MLK Free Community Dinner

Schedule

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Gordon Dining and Event Center | Madison, WI

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Kick-off the King Holiday weekend with fellowship and food at Gordon Dining & Event Center, 770 W. Dayton Street in downtown Madison. Dinner served buffet style from 4:30 to 7:00 PM.
There is NO COST to attend.
Dinner will include fried and baked chicken, mac n' cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, sweet potato pie, and more.
Join us and share a wonderful meal with friends, old and new, in Dr. King's spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood.
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Gordon Dining and Event Center, 732 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715, United States

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