On behalf of the Valhalla Detachment, we are excited and honored to invite you to the 2026 Department of Minnesota Marine Corps League Convention in Saint Cloud, Minnesota! Join us for a great weekend of camaraderie, business, fellowship, and fun with Marines, FMF Corpsmen, associates, and guests from across the Department.
The convention hotel is the Best Western in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Rooms are available for $110.00 per night. Be sure to reserve your room in the Marine Corps League room block to receive the discounted rate. This is a busy weekend in Saint Cloud, so room availability is limited and the block rate is only available until 30 days prior to the convention.
๐ Call to reserve: 320-253-0606
Be sure to ask for the MARINE CORPS LEAGUE group rate.
๐ Book online here:
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.24113.html?groupId=J81NK5U7
Hereโs the breakdown for convention costs:
๐๏ธ Registration & Hospitality Room: $15 per person
๐ฅฉ Top Sirloin Banquet Meal: $45
๐ Stuffed Chicken Breast Banquet Meal: $45
๐ฅฆ Vegetable Stir Fry Banquet Meal: $35
โ All prices include taxes and gratuities.
The hospitality room will be open on Friday and Saturday. Be sure to check the convention schedule for exact hours and location.
There is a Green Mill Restaurant on site at the hotel, making it easy to grab a meal and enjoy time with fellow members.
๐ View Green Mill hours and menu here:
https://www.greenmill.com/locations/st-cloud/
You may register by mailing your completed registration form and payment to:
Gary Braaten
1425 Riverside Ave N
Sartell, MN 56377
๐ฒ Please make checks payable to:
Valhalla Detachment #171
Online registration and payment are also available through Zeffy.
๐ Register online here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-marine-corps-league-convention
โ ๏ธ Important Zeffy Tip: At checkout, Zeffy automatically adds a donation. Be sure to change it to โOtherโ and enter $0 if you do not wish to contribute. It defaults to 17%.
Make your plans now and come join us for a memorable weekend in Saint Cloud! We look forward to seeing members from across Minnesota gather together for the 2026 Department Convention.