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2026 Canines & Cocktails Gala

The AKC Canine Health Foundation presents the highly anticipated fundraising event, 2026 Canines & Cocktails! On December 10th, from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. Join us at the elegant Hyatt Regency on International Drive in Orlando, Florida for an evening of celebration. Prepare for an unforgettable night filled with lively entertainment and dancing and a thrilling raffle offering exciting prizes. Your presence and support will help advance vital research and promote the health and well-being of our beloved canine companions. Join us for an evening of philanthropy and fun as we come together to make a difference in the lives of dogs everywhere.

Organized and Hosted by:
Dr. and Mrs. William C. Truesdale

Date

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Time

5:00pm – VIP & Platinum Reception Starts

6:00pm – Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails
7pm – Doors Open & Dinner
7:30pm – Awards & Presentations
8pm – Live Music, Dancing, Raffle Winners
10:30pm – Party Ends

Venue

Hyatt Regency
Windermere Ballroom
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 284-1234

Attendance

In-person, up to 550 people. 

Can’t make it but want to help? Please consider donating to our cause. It’s contributions like yours that allow us to further our canine research and make a difference in the lives of dogs everywhere.  Donate Today. 

Tickets

Individual Ticket — $150  (one seat)

An Evening for the Dogs, and You — Classic Gala Experience

  • Assigned seat at the gala with plated dinner
  • Cocktail hour
  • Live entertainment

Seating: assigned by the event team

Individual VIP — $250  (one seat)

Early Entry, VIP Section — Seats Assigned for You

  • Everything in the Individual Ticket, plus:
  • Early admission to the VIP cocktail hour in the VIP Lounge
  • Seating in the VIP section with great views of the stage and program
  • Champagne service at your table

Seating: assigned by the event team, in the VIP section

C&C Leader VIP — $500  (two seats — $250 per seat)

Celebrated Together, Seated in Style

  • A special way to celebrate kennels, clubs, and dog owners supporting canine health research
  • Everything in Individual VIP, for two guests, plus:
  • Name recognition on event signage

Seating: assigned by the event team, in the VIP section

Platinum VIP — $500  (one seat)

Choose Your Own Seat in the VIP Section

  • Everything in Individual VIP, plus:
  • Premium placement nearest the stage and entertainment
  • Seating alongside your choice of fellow Platinum-level guests

Seating: designate your own table preferences at registration

C&C Patron — $1,000  (two seats — $500 per seat)

A Night at the Top, Together

  • Everything in Platinum VIP, for two guests, plus:
  • Prominent recognition on event signage
  • Recognition on the CHF website
  • Acknowledgment in the Discoveries newsletter

Seating: designate your own table preferences at registration and table placement personally handled by our event team, with your choice of table guests

Host Sponsor — Platinum Level — $5,000  (table of ten — $500 per seat)

Host a Table, Lead the Celebration

  • The traditional anchor sponsorship of Canines & Cocktails
  • Everything in C&C Patron, for a full table of ten guests, plus:
  • Reserved table with premium placement and excellent views in the VIP section
  • Your name or logo featured in the event program

Seating: your own table of ten, with your choice of guests

Bar Sponsor — Platinum Level — $7,500  (table of ten — $750 per seat)

Raise a Glass as the Bar Sponsor

  • Everything in Host Sponsor, plus:
  • A named signature drink served at your bar
  • Custom cocktail napkins featuring your name and logo at each bar
  • Prominent signage at all bars throughout the event

Seating: your own table of ten, with your choice of guests

Premier Sponsor — Platinum Level — $10,000  (two tables of ten — $500 per seat)

Headline the Celebration

  • Everything in Host Sponsor, for two full tables of ten, plus:
  • Top logo placement and premier billing on all event signage
  • Premier billing in the event program
  • Special recognition throughout the evening as one of the event’s signature sponsors

Seating: two tables of ten, with your choice of guests

Entertainment

Prepare for an unforgettable night featuring the authentic acoustic style of Andrea McArdle. Andrea McArdle is an American singer and actress best known for originating the role of Annie in the Broadway musical Annie and we’re incredibly grateful to have her join us at the Hyatt Regency this year.

Live music provided by Simply Irresistible. 

Raffle

Raffle tickets can be bought in advance and also in-person at the event and used to bid on the items. At the end of the night, raffle tickets will be mixed and drawn at random, with the holder of the drawn ticket winning the item.

Special Thanks

Thanks to our sponsors, including: 

Get in Touch

Event Support
paige@akcchf.org

Sponsorships
fleming@akcchf.org

Media & PR
fleming@akcchf.org