Black Tie & Tails Gala
About The Event
Join us for the 2nd annual Black Tie & Tails Gala on Saturday, April 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg!
Presented by our Diamond Collar Sponsor American Pride Automotive, this event will provide the opportunity to raise the vital funds needed at The Heritage Humane Society as we work to provide safety and life-saving care for the local homeless pets in our program…all while having an elegant and pawsitively awesome evening!
The VIP Reception will begin at 5:00 PM, and General Admission will open at 6:00 PM. Guests will enjoy a three-course elite buffet experience, thoughtfully curated to offer a selection of elevated flavors and beautifully prepared dishes, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every palate.
Registration also includes three drink tickets thanks to our Fetch the Flask Sponsor Noah’s Ark Veterinary Hospital, access to a variety of live and silent auction prizes, an exclusive raffle prize courtesy of our Paws and Pendant Sponsor Williamsburg Jewelers, a fun game, a concert by Live Music Sponsor Good Shot Judy, AND MORE!
Plus, if you are a major sponsor or a Cufflink Sponsor, enjoy a VIP champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres before the rest of the guests arrive!
This gala is not just an event – it’s a celebration of compassion, community, and commitment to helping local homeless pets in need at The Heritage Humane Society. We can’t wait to share this evening with you!
All attendees must be 21 years or older, and we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg, 50 Kingsmill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Event Tickets:
Tickets are now available for this year’s gala, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!
Whether you join us for a special night out with an individual ticket, go extra fancy with two VIP tickets, or gather your friends, family, or colleagues around a Furry Friends table, there is a place for everyone at this unforgettable evening FOR THE PETS.
Reserve your seat today and be part of a night filled with incredible food, meaningful impact, loads of fun, and life-saving support for the animals who need us most.
Secure your tickets now and let’s make this our most impactful gala yet!
Sponsorship and VIP Opportunities:
There are still a couple of sponsorship and VIP opportunities for this event, and we would love for you, your business, or your friends and family to support the cause! Please review the available options at the button below, and reach out if we can help you in any way!
Auction Donations:
For the first time, the gala will feature a Live Auction and Paddle Raise, along with an enhanced online Silent Auction that allows guests to bid in real time throughout the evening. The result is greater visibility for our partners and greater impact for the animals who depend on us.
We invite you to be part of this inspiring night by donating an item or experience to our Silent Auction. Popular contributions include:
- Unique behind the scenes or hands-on experiences
- Gift cards
- Sports, show or event tickets
- Wine tours or spirit tastings
- One of a kind items
- Themed gift baskets
- Getaways or experiences beyond Hampton Roads
Your donation will be showcased to an influential audience while directly funding food, medical care, enrichment and shelter for homeless pets in our community.
Download the auction donation form below. After filling it out, please email it to [email protected]. We thank you for your submission!
Event Flyer
Download the event flyer to share with your friends / family, or to display at your local business!
Special Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors!
Diamond Collar Sponsor
Fetch The Flask Sponsor
Paws & Pendant Raffle Sponsor
Live Music Sponsor
Presenting Media Sponsor
Heads or Tails Game Sponsor
Lights, Camera, Action Sponsor
Doggie Bag Sponsor
Video Production Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Photo Booth Sponsor
Top Dog VIPs
Screenshot
Cat’s Meow VIPs
Cufflink Sponsors
BethAnne Klaver | Courtney Owens, State Farm | Susan & Roger Schultz | The Hound’s Tale
2025 Event Highlights:
Thank you to Fredericks Photo & Films for capturing the photos and videos for last year’s event. If you’re curious about joining us this year, the recap from last year’s event may help provide the inspiration you need to purchase tickets this year. (Spoiler alert: it’s a FUN night for a good cause, and you’re not going to want to miss it this year!)
Why the need for a gala? Watch the 2025 preview video below: