Annual Fundraiser to benefit the Michiana Humane Society ? New Buffalo, MI (July 19, 2023) - Returning for its 12th Anniversary, “Cocktails at the Grand Cottage” takes place on Saturday, July 29 from 5pm-9pm Eastern on Marquette Drive.

Touted as The Best Party of the Year in Harbor Country, this fundraiser is Michiana Humane Society’s largest attended event throughout the year, raising funds for the animals of the shelter. Included with the ticket price, guests will enjoy an open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres from Classic Catering, sushi from Song Asian and the most beautiful views of Lake Michigan.

There will be a live auction starting at 6:30pm which will include exciting items like a week’s vacation in Mexico, Key Largo or Telluride, Colorado. Also up for bidding is a pasta-making class and dinner with wine pairings for ten at Terrace Room in New Buffalo as well as a Cubs tickets package with dinner. Or try your luck at a lobster roll catered lunch for twelve or greens fee for four at the exclusive The Dunes Club Golf Course. Plus many more exciting offerings! Hatch a plan with your friends and family to co-op bids on the experiential items!

The raffle item is a pair of e-bikes from Pedego in New Buffalo and raffle tickets are only $50. Purchase your tickets and test your luck!

The event is hosted by Grand Cottage owners Will Schauble and Jason Spohn. Our generous underwriters include NIBCO, Inc, @properties and Stray Dog. Our sponsor list includes Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Moersch Hospitality Group, The Care Institute Group, The Roule Family, The Chaddick Foundation, Sarah Shillington & Marianna Murphy, The Weglarz Family and many, many more! 

Tickets are selling fast but are still available online at michianapets.org. Individual tickets are $125 and there are still sponsorship opportunities.

More information: Colleen Neubauer at cryan.pr@gmail.com  or ww.michianapets.org.