17th Annual Taste of Italy: Italian Dinner & Tricky Tray

Save the Date for the Must-Attend Event of the Spring!

Home for Good Dog Rescue’s signature spring fundraiser is back for its 17th Annual Taste of Italy, and this year is set to be our biggest and best celebration yet!

Join us on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at our spacious new home: the Kenilworth VFW in Kenilworth, NJ. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Win Big: Giant Tricky Tray & 50/50 Raffle

The ultimate highlight of the night is our premier Tricky Tray auction and 50/50 Raffle! Guests will have the chance to win dozens of high-value prize baskets, flat-screen TVs, top-tier electronics, designer accessories, luxury gift certificates, and custom pet bundles.

• Something for Everyone: Baskets are organized across multiple tier levels so everyone has a chance to win big.

• Easy Participation: Tricky Tray tier tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets will be available for purchase directly at the event using cash, credit card, or Venmo.

Event Highlights & Menu

• Four-Course Italian Feast: Enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner featuring antipasti, fresh salad, mouthwatering pasta dishes, and an array of decadent desserts served with fresh coffee. (Vegetarian options available upon request.)

• Cash Bar: Enjoy beer, wine, and sangria available throughout the evening.

Ticket Information

• Adult Admission: $60 (Includes full Italian buffet dinner and cash bar access)

• Child Admission (Under 12): $20

After selling out completely last year, tickets for 2027 are expected to go fast. Secure your seats today and be part of an unforgettable evening that saves lives!

PURCHASE YOUR “EARLY BIRD” TICKETS HERE

Prefer to reserve your seats in person with cash or check? Visit our retail store location Monday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM:

Home for Good Dog Rescue

465 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the 17th Annual Taste of Italy is a fantastic way to showcase your business or organization to hundreds of passionate local supporters while directly powering our life-saving rescue operations.

To explore custom sponsorship packages and corporate partner benefits, please contact our team at volunteer@hfgdr.org.

Home for Good Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has saved nearly 14,000 dogs from high-kill shelters. Learn more about our rescue mission at www.homeforgooddogs.org.