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YAPPY HOURS
Scotty’s Barks & Brews 901 E. Industrial Circle Cape Coral.
Yappy Hour Bell Tower Shops Monthly-2nd Friday 6p-8p. Fort Myers. Benefits: GulfCoastHumaneSociety.org
Pups & Pints Fort Myers. Concrete Beach Brewery Pups And Pints |
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AUGUST 2026
Sunday, August 23
4th Annual Pawty in the Plaza
10a - Noon
Water Street Tampa, in Raybon Plaza
971 Water Street, Tampa.
Pet-themed experiences, family-friendly activities, dog-centric vendor market.
Tuesday, August 25
Dog Days of Summer Festival
1p - 3p
Regency Residence, 6711 Embassy Blvd., Port Richey.
Tasty treats, fun games, dog therapy.
For more information and vendor participation call 727.849.9335.
Wednesday, August 26
National Dog Day Yappy Hour
5p - 8p
TradeWinds Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach at the Sandbar
Co-hosted by The New Barker.
Live music by Joey Young, pup cups and treats for the dogs. Giveaways. Drink specials.
Free parking after 5p.
See you there!
Monday, September 7
Bark at the Park
6:40 - game starts
Miami Marlins LOAN DEPOT PARK
501 Marlins Way, Miami.
Purchase tickets here...
Tuesday, September 8
Orlando Cat Cafe 10th Anniversary Celebration
Noon: Cake Cutting
Orlando Cat Cafe, 532 Cagan Park Avenue, Suite 201-203, Clermont. OrlandoCatCafe.com
Sunday, September 13
Dog Day at the Rays
1:40 - game starts
TROPICANA FIELD
One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg.
Purchase tickets here...
OCTOBER 2026
Saturday, October 3
39th Annual Blessing of the Animals Celebration
11a - 2p
Blessing ceremony begins at 11:30a
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church
706 W. 113th Ave., Tampa
Vendor space available. Contact stcpeopleandpets@gmail.com
Saturday, October 10
Rescue Ball 2026 – A Decade of Chances
6p - 10p
Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, FL
Hosted by Rescue Rebels By Cash 4 Canines
Live acoustic performance bt NBC’s The Voice Star, Jay Allen. www.RescueRebels.org
Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18
4th Annual Ocala Pet Palooza
World Equestrian Center, Expo Center 2
1598 NW 87th Court Road, Ocala
Play, Shop, Learn, Adopt!
For vendor information, call 407.854.2111
Saturday, October 24
Franklin’s Friends Howl-O-Ween
A Dog Walk-A-Thon and Canine Costume Contest
9a - Noon
Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte
For more information to participate as a vendor or to register, email FranklinsFriends@gmail.comor call
260.693.7387
34th Annual Furball Gala
5:30p
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
A benefit for Pet Alliance Orlando
Sponsorship and ticket info, email: bbfinck@petallianceorlando.org 
Saturday, October 31
Pet Day & Wiener Dog Races & Halloween Costume Contest
11a - 3p
Wiener Races kick off at noon
OCC Road House
10575 49th Street N., Clearwater.
Petting zoo, pet adoptions; raffles and local vendors.
Pet-friendly patio serving food and beverages.
Interested in being a vendor? Call Julie at 727.776.0709
or email Julie@OCCRoadhouse.com
Dog-A-Ween – Doggie (and Kittie) Costume Contest
9a sign in; 9:30 parade; 10a costume contest begins.
Sarasota Farmers Market, 1451 1st Street, Sarasota.
Contest in Paul Thorpe Park, 135 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota.
Proceeds to benefit Donte’s Den Animal Sanctuary.
For more information, please email darcisrq@gmail.com
or call 941.266.5495.
NOVEMBER 2026
Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
9th Annual Jupiter Golden Jubilee
For more information or to register, visit: www.jupitergoldenjubilee.com
Saturday, November 7
20th Annual Doxapalooza – Red, White & Blue
10a - 4p
Keel Farms in Plant City.
More information & updates click here.
For Vendor participation: DAP@DareToRescue.org 
Saturday, November 14
Bark Back Benefit 11
Bryant Park Amphitheater, 100 S. Golfview Rd., Lake Worth. www.BarkBackBenefit.org
Sunday, November 15
Bauserween
Noon - 5p
Bauser’s Neighborhood Bar, 520 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
Theme: Nightmare Before Christmas
Hosted by Rescue Not Retail Dunedin
DECEMBER 2026
Saturday, December 5
A Country Christmas Jubilee
10a - 2p
Donte’s Den Animal Sanctuary, 6801 283rd Street E., Myakka City
Join us in a peaceful setting on 50 acres in the country.
Photos with Santa; Artisan vendors for unique Holiday Gift Shopping;
Live musical entertainment with Gracie Grieshop Topp, animal lover and advocate;
Food trucks. Prizes. Giveaways. Raffle Baskets.
Proceeds to benefit Donte’s Den Animal Sanctuary & EIO Rescue Ranch.
Vendor info, contact Breck at ACutieNamedStewie@gmail.com
Special thanks to @ACutieNamedStewie, event organizer.
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