Larkspur hosted one of Marin's quieter but longer-running community traditions this month. The Marin Shrine Club's 2026 Annual Dinner, held on September 12, was organized by Marin Lodge No. 191 F. & A.M.
According to Eventbrite, the evening celebrated the Shriners and the Annual Potentate visit with dinner, fellowship, and a silent auction, bringing longtime members, first-time guests, and their families together around the table.
What the Evening Included
The event description on Eventbrite frames it simply: an evening to reconnect with friends, welcome guests, and share stories from the year, with dinner and a silent auction as part of the program. It is built around conversation more than spectacle, which fits the Shrine Club's role as a community and fellowship organization rather than a public spectator event.
A practical note for anyone who came across this event while planning ahead: ticket sales for this year's dinner have already closed, so this year's evening was invitation only. It is still worth knowing about for anyone interested in following the Marin Shrine Club's calendar for next year.
It is also worth knowing a little about the host. According to Marin Lodge No. 191's own website, the lodge was chartered in October 1868 by sixteen Freemasons, making it the first Masonic lodge in Marin County and the 191st chartered in California. Community dinners like this one are a small, continuing thread of a tradition that has been part of Marin for more than 150 years.
Location: 1122 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
Hours: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Learn More: 2026 Marin Shrine Club Annual Dinner on Eventbrite
Sources: eventbrite.com, marinmasoniclodge.org
