Carter Dinner Information

MARCH 7th, 2026 
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Dinner

Thank you, everyone, for your enthusiastic support of the Carter Dinner - we are Sold Out.

You can still support the efforts of the Democratic Party of McHenry County by donating to the Party at mchenrydems.org/make_a_donation or by sending a check made payable to the Democratic Party of McHenry County, PO Box 1126, Crystal Lake, IL  60039.  A big shout-out to everyone - we are better together.

EXCITING NEWS:  This year we have over 65 amazing silent auction baskets!

AND...you do not need to be present to bid and win!!  All bidding will be done digitally, from your phone or computer.
If you are attending, don't forget to bring a charged phone.  Pre-registering at home will save you time at the event.
You will need to confirm registration with your email.  We will have volunteers assisting you if you have questions.

If not present at the dinner, payment for a winning bid must be made online at the close of the auction.  If attending, check or cash will also be accepted.

The link to the auction is https://carterdinner.fundraiser.bid. What else you will need to know to participate:

Below is a short introduction to our wonderful speakers.

We are excited to have Ron Harris as our keynote speaker.

Mr. Harris was also Minnesota State Campaign Director for the (Kamala) Harris for President campaign, and ran for Congress in Minnesota's 3rd District. Across roles, Ron’s work sits at the intersection of public purpose and practical power: helping leaders communicate with clarity, tell the truth without surrendering hope, and build the coalitions required to deliver results. He is certified in Public Narrative from Harvard Kennedy School, a three-time elected member of the Democratic National Committee, Chair of the DNC Midwest Caucus. Currently, he serves as Co-Chair of the DNC Resolutions Committee.

We are also pleased to have Brian Johnson with the Reimagining Capitalism Lab, incubated at the Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce & Community Initiative, focusing on developing policies to make capitalism more equitable and promote a fairer economy.  Read all about it.  

Plus, we will have a video by Jason Carter, Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter's grandson and Executive Director of the Carter Center.

Saturday, March 7th, 2026 | 5:30pm to 9pm
NEW LOCATION!  Holiday Inn Crystal Lake
Elara Ballroom, 800 South Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL

Dinner seating will be at 6:45.