Gala Chairperson Jorja Fox and many other special friends of farmed animals* invite you to the Animal Acres Gala on Saturday, August 25, for a truly memorable evening of dining and dancing under the stars in the beautiful sanctuary rose garden.

Los Angeles needs a farmed animal sanctuary and only YOU can provide it. Please help make Animal Acres a dream come true for suffering farmed animals by attending our annual benefit.

The Gala, 5pm-11pm

• "Cowtail party" with the sanctuary critters!
• Appetizers and Desserts sponsored by BuyKind.
• Gourmet Vegan Dinner provided by Wholesome & Hearty Foods - home of the original Gardenburger
• Celebrity Awards Ceremony
• Entertainment & Music provided by MAKENA
• Auction for Animals

Host Committee:

• William Baldwin & Chynna Phillips
• Ed Begley, Jr.
• Thora Birch
• Linda Blair
• Chevy Chase
• James Cromwell
• Mike Farrell
• Woody Harrelson
• Mariel Hemingway
• Dominic Scott Kay
• Carol Leifer
• Joan Macintosh
• William McNamara
• Esai Morales
• Shelley Morrison
• Kevin Nealon
• Charlotte Ross
• Alicia Silverstone
• Debra Wilson Skelton
• Loretta Swit
• Mariana Tosca
• Jane Velez-Mitchell
• Persia White
• Tracy & Noah Wyle

Honorary Hosts:

• Aaron Leider
• Gil Michaels
• Joann & Frank Randall
• Patty Shenker

A Gala Evening

• 5 – 7 p.m. COWTAIL PARTY
  Eat, drink, and be merry with the sanctuary critters!
  Presented by BuyKind.com
  Musical entertainment by MAKENA
  
  AUCTION FOR ANIMALS
  Located in the sanctuary gazebo. Bid on art, vacations, cruelty-free products, wine, and more to help us provide rescue, sanctuary, and hope for suffering farmed animals. Bidding closes at 10:30.
  
  
• 7 – 8 p.m. GOURMET VEGAN DINNER
  Presented by Wholesome & Hearty Foods
  With VegAdvantage.com
  
  
• 8 – 10 p.m.
  STARS FOR FARMED ANIMALS AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
  Vegetarian Vision Award
  Rescue & Refuge Award
  Tribute to Gretchen Wyler
  Like Animals
  Performed by Monica Richards
  Tribute to the Animal Acres Volunteers
  Compassion Into Action Award
  ACI: Animal Cruelty Investigations
  Gandhi Award
  
  
• 10:00 – Midnight DECADENT DESSERTS
  Visit our dessert tables for tea, coffee, and vegan delights!
  Presented by Buykind.com
  
  STARLIT DANCING

The Gala is a Black-tie Affair!

Suggested Attire:
        Tuxedos or Suits
        Gowns or Dresses

Please wear what you are most comfortable in.

*The dinner will be served in the sanctuary rose garden – low heels or flat dress shoes are recommended due to the grass.