Event Information

Fur Ball Event Chairs

Chairs will be announced soon!

Event Emcee:

Gary Lezak,
KSHB’s Emmy Award
Winning Meteorologist.

Attire

We encourage guests to dress in theme! This year’s theme is Paws Vegas! About 75% of Fur Ball guests dress in theme. Feel free to get creative with a full costume or go casual with polo shirt or dress, or pull out your snazzy attire, swanky suit or dancing dress!

Don’t be afraid to bring out the razzle dazzle – remember this event is all about having fun! Formal attire is not encouraged. If you don’t want to dress in theme, that’s purr-fectly okay, you are welcome to come in slacks or a summer dress.

Get some inspiration from our Pinterest board!

Agenda

5:30 – 7:30 pm
Social Hour & Silent Auction Bidding

7:30 pm
Dinner

8:15 pm
Special Presentation & Live Auction

9:15 pm
Fur Ball After Paw-ty

A Special Thank You!

Thank you to our Fur Ball event PAW-tners!

It takes a tremendous team to throw this paw-ty and our Fur Ball Vendors make us look good – while keeping expenses to only 11% – that means money raised goes to helping homeless animals. Thank you to these Vendors who provide discounted services and/or pro bono services to make Fur Ball look and run fabulous – while coming in under budget:

Digital Design

George Nigro

Guy Guinta

Jack Pullan

JNA Advertising

Landers’ Visions, LLC

Overland Park Convention Center

Fur Ball Covid-19 Update:

We will be following safety protocols based on CDC and Johnson County guidance for Fur Ball, which is an in-person event. We have added many accommodations to increase safety and support social distancing and outdoor access throughout the event. Staff will not attend if they have tested positive for Covid-19, do not feel well, or have been exposed to anyone who has Covid or Covid-like symptoms within the past 14 days, and expect all event attendees to do the same.

You acknowledge that you are aware of the risks involved with attending this event during the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledge that you are choosing to do so voluntarily. Furthermore, you agree to waive and release Wayside Waifs or the Overland Park Convention Center from liability for any claim, including any claim related to Covid-19.

FAQ:

Q: When is 2023 Fur Ball? And is it virtual or in-person?
A: Fur Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Overland “Bark” Convention Center. Fur Ball will be held in-person.

Q: How do I become a sponsor?
A: View Fur Ball sponsorship levels and benefits.

Q: Do you have an e-vite?
A: Yes! View it here.

Q: I can’t attend, can I still make a donation?
A: Yes, of course! Please make your donation here. Thank you!

Q: Is the event open bar?
A: Of course it is! Please drink responsibly.

Q: How do I donate an auction item?
A: We are looking for unique, high valued items to feature in our silent auction. For more information or to donate, please contact Amanda Smasal at asmasal@waysidewaifs.org, 816-986-4409 or visit our Auction page.

Q: Do you have directions to the venue?
A: Yes, you can find directions here. Overland Park Convention Center is located at 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas 66211

Q: Do you need volunteers for the night of Fur Ball?
A: Yes, we will need volunteers! Please contact Morgan Edmiston to discuss options at medmiston@waysidewaifs.org.

Q: How much of my ticket is tax-deductible?
A: Fair market value is $90 per person.