What is Whisker Brunch?
Formerly Whisker Ball, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region invites you to the most glamorous event of the year, Whisker Brunch: A Garden Party With Pueblo Pets, on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at the Pueblo Convention Center. Located at 320 Central Main St, Pueblo, CO 81003.
FREE parking is located in the Central Main Street parking garage directly across the street from the Convention Center.
Whisker Brunch is one of Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region's annual signature fundraising events. This elevated brunch includes decadent pastries, cash bar, a scrumptious plated meal, silent and live auctions, ears or tails game, and the highly anticipated Better Together Pet Parade! All proceeds help the homeless and abused animals cared for by HSPPR in Pueblo.
View last year's purr-fect photos
Tickets
- Individual Human Ticket $95
Includes (1) human entry into the event, light bites and coffee during cocktail hour, and a gourmet multi-course plated brunch. - Individual Human & Dog Ticket $105
Includes (1) human and (1) dog entry into the event, light bites and coffee during cocktail hour, and a gourmet multi-course plated brunch. Limited availability. *Limit one dog per human. Dogs must be up to date on vaccines, well-behaved, and leashed at all times. Retractable leashes are strongly discouraged. Learn more about leashing your dog. - Table Sponsor $1,500. Includes name in program & website listing, guaranteed group seating for up to eight (8) guests, and table signage.
- Pet Parade Participant $100 add-on to your ticket. Escort your personal dog on stage and share their story. This is a limited capacity opportunity. Don't wait to register!
Attire
Embrace the elegance of an autumn garden party. Think rich jewel tones, florals, tweed, velvet, boots or dressy flats, cozy wraps, statement hats, and timeless accessories that celebrate the beauty of the season.
Meals
Guests have the choice of a meat, gluten-free, or vegan option of our brunch entree.
Meat Entree - Crusted Mini Quiche filled with eggs, onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, crumbled sausage, & cheese. Served with a side of smoky bacon & berries with brie cheese.
Gluten-Free Entree - Crusted Mini Quiche with gluten-free crust and filled with eggs, onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, crumbled sausage, & cheese. Served with a side of smoky bacon & berries with brie cheese.
Vegan Entree - Vegan Tofu Mini Quiche made with gluten free crust and filled with firm tofu, vegan eggs, vegan cheese, onions, & bell peppers. Served with a side of vegan sausage & berries
*Don't forget to select your meal preference and list any dietary restrictions by 8 p.m. on 11/8/2026. Any guests who have not selected a meal preference by the deadline will be assigned the meat entree.
Auction Information
Whether you're able to join us at the event or not, you can still help animals in need by participating in this year's silent auction. All bidding is done from your smartphone or computer so you can bid from anywhere in the world, starting 11/7/26!
The Silent Auction will run through the close of Whisker Brunch on Saturday, November 14th at approximately 1:00 p.m. A 5-minute countdown clock banner will be featured on the site so that you can place your final bids.
Winning bidders in attendance at Whisker Brunch must check-out and receive a "PAID" stamp before picking up their items in the hallway after the event. For winning bidders not in attendance at Whisker Brunch, post-event auction pick up will take place on Wednesday, November 18th from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or after 11/18/26 by scheduled appointment only. Contact events@hsppr.org to coordinate a pickup time/location. Unfortunately, we are unable to ship items.
Schedule Of Events
10:00 a.m. Silent Auction, Photobooth, Cocktails, & Hors d'oeuvres
10:50 a.m. Ballroom Opens, guests may find their seats
11:00 a.m. Welcome & Brunch
11:45 a.m. Program & Video Presentation
11:55 a.m. Raise Your Paddles
12:15 p.m. Ears or Tails Game
12:20 p.m. Live Auction
12:40 p.m. Better Together Pet Parade
1:00 p.m. Silent Auction Closes *Approximate Time
1:15 p.m. Closing Remarks & Auction Check Out
Activities
Photobooth: Be sure to visit the free photo booth located in the silent auction room and open during the cocktail hour! Grab your friends, strike a pose, and take home a fun keepsake from the event!
Ears OR Tails Game: Join the fun with the "Ears or Tails" Game. Your $25 donation to HSPPR gets you an entry to play the game and a chance to win! Purchase an entry and receive a pair of cat ears at check-in, silent auction room, or ballroom. When the auctioneer announces it's time to play "Ears or Tails" all participants must put on their ears and stand to play!
The "Ears or Tails" game will be played in the ballroom (you must attend Whisker Brunch to play & win) at approximately 12:05 p.m. The auctioneer asks all Ears or Tails participants to stand up. Then participants select either "ears" or "tails" by putting their hands on their ears or their tails! The auctioneer flips a coin and announces whether the coin came up heads or tails. Those participants whose choice matches the coin flip get to stay standing-everyone else sits down. The auctioneer continues asking participants to select "ears" or "tails," then flipping the coin, until only one player is left standing as the WINNER!
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