Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 6 to 10 pm

Sleep Inn Convention Center, Minot, ND

Souris Valley Animal Shelter is proud to announce our annual gala will be on April 12, 2025 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 RhythmRunners, The SubZero Winds, Jake Thrailkill and SVAS's own, Haley Burchett 

+ 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!

6:00-6:30 Registration + Check-In

6:30-7:00 Cocktails - Featured Entertainment: Tyler Schwan & The RhythmRunners

7:00-7:20 Welcome + Opening Remarks 

7:20-8:20 Dinner

7:30-8:05 Speeches + Special Game Show 

8:05-8:50 Featured Entertainment: The SubZero Winds  *Interactive Dessert Bars by Bearpaw's Treats (Humans + Pets)

8:50-9:20 Live Auction 

9:20-9:40 Stories of Wishes Come True & Wishing Tree

9:40-9:50 Special Performance by Haley Burchett + Jake Thrailkill 

**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 16.