Annual Fundraiser | WhatIf Puppets

HOORAY!

We are officially sold out!

Even if you can't join us this year, you can still donate to What iF Puppets to support our

mission and be a part of the magic of our

programming and mission to inspire play and cultivate meaningful connections through the

puppetry arts!

In fact, bid in our silent auction that is now live

until 9 pm on August 8th.

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

5 PM - 9PM

J. Rieger Distillery

2700 Guinotte Ave

Kansas City, MO 64120, USA

Click here for dress inspiration for the event or

visit Donna's Dress Shop to get the perfect whimsical outfit!

Think fun formal!

Carnival Highlights

“Best in Show” Sponsor(s) ($5,000)

“Pet-digree” Sponsor(s) ($1,000)

“Mutt-sterpiece” Sponsor(s) ($3,000)

“Puppy-teer” Sponsor(s) ($750)

“Best in Show” Sponsor ($5,000)

Name or Logo on Signage for All Games
Official Photo of you and your group with Game Puppet of your choice
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on Website, Printed Program, and All Social Media Promoting
Event Recognition on Screen During Event and Post-Event Newsletter
Verbal Recognition from the Stage
20 Tickets to the Carnival
10 Tickets to Our Premiere Show at Midwest Trust Center

“Pet-digree” Sponsor ($1,000)

Name or Logo on Signage for One Game
Official Photo of you and your group with Game Puppet of your Sponsored Game
Recognition as Sponsor on Website and Printed ProgramRecognition on Screen During Event
8 Tickets to the Carnival
4 Tickets to Our Premiere Show at Midwest Trust Center

“Mutt-sterpiece” Sponsor ($3,000)

Name Or Logo on Signage for All Games
Official Photo of you and your group with Game Puppet of your choice
Recognition as Sponsor on Website, Printed Program and All Social Media Promoting Event
Recognition on Screen During Event and Post-Event Newsletter
10 Tickets to Carnival
6 Tickets to Our Premiere Show at Midwest Trust Center

“Puppy-teer” Sponsor ($750)