Paint the town pink!
An annual Austin community-led campaign to raise funds for cancer research at The Hormel Institute.
Help keep cancer research moving forward!
Schedule of Events
2026 Pink Out Games
See Schedule
Pool Tournament
Jan. 24 – 11:30 a.m. Registration – 1:00 p.m. Start – Austin VFW
Chicken & Steak Fry
Jan. 24 – 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Adams American Legion
Plunging For Pink
Jan. 31 – 2 p.m. – East Side Lake – Register here
507 Hydro & NJOS Property Services Joint Auction
Jan. 31-Feb. 7 – Online bidding
Pickle for Pink
Feb. 1 – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – YMCA
Paint The Rink Pink
Feb. 7 – 7:00 p.m. – Riverside Arena
Shooters for Hooters
Feb. 7 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Cedar Valley Conservation Club
Toss for a Cure
Feb. 13 – 5 p.m. – Double Tree Hotel
Feb. 14 – 10 a.m. – Double Tree Hotel
Smashing Cancer Demo Derby
Feb. 21 – 1:00 p.m. – Mower County Fairgrounds
Dart Tournament
Feb. 21 – 12 p.m. Registration – 1:00 p.m. Start – Austin VFW
When the Austin Bruins decided to “Paint the Rink Pink” for the first time in 2011, could any of us have guessed what Paint the Town Pink would grow into? Today, this remarkable testament to our community’s generosity has evolved into a year-round fundraising campaign with a variety of events to support cancer research at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota.
Year after year, our community has rallied together to raise millions of dollars for cancer research projects that can save lives and offer hope.
Now, we’re plunging into another year: Paint the Town Pink 2026 is finally here! When you join in on the fun and show your support at any of this year’s fundraisers, know you’re also playing a part in ending cancer’s cruelties.
Check out some of the best moments from Paint The Town Pink 2025!
Black and Gold Gala | Plunging For Pink | Paint The Rink Pink | Smashing Cancer Demo Derby | Business After Hours
