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A CELEBRATION TO LAUNCH
THE NEW HERITAGE CENTER
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Saturday, August 16th | 5:30pm

WHEN: 

WHERE:



DRESS:

Meeker Mansion Grounds
312 Spring Street, Puyallup, WA  

Saloon casual - boots & jeans

Listed on the National Registry of Historic Homes

BE PART OF HISTORY

Tickets on sale July 1
Reserve Now

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MEEKER LEGACY LIVES ON

Join us for our inaugural event, Ezra’s Hops Gala. Experience an evening dedicated to celebrating the enduring legacy of Ezra Meeker: nationally renowned pioneer, Hop King, philanthropist, and founder of the historic Meeker Mansion. This milestone event marks the official launch of our $35 million capital campaign to build the new Heritage Center at Meeker Mansion—a visionary project inspired by Ezra’s original 2-burner hop barns and deeply rooted in the vibrant history of Puyallup Valley’s prosperity and legacy.

ABOUT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

We are raising $35 million to build the Heritage Center at Meeker mansion, a bold new space adjacent to the Meeker Mansion that will:

  • Generate sustainable, diversified revenue streams

  • Support long-term preservation and maintenance of Meeker Mansion and the Heritage Center

  • Create jobs and drive economic revitalization in downtown Puyallup

  • Celebrate the region’s rich hops history and agricultural roots

  • Serve as a center for education, tourism, and cultural heritage programming

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Grants/Funds raised to date:  $1,000,000

Groundbreaking: Fall of 2026

Projected Completion: Winter 2027

GET INVOLVED

Ezra brokered the hops that built this Valley. 
Let's celebrate our heritage and build it's future.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE GALA

  • Elegant dinner featuring local farm-to-table cuisine

  • Craft beer and hard cider from regional brewers like Power House Brewery, Hops and Drops unique brews, Cockrell Ciders, and more

  • Etched souvenir pint glasses with event logo

  • Music and "edu-tainment" rooted in the culture of the Valley

  • Storytelling, and a special Heritage Center unveiling

  • Exclusive opportunities to become founding donors

  • After party celebration on the grounds 

MENU
Locally Unique
 

APPETIZERS 

  • “Cockrell’s” Hop’n Cider Braised Corned Beef Brisket Slider

    • Rhubarb Jam, Cider Apple Slaw, “Macrina’s” Whole Wheat Cider Roll

  • Cornbread Johnny Cake with Charred Esquite 

    • Beer-Cornbread Batter, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Shallots, Charred Jalapeño

  • Watermelon-Cucumber Beer Michelada w/ Mint 

  • Charcuterie Brochette

    • Beecher’s Cheese Curds, Prosciutto, Grilled Focaccia, Hop-Basil Pesto​

ENTREE

  • “Macrina’s” Rustic Potato Rolls

    • Herb’d-Hop and Malt Syrup Butter

  • Carved- Hop & Spice Dusted Pork Crown Roast

    • Cockrell’s “Devil’n Cider”-Raspberry Glaze, Shaved Apple & Fennel

  • Beer & Smoker Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs

    • Beer Demi-Glace Battered Sweet Onion Frizzle, Summer Herb Salad

  • Beer & Honey Brined Airline Chicken Breast

    • Toasted Mustard Seeds- “Hop’d” Honey- Beer Reduction, garnish

  • Smashed & Battered One Bite Potato-Bacon Hash

    • Toy Box Peppers, Scallions, Garlic Crisps

  • Creamy Beer-Beecher’s “Flagship” Ssschmacaroni

    • Chive Parmesan Crumbs, Crispy Leek

  • Grilled Local Asparagus with “Beernaise”

    • Pickled Pepper Drops, Smoke Roasted Beets

  • Wilted Hearty Greens w Warm Bacon-Cider Jus & Caramelized Baby Turnips

    • Rainbow Swiss Chard, Lacinato Kale, Turnip and Mustard Greens

  • Charred Corn & Chilled Bean Salad

    • Green Garbanzos, Blackeyed Peas, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Cornbread Crouton

  • Mixed Baby Greens with Pea Vines, Berries, & Berry Chevre

    • Sweet Pickled Watermelon Radish, White Balsamic-“Cockrell’s” Blueberry Cider Syrup, Candied Pecans

LOCAL FARM-TO-TABLE DESSERT PIES

  • Participate in the "Pie Dash" fundraiser at your table and win first chance to pick deliciously made berry pies or your favorite mile-high cream pies.

FIRESIDE

  • Beer-Cheese Fondue Station

    • Seasonal Vegetables, Salami Sticks, Flat Bread, Giuseppe Rolls, Crispy Tortilla Chip

  • Cascade Berry & Chocolate Mousse S’more Shots

    • Crumbled Graham Crackers, Toasted Marshmallow’s, Salted Caramel

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