Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 5:00-9:00 PM
The Tinsmith | 828 E. Main Street, Madison, WI
Gala Registration Is Closed!
Thank you to everyone who registered for Heartland's 16th Annual Gala! We can't wait to celebrate with you on October 1st.
Missed out on a ticket? You can still join the fun from wherever you are! Our online silent auction is open to everyone and features more than $15,000 worth of generously donated items and experiences.
The silent auction will remain open until 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 1. You do not need to attend the gala to participate.
Attending the Gala?
Dress: Cocktail attire, with bonus points for golden and/or animal flair!
Parking: The South Livingston Street Garage at 111 S. Livingston Street is the closest and easiest parking option, approximately a 400-foot walk from The Tinsmith. Street parking is also available nearby. A 15-minute passenger drop-off zone is located directly in front of The Tinsmith.
Gala Schedule:
5:00-6:00 PM: VIP Reception with passed appetizers, live music, photo booth, auction viewing
6:00-6:30 PM: General admission arrival and check-in
7:00 PM: Dinner, Dessert, live auction, Heart of Heartland program
8:30 PM: Final celebration and a message from a special guest
Auction Information: The silent auction is open until Oct 1 at 7p! Guests and virtual bidders can browse and bid through their web browser or the Givi app. A payment method must be connected to your Qgiv/Givi account to bid.
Online auction winners must arrange pickup from Heartland Farm Sanctuary by October 15, 2026, Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM. We are unable to ship auction items.
Thank you!
Heartland's annual gala is our largest fundraiser of the year. Your participation helps provide lifelong care for rescued farm animals while supporting Heartland's humane education and experiential therapy programs.
Whether you're joining us at The Tinsmith or bidding from home, we're grateful to have you as part of the Heartland community.
Thank you for celebrating Heartland's animals, people, and community with us!
