Ruts for Dinner – Fundraiser for AWCC

The wildest dinner party of the year is back! Ruts for Dinner returns this fall with unforgettable food, Alaska wildlife, behind-the-scenes experiences, auctions, and just the right amount of rut-fueled chaos. Come raise a glass, raise your paddle, and help support the animals and conservation work you love at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Warning: things may get a little wild. This evening isn’t for the cubs—it’s cheeky, a little provocative, and strictly 21+ Individual Tickets Include: General Admission includes access to the full Ruts for Dinner experience at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, featuring an unforgettable evening of wildlife encounters, local cuisine, live entertainment, auctions, immersive conservation storytelling, and a few delightfully cheeky nods to the wild side of animal courtship season. Guests are invited to explore the sanctuary after hours, enjoy dinner and drinks, and celebrate conservation alongside fellow supporters under the autumn Alaska sky. Purchase your ticket HERE. The Velvet Antler Tickets Include: A VIP experience of Ruts for Dinner: Begin your evening before you even arrive at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Guests aboard The Velvet Antler experience will enjoy luxury VIP transportation along the breathtaking Turnagain Arm enroute to Ruts for Dinner 2026. Hosted in partnership with Salmon Berry Travel & Tours, this exclusive experience transforms the scenic drive from Anchorage into part of the celebration itself. Sip champagne, enjoy tasty appetizers, take in live onboard music, and hear stories from AWCC’s team while traveling through one of Alaska’s most iconic landscapes. Your VIP Velvet Antler package includes: Roundtrip luxury transportation from Anchorage, Champagne and light bites onboard, Live onboard music, Exclusive onboard presentation from an AWCC naturalist, The full standard experience of Ruts for Dinner 2026 with elevated seating and wine on your table, and Special surprises! From wildlife encounters and conservation storytelling to local cuisine, auctions, and unforgettable moments under the Alaska sky, The Velvet Antler experience offers a wildly memorable way to experience AWCC’s signature fundraising event. Purchase your ticket HERE. Dress code: Cozy layers encouraged—part of the evening will be outdoors. This event is 21+ only. Whether you’re coming for the conservation, the culinary experience, or the courtship displays, Ruts for Dinner promises a night to remember—all in support of AWCC’s mission to provide conservation, education, research, and quality animal care of Alaska’s wildlife. Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Time: 3:00–9:30 PM Restrictions: Ages 21+ Buy Tickets HERE