Great River Rescue has announced its annual fundraising gala will be held on Tuesday, October 12 beginning at 5:30 pm at the Bluebelle Event Venue. This year’s event will offer both in-person and livestreaming experiences. The Fall Harvest Gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year with a goal of raising $20,000 to further their mission of saving companion animals.
The schedule of events for this year’s Gala will include a social hour, a pork tenderloin dinner catered by Knob & Kettle, raffles, special guest speakers and presentations, an online silent auction, live music by Brock Beaulieu, and more! Dinner tickets can be purchased in advance for $50 at www.greatriverrescue.com. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Great River Rescue and other local business partners. Raffle prizes include a Traeger Ironwood 885 Wood Pellet WiFi Grill (valued at $1500), a two-night stay at the Birchmont Suite at Ruttgers, and a full-day ice house rental from Dick Beardsley Fishing Guide Service.
“We are really excited about this year’s Gala.” Said Executive Director Brandon Mustful. “It will be a special evening of celebration that will bring together animal lovers from all over our region.”
Headline sponsors for the Gala include: Paul Bunyan Communications and Dearholt Tax & Accounting. Animal All-Star sponsors include: Ace on the Lake, Ruttgers Birchmont Lodge, and First National Bank Bemidji.
