The Royal Ball, 2026 FACF Gala
Saturday, November 7th | 6-10 pm | Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville, IA 52241
A Night Fit for a King or Queen
Join us for The Royal Ball, Friends of the Animal Center Foundation's signature fundraising event benefiting the animals at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. This enchanting evening will bring together animal lovers from across our community for a night of celebration, entertainment, and giving back.
Guests will enjoy a delicious plated dinner, live music by The Funk Daddies, exciting games, a silent auction, the Crown Jewel Candy Bar, and inspiring stories that highlight the impact of donor support. Every ticket purchased helps provide medical care, enrichment, behavior support, foster supplies, and second chances for animals in need.
Whether you arrive in cocktail attire, or a crown and cape, we invite you to embrace the theme and enjoy a night fit for a king or queen. Gather your court and join us for an unforgettable evening where compassion reigns, generosity shines, and every animal is treated like royalty.
When
Saturday, November 7th
6-10 pm
Where
Brown Deer Golf Club
1900 Country Club Drive
Coralville, IA 52241
This is a 21+ Only Event
Festivities Include
- Live Music by The Funk Daddies
- Crown Jewel Candy Bar
- Silent Auction
- Games
Attire
Formal or cocktail attire is encouraged. Tuxes, suits, gowns, cocktail dresses, crowns, tiaras, capes, and other royal inspired attire are welcome. Whether you prefer classic elegance or want to fully embrace the theme, we invite you to have fun with it!
Dinner Options Include
- Creamy Polenta with kale, mushrooms, green beans and roasted sweet potato (vegan and gf)
- Roasted Chicken with marsala, green beans, and garlic whipped potato (gf)
- Beef Tri Tip with demi glaze, green beans and roasted sweet potato (gf)
Entertainment by
Tickets
$100 - Individual Ticket
This ticket is good for one attendee. Tickets include plated dinner, 2 drink tickets, and entertainment.
$850 - Table for 10
This ticket is good for 1 table of 10 people. Tickets include plated dinner, 20 drink tickets (2 per guest), and entertainment.
Cheers & Chances Grand Prize Table (per table)
Add some excitement to your evening! Each guest at your table is automatically entered into our exclusive gala grand prize drawing.
Royal Dessert Tray (per table)
An indulgent selection of gourmet royal desserts elegantly presented on a shared tray for your table of ten. Includes one drink ticket per guest to toast the evening in style. This includes 10 individual royal desserts and 10 additional drink tickets.
Proud Sponsor
Logo or name recognition in event promotional materials including website, social media platforms, newsletters, press releases and gala signage. Verbal recognition by Master of Ceremonies during the gala. Up to 2 free tickets (by request made by October 15th).
Refreshment Sponsor
Sponsor the refreshments that keep the celebration going all evening, with recognition at the bar and in event materials.
An Unforgettable Evening
