Friday, March 27, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Sleep Inn Convention Center, Minot, ND

Souris Valley Animal Shelter is proud to announce our annual gala will be on March 27, 2026 at the Sleep Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Minot, North Dakota!

This isn't just a gala; it's a celebration of our joint efforts with the Magic City to improve animal welfare and enrich our community.  

+ Special Guest, Emcee & Entertainer: Jake Thrailkill

+ Special performances by Tyler Schwan & The Rhythm Runners & SVAS's own Haley Schoneck

+ Featured Dessert Sponsor: Bearpaw's Treats

+ Speeches given by: Zach Krukenberg, SVAS Board of Directors President and Laura Garcia, Executive Director 

+ Inspirational stories of the past will be shared about pets who's wishes have come true. We also hope to make several other pets' wishes come true on this magical night through the generosity of our community and all attending the event!

5:30-6:00 Registration + Check-In

6:00-7:00 Cocktails - Featured Entertainment: Tyler Schwan & The RhythmRunners, Special Performance by HaleySchoneck

7:00-7:20 Welcome + Opening Remarks 

7:20-8:20 Dinner

*Featured Entertainment

8:20-9:20 Speeches + Special Game Show 

9:20-9:50 Live Auction 

9:50-10:20 Stories of Wishes Come True & Wishing Tree

**YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND THE GALA IN PERSON TO BID ON OUR SILENT AUCTION** If you are not attending, baskets will be brought back to the shelter to pickup during business hours on Wednesday, April 1.