The 18th Annual Soup ‘r Bowl for Humane Society of the High Plains will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Unrein Building at the Ellis County Fairgrounds.

Admission is $5. Tickets are available at Hays Veterinary Hospital,1016 East 8th; Fur Is Flying, 2204 Vine Street; Back to Nature, 2707 Vine Street; Humane Society of the High Plains, or at the door.

There will be 17 tables: 15 soups and two dessert tables (Debbie Weber-cookies, cupcakes, etc. and Sheriff Ed Harbin-pie). A baggie with a small cup, large cup, spoon, napkin and voting tickets are given to each guest. The small cup is for tasting the soups, and the large cup is for eating the favorite.

Many door prizes and gift certificates are available, and new T-shirts are on sale.

The Golden Ladle will be awarded after votes are counted at 1 p.m.

Proceeds are dedicated for medical treatment for animals at the shelter.