Events
Events
Calendar
The events team at Humane Society of Utah has a handful of major events throughout the year and several smaller events each month. We host food trucks at our facility in Murray weekly during the summer. Contact Special Events for more information.
Attend our unique events and have fun: for a good cause. We offer training classes and other educational opportunities on a regular basis. Your participation directly benefits the animals in our care and funds the programs we offer.
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Barktober Fest
Humane Society of Utah, Murray, UT
Join us for the inaugural Barktober Fest: A Howl-O-Ween Paws Party, presented by the Humane Society of Utah and Subaru! On October 8th, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm, we invite you to our Pet Resource Center grounds in Murray for a spooktacular celebration of all things canine and Halloween.
Halloween Costume Contest and Parade – Food Trucks – Games – Beer – Family Photo Opportunity (must be booked in advance)
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Farmer's Market Pet Costume Contest
Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City ut
We are hosting Downtown Farmer’s Market Pet Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct 14th, 8am – 2pm @ Pioneer Park
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Wags to Wishes Gala
Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City UT
Save the date for our 11th annual Wags to Wishes Gala!
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Little America Ballroom
utahhumane.org/gala
Our Emcee for this event will be our generous longtime supporter (and dog adopter!), Lala Kent.
Wags to Wishes is presented by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
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Picture your Pet with Santa Weekend 1
Humane Society of Utah, Murray, UT
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 2nd & 3rd, 10am – 7pm @ HSU Auditorium in Adoption Lobby
The $35 sitting fee includes a same day 8×10 portrait and is a tax-deductible donation to the Utah Humane Society. The fee must be paid at the time of booking. BOOK NOW
Limit of four pets per sitting. All dogs must be on a leash and cats/other animals in a carrier.
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Poorly Drawn Pets
Watch for more details on our second “Poorly drawn pets” fundraiser on Facebook, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 5. Follow us on Facebook or join our email list (scroll down to the website footer for sign-up) to make sure you don’t miss out.
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Picture your Pet with Santa Weekend 2
Humane Society of Utah, Murray, UT
Saturday, Dec. 9th, 9am – 1pm and Sunday, Dec. 10th, 10am – 7pm
The $35 sitting fee includes a same day 8×10 portrait and is a tax-deductible donation to the Utah Humane Society. The fee must be paid at the time of booking. BOOK NOW
Limit of four pets per sitting. All dogs must be on a leash and cats/other animals in a carrier.
Event Application
Thank you for your interest in hosting an event for the Humane Society of Utah (HSU)! Please use this form if you are:
- Hosting a fundraiser for HSU
- Inviting HSU staff to attend a tabling event
- Hosting an offsite adoption event and requesting adoptable animals
Please fill out this form:
The Humane Society of Utah is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that receives no tax dollars or funds from national nonprofit organizations. The animals depend on the support of caring individuals like you.
We have created the following guidelines to enhance the success of third-party/community events and avoid any conflicts with HSU donors, corporate sponsors, or events planned already.
Please don’t print any materials, pursue any media publicity or solicit cash or in-kind sponsors until you get written approval for your event from the Humane Society of Utah.
To make this process as smooth as possible, please complete the event application and submit it to HSU at least two weeks before your event. Once we approve your application, an HSU staff member will contact you.