2026 Golden Paw Award Tickets

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 13, 2026—the evening we gather to honor the heart and soul of DockDogs: the incredible dogs, teams, and people who make this community so extraordinary.

The Golden Paw Awards Gala is more than an event—it’s a celebration of accomplishments, stories, and memories that bring us together. This elegant, theatre-style evening will feature:

• A celebratory cocktail hour in the Atrium

• A plated dinner during the sit-down, banquet style Awards Gala
  
  

• The always-anticipated People’s Choice Awards

• Hall of Fame Inductions honoring legends of the sport

• Incredible videos, special moments and surprises you won’t want to miss

We invite you to join us in semi-formal or formal attire as we raise a glass to the achievements and community spirit that make DockDogs truly one-of-a-kind.

Event Details
Golden Paw Awards Gala
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Pre-Gala Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Alliant Energy Center  |  Mendota Rooms  |  

Entree Options

• Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast (GF) 

  Sliced medallions of savory wild rice stuffed chicken breast with white wine cream sauce, thyme and chive potato cake, and sautéed seasonal vegetables.

• Rosemary and Dijon Roasted Pork Loin (GF) 

  Medallions of slow roasted pork loin, Wisconsin apple compote, Yukon mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables with whole grain mustard cream sauce.

• Vegetarian Lasagna - Served with seasonal vegetables

All plated dinner entrées include salad, gourmet dessert, bakery fresh rolls with butter and freshly brewed coffee.  Each attendee will also receive their choice of two drink tickets for either select beer, wine or soda.

Ticket Information

• $30: Youth (5–15 years)

• Complimentary: Children 4 & under

• $65: Advance (purchase by November 9, 2026)

• $70: Onsite (purchased November 10–13 at 12:00 PM)

Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the remarkable dogs, teams, and community that define DockDogs.