YAPPY HOURS

Scotty’s Barks & Brews
First Friday of every month
6p-8p
Scotty’s Bierwerks, 901 E. Industrial Circle, Cape Coral.
GulfCoastHumaneSociety.org
Yappy Hour
Bell Tower Shops
Monthly-2nd Friday
6p-8p.
Daniels Parkway & US 41,
Fort Myers.
Benefits: GulfCoastHumaneSociety.org
Pups & Pints
Fort Myers Brewing Company
Third Friday of every month
6p-8p
12811 Commerce Lakes Dr.,
Fort Myers.
Benefits:
Gulf Coast Humane Society
Concrete Beach Brewery Pups And Pints
3rd Sunday, through December.
Noon-5p
325 NW 24th St, Miami. Benefits Paws 4 You Rescue: Paws4You.org
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JUNE 2025
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 6, 7 & 8
3rd Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event
10a-5p
Grimes Family Agricultural Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave., Plant City
Municipal animal shelters from Hillsborough, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties will be bringing 300+ adoptable dogs.
Saturday, June 7
Wheels and Paws Car Show
5p-7p
Thrive Art District, 710 NW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Food trucks. Entertainment.
Proceeds to benefit 1 Lucky Dog Rescue
Special guests: Miami Coalition Against Breed Special Legislation.
Pups & Prosecco
10a-2p
Engel & Volkers, 102 2nd Ave NE, St. Pete
Adoptables from Pet Pal Animal Shelter, photo ops with your own dog, raffle giveaways. All proceeds to benefit Pet Pal Animal Shelter.
Tuesday, June 10
Barks & Brews
7p-9p
The Green at University Town Center, 125 N. Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota
A monthly event to benefit Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue.
Adoptable dogs, craft brews, live music, pup-friendly vendors.
Thursday-Sunday, June 12-15
AKC All Breed Dog Show
Tampa Fairgrounds, Entertainment Hall, 4800 US Hwy 301 N., Tampa
8a-5p
Free to the public, $5 parking.
Saturday, June 14
First Annual CATSINO NIGHT
6p-9p
Boca Ciega Ballroom, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach
Authentic Las Vegas gaming tables, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Poker.
DJ. Cash bar. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres.
For event information and to purchase tickets, click here

Sunday, June 15
Waggin Weekend – Old Town’s Dog Festival
11a-3p
Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee.
Dogs are VIP for the day. Wiener Dog Derby Races, Best Kisser Contest. Cool-down stations for dogs. Giveaways and more.
For updates, click this link.
Yappy Hour @Motorworks Brewing Co.
1014 9th Street W., Bradenton.
1p-4p
Raffles and auctions; local vendors; live music; drink special and food trucks.
Proceeds benefit the 501c3 non-profit Do Like Raleigh Roo Foundation.
Friday, June 20
BEACH DOG FRIDAY
Baseball’s Clearwater Threshers alternate identity.
Gates open at 5:30. First pitch at 6:30
This evening’s theme: Pitch For Pink. Look for The New Barker PINK goody bags for the first 100 guests with dogs.
Saturday, June 21
Summer Paw-Looza
4p-8p
Home state Brewing,
16016 New Independence Pkwy, #100, Winter Garden.
Vendors and sponsors needed. Contact Central FL Dog Moms at CFLDOGMOMS@gmail.com
Pup cups, local vendors, raffles, live music, tropical vibes.
Yappy Hour Dog Market
5p-9p
In the Loop Brewing, 3338 Land O’Lakes Blvd., Land O'Lakes
Treat your pups to an evening out to shop and enjoy delicious treats. Pup-friendly vendors.
JULY 2025
Sunday, July 13
1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
2p – until...
Voodoo Brewing, 3434 E. St., RT 60, Valrico
A very important fundraising event for Community Pet Project, whose mission is to alleviate hunger and provide vital resources to the pets of low-income or homeless men, woman and veterans in the Tampa Bay Area.
$20/pp. Please plan to attend and let’s help this worthy organization whose volunteers do so much for the community.
Community Pet Project
Saturday, July 19
Westchase Petapalooza
10a-4p
Westchase Town Center, 9540 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa.
A celebration of all family pets.
Vendors. Rescue Groups.
This isn’t just another market—it’s a curated celebration of all things PETS, bringing together an exclusive lineup of vendors offering handmade pet accessories, gourmet treats, custom pet portraits, stylish apparel, wellness products, and more! Want to join as a vendor? Reach out today to be part of this one-of-a-kind event. www.southernartsandevents.com
OCTOBER 2025
Saturday & Sunday, October 11-12
2025 Ocala Pet Palooza
World Equestrian Center
Vendor inquiries: Jennifer Patterson: Patterson@bmg1.com
Diamond D Ranch Dog Fest
10a-3p
Diamond D Ranch, 5903-1 Solomon Rd., Jacksonville.
Festival featuring daily activities such as agility and training demos, cow dog demonstrations, dog lake swimming, vendors, food trucks, music, photography, dog costume contests, hiking ops and more. Pup cups for the dogs, beer, wine and great food for humans. Overnight camping opportunities available. For more information and vendor ops email info@diamonddranchinc.com and mention The New Barker.
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2nd Sunday of Each Month
Mounts Botanical Garden
Dogs Day in the Garden
9a-3p
531 N. Military Trail,
West Palm Beach.
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3rd Sunday of Each Month
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church
Pet-Friendly Sunday Services
8a and 10a Services
706 W. 113th Ave., Tampa
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