Event Entry
4pm, VIP Early Arrival & Cocktail Hour
5pm, General Admission
Cocktail Hour & Appetizers
Silent Auction Opens
Puppy Meet-and-Greet
Dinner
Official Welcome & Recognition
Live Auction, Fund-a-Need and Raffle
Closing Remarks, Music & Celebration, Checkout
Event Highlights
Attire
Our dress code for the evening is cocktail casual. Think polished and party-ready, less formal than traditional cocktail attire.
Similar to business casual, clothing should be polished and comfortable. Pieces include tailored separates, elegant dresses, jumpsuits, or suits without ties. Denim is not traditional, but can be included if part of an overall elevated outfit.
Not required, but if you’re feeling festive… add a hint of pearl — classic strands, pearl accents, cufflinks, hairpieces, beading, or even a pearly shimmer in your outfit. Whether it’s subtle or statement-making, we love a luminous touch.
The gala is a combination of indoor and al fresco! Cocktail hour is outdoors and dinner is seated indoors. Plan attire accordingly for the day’s weather.
Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center
Attendees must ONLY park in the Sacramento Lot:
209 Fairgate Road,
Auburn, CA 95603
Accessible parking is available and on-site parking attendants will be available to assist.
Location & Parking
Dinner Service
Italian Cuisine Appetizers & Dinner
provided by kitchen747
Dessert
provided by Old Spaghetti Factory
Beverages
In addition to nonalcoholic beverages, the following offerings are available to guests 21+ who have purchased a drink package in advance or on-site.
Craft Cocktails, provided by Maven Mixers
Beer, provided by Oak Park Brewing Co.
Wine, provided by private donation
Food & Drink
Questions? We’re here to help!
Please first refer to the Pearls & Paws FAQs. Any unresolved questions can be emailed to gala@fostersandpaws.org.
