Jamestown Clowns Raise Funds and Spirit at Annual Gala
The 64th Annual Clown for a Nite was held Saturday evening at the Jamestown Civic Center, bringing local residents together for dinner, comedy, music and fundraising. The event raised money for Jamestown Shrine Clowns activities while supporting local vendors and offering a long running community tradition.
The Jamestown Civic Center hosted the 64th Annual Clown for a Nite on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with attendees entering through the West Door for the evening. The social portion began at 6:00 PM, followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 PM catered by The Club 1883. The buffet included grilled chicken, roast beef, baked potato, pasta salad and additional items provided for guests.
Entertainment followed the meal, with comedian Tim Harmston taking the stage at 7:45 PM and the band Out of Line performing at 9:00 PM. A clown skit was presented during the first band break. Organizers encouraged a playful dress theme of "What I Want to Be When I Grow Up." The event was restricted to adults 21 and over and carried a $40 ticket price. Seating was limited and proceeds benefited Jamestown Shrine Clowns activities. For ticket information or follow up, organizers listed contact Truman Haut at 701-269-0660.
As the 64th iteration of the event, the gathering reinforced a long standing local tradition and provided routine revenue for volunteer led community programming. Beyond direct fundraising for the Shrine Clowns, the event generated spending that flowed to a local caterer and to contracted entertainers, supporting small business and performing arts income in Stutsman County. Community fundraisers of this type remain an important supplement to charitable programming, particularly in rural areas where volunteer organizations rely on annual events to underwrite activities and outreach.
The evening also served a social function, bringing residents together in a civic space during the busy holiday season and helping maintain civic engagement and volunteer networks. With limited seating and an adult oriented format, the event targeted steady support from local donors and patrons of live entertainment. Organizers can build on the continuity of a 64 year tradition while adjusting pricing, capacity and programming to sustain fundraising in a period of higher operating costs for venues and vendors.
