Location
Purina Event Center
Description
Purina’s dedication to pet health and nutrition began 100 years ago at Purina Farms. Join us on Saturday, August 22 | 5-8pm as Purina Farms present Bark Tie Gala to celebrate our history and toast our future with a portion of ticket sales* as well as all auction and raffle proceeds benefiting the Coalition for Pet Progress.
Guests will kick off the night with an opening ceremony and the Purina Legacy Walk featuring adoptable pets from local animal welfare organizations. Sip and savor your way through the evening with a wine tasting passport, capture photo‑worthy moments, and enjoy high‑energy performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team. Bid on silent auctions from the Coalition for Pet Progress and explore Purina initiatives that demonstrate how the brand continues to drive advancements for pets and their people. Conclude the evening in Adoption Alley where you may meet and bring home a new best friend from one of our participating rescues.
Night at a Glance
✨ Red carpet entrance with opening ceremony
🍷 Wine tasting passport
🍇 Premium charcuterie and heavy hors d’oeuvres
🎫 Silent auctions from the Coalition for Pet Progress
🐾 Adoption Alley with our partner animal welfare organizations
🥏 Performances from the Purina Incredible Dog Team
The Coalition for Pet Progress is an alliance of animal-centric nonprofit organizations serving the Greater St. Louis region by identifying and bridging gaps in essential resources for pet care. Through collaborative efforts, they tackle community-wide challenges that surpass the scope of any single organization. Their vision is a future where every pet is cherished, every caretaker is empowered, and where kindness and empathy are the cornerstones of our community.
TICKETS
$10 of each ticket sale will be donated to the Coalition for Pet Progress*
Premium Admission | 21+ years old
$55 early bird > $60 starting July 22 July 27
Wine Tasting Passport: 9 tasting tickets and 1 full glass
An event wine glass
Unlimited hors d'oeuvre
Unlimited soft drinks and water
Unlimited adoptable pet snuggles (while supplies last)
Additional Wine Tasting Passports can be purchased the day of the event for $25
General Admission | 18+ years old
$30 early bird > $35 starting July 22 July 27
Unlimited hors d'oeuvre
Unlimited soft drinks and water
Unlimited adoptable pet snuggles (while supplies last)
ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS
Gateway Pet Guardians
Five Acres Animal Shelter
Open Door Animal Sanctuary
Franklin County Humane Society
Dirks Fund
APA of Missouri
Needy Paws Rescue
Dog Saver
Pet Rescue Network
WINERIES
Adam Puchta Winery
Montelle Winery
Augusta Winery
Mount Pleasant Estates
Wild Sun Winery & Brewery
DRESS CODE | Dress to impress OR come casual! We encourage guests to come comfortable for walking around the indoor space as well as interacting with adoptable cats and dogs (if they choose to). As we are celebrating our 100-year anniversary, dressing in your favorite decade is encouraged, but not required!
LOCATION | Purina Farms 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039
Event URL
https://purina.ungerboeck.com/prod/emc00/register.aspx?aat=4961472f6d784e594c5a4550467a5137674b37786245437047413065424b455252746c4a367662717837773d
Event Cost
60
Date / Time
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