 S. Main St. in the historic former US Post Office constructing at the nook of Main St. and Chicago Ave. in downtown McAllen. Admission is free though door donations are accepted. MHC additionally gives free parking for guests in the rear parking space. Hours of operation are Wednesday by Friday from 1pm to 5pm and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm.
For extra details about MHC or to purchase dinner tickets, name us at 956-681-2860 and inquire with Liz Moncevais or name Elva Cerda, MHC Director at 681-2861. Credit card funds are accepted. Visit our web site for extra info: www.mcallenheritagecenter.com
