Enjoy Events with KHS
In 2025, the Kentucky Humane Society’s signature fundraising events and community partnerships raised over $1,000,000 to support our lifesaving mission of helping homeless animals in need. Your attendance and commitment to our events help us continue saving nearly 6,000 dogs, cats and horses each year! Interested in sponsoring any of our events?
Waggin’ Tail Festival
Join us for the 32nd annual Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Waterfront Park’s Festival Plaza for an exciting and heartwarming festival that nearly 1,500 animal lovers and their pets attend each year! Tickets for this event go on sale in March.
Tuxes & Tails
Our 2026 Tuxes & Tails Gala is Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. This special evening features high-energy entertainment, special four-legged guest appearances, raffles, spirited live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, and specialty cocktails that create an unforgettable evening. In 2025, over 600 guests attended Tuxes and Tails, and together, we raised over $605,000 for our shelter animals!
Tuxes & Tails is your opportunity to leave an impact and make a difference in our community. Your support will help animals in need and give you and your guests lasting memories.
Pars for Pets
The 2026 Pars for Pets golf scramble is Monday, October 12, 2026 at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Pars for Pets is the Kentucky Humane Society’s annual charity golf scramble. Foursomes enjoy a day of golf, games, and giving. During lunch and the cocktail reception, golfers enjoy fantastic raffle prizes with proceeds benefiting animals in need. Golfers may register their team at any time throughout the year by contacting Savannah Gregorchik-Menendez at sgregorchik@kyhumane.org or 502-425-5486.
KHS Calendar of Events
There are many fun opportunities that benefit KHS animals throughout the year. Stay up to date on events such as behavior classes for you and your pup, local business fundraisers that benefit KHS, our equine open houses and so much more.
Event Sponsorships
Are you a business looking for sponsorship opportunities? Click here to download our Annual Sponsorship packet (PDF) to see which signature event will help you meet your marketing goals. Event sponsorships are designed to help you and your company increase visibility in the Kentuckiana area and generate valuable exposure for your brand to targeted audiences. Let’s delve into strategies for collaborating and strengthening our bond with the community! Contact Savannah Gregorchik-Menendez at sgregorchik@kyhumane.org or 502-485-5486 to learn more or visit kyhumane.org/get-involved/corporate-opportunities.
Other Event Opportunities
Pet Tales Lunch and Learn
The Kentucky Humane Society is pleased to offer Pet Tales Lunch & Learns to the public the second Wednesday of most months. Join us for a delicious lunch sponsored by Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill and uplifting presentation by Alisa Gray, our President & CEO. Then get a behind-the-scenes tour of our Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center. Learn more and sign up now.