The Boos & Barks Bash

Come for the Celebration. Stay for the Magic of Saving Lives.

You are warmly invited to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County’s 4th Annual Gala, Boos & Barks Bash, taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Four Winds Casino South Bend Ribbon Town Ballroom. Join us for an unforgettable Halloween-inspired evening filled with festive fun, creative costumes, entertainment, dancing, and heartfelt community impact. More than a gala, this special night serves as a powerful opportunity to change lives for the thousands of animals and families who rely on the Humane Society of St. Joseph County each year. As one of Indiana’s oldest and most impactful animal welfare organizations, the Humane Society of St. Joseph County provides shelter, medical care, adoption services, and emergency support for more than 3,000 animals annually. We also work to keep pets with the families who love them through community support programs, resources, and crisis assistance, because there truly is no place like home. This year, our goal is to raise more than $100,000 to help offset the growing costs of critical facility upkeep, major building system repairs and upgrades, lifesaving veterinary care, daily shelter operations, and programs that support vulnerable pets and the people who care for them. 100% of proceeds from this event remain right here in Michiana, directly supporting our lifesaving work.