The Powell Medical Foundation’s main fundraiser will again transform Heart Mountain Hall at the Park County Fairgrounds into a Mardi Gras celebration Saturday to support the foundation’s efforts to raise funds for the hospital cafe.

The plan is to remodel the cafe, upgrade some equipment and change the layout for a more functioning space, said Powell Hospital Foundation Director Amy Wells. 

“Especially with the recent restaurant closures in Powell, we've seen an increase in the community coming in for both breakfast and lunch,” she said. “The PVHC Cafe' is delicious food and super affordable.”

It’s fitting that the 15th anniversary of the Mardi Gras fundraiser is raising funds for the cafe, as the fundraiser once again features authentic cajun food from Cajun Phatty's, a Billings food truck. Cajun Phatty’s will again bring foods such as shrimp, grits and sausage; jambalaya; potatoes, corn and sausage; and fried biscuits to the menu. There will also be live music from the NWC Faculty Jazz Band, 60 items in live and silent auctions and a cash bar.

The event starts at 6 p.m. and tickets cost $45. Call 307-754-7745 to buy tickets or visit givebutter.com/VhRs0w. 

For more than 40 years, Powell Medical Foundation has raised funds for Powell Valley Healthcare and donors have gifted over $2.5 million in support. Wells said $55,000 was raised at the event last year and $42,000 was raised the year prior. In the past couple years, funds have gone for a project expanding clinical space at the hospital and an operating room remodel.