We cordially invite you to join us at the AKC Museum of the Dog for an elegant Friday evening cocktail to kick off the 2025 Westminster celebrations and honoring long-time supporter of the Museum and Board Member, Gayle Bontecou! Enjoy music, cocktails and delicious local hors d’oeuvres with friends while supporting the only museum in the country that celebrates our sport, and the unique connection between human and canine.

All ticket sales and sponsorship help the Museum continue to educate the public about the important roles that dogs play in society, raise awareness about our sport, present expertly curated exhibitions, and host fun events throughout the year.

Tickets start at $150 and are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Limited sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For questions or more information about sponsorships please email donor.relations@akc.org.

Sponsorships

Cocktail Party Underwriter (one available)

$50,000 – Signature Sponsorship of entire 2.5 hour event

• Tickets for 20 guests to attend the event ($3,000 value).
• Name/Logo projected on 1^st floor gallery walls.
• Name/Logo on all collateral for the event including: website, emails, social media, signage, and formal invitation.
• One Bronze Medallion with 50 character engraving of choice to hang in Museum’s entrance in perpetuity ($2,500 value)
• One dedicated co-branded social media post on Meta platforms.
• One named specialty cocktail at the event.
• 20 Family/Dual level memberships to the AKC MoD (a $1,900 value) providing unlimited admission to the museum plus additional benefits for one year for 10 named families or individuals.
• 100 guest passes for one-time free admission ($1,500 value).
• Opportunity to host one private after-hours event at the AKC MoD for up to 150 guests (a $10,000 value, excluding catering)
• Private tour of the AKC MoD for up to 15 people hosted by Curator or Executive Director.
• Acknowledgement of support on the AKC MoD website, annual report, and quarterly newsletters.
• Co-branded cocktail napkins and table linens at the event.

Cocktail Sponsor (two available)

$20,000 

• Tickets for 8 guests to attend the event ($1,200 value).
• Name/Logo on signage at the event.
• Name/Logo on all collateral for the event including: website, emails, social media, signage, and formal invitation.
• One named specialty cocktail at the event.
• 8 Family/Dual level memberships to the AKC MoD (a $760 value) providing unlimited admission to the museum plus additional benefits for one year for 8 named families or individuals.
• 50 guest passes for one-time free admission ($750 value).
• Opportunity to host one private after-hours event at the AKC MoD for up to 50 guests (a $5,000 value, excluding catering)
• Private tour of the AKC MoD for up to 10 people hosted by Curator or Executive Director.
• Acknowledgement of support on the AKC MoD website, annual report, and quarterly newsletters.

Grazing Table Sponsor (three available)

$10,000

• Tickets for 4 guests to attend the event ($600 value).
• Name/Logo on signage at the event.
• Name/Logo on all collateral for the event including: website, emails, social media, signage, and formal invitation.
• 4 Family/Dual level memberships to the AKC MoD (a $380 value) providing unlimited admission to the museum plus additional benefits for one year for 4 named families or individuals.
• 20 guest passes for one-time free admission ($300 value).
• Private tour of the AKC MoD for up to 10 people hosted by Curator or Executive Director.
• Acknowledgement of support on the AKC MoD website, annual report, and quarterly newsletters.

Dessert Sponsor (one available)

$10,000

• Tickets for 4 guests to attend the event ($600 value).
• Name/Logo on signage at the event.
• Name/Logo on all collateral for the event including: website, emails, social media, signage, and formal invitation.
• 4 Family/Dual level memberships to the AKC MoD (a $380 value) providing unlimited admission to the museum plus additional benefits for one year for 4 named families or individuals.
• 20 guest passes for one-time free admission ($300 value).
• Private tour of the AKC MoD for up to 10 people hosted by Curator or Executive Director.
• Acknowledgement of support on the AKC MoD website, annual report, and quarterly newsletters.

$150 Ticket

• Cocktail party ticket for one guest

Thank You to Our Sponsors