Ideal Ales for Tails

Ales for Tails 2025 – Craft Brews for Rescues!

Join us for the ultimate feel-good festival where craft brews meet community spirit – Ales for Tails, happening this year at our exciting new venue, Shongweni Club, on Saturday, 2 August!

Expect the same incredible energy you know and love, with free tasters from SA’s best home brewers for Top Dog ticket holders, live music from KZN’s top acts, and a bigger, better kids area for our little legends. But that’s not all – we’ve got some fresh new features to wag your tail about:

• Now supporting 12 amazing animal welfare organisations – your ticket directly helps paws in need.

• Cool Cat ticket holders can sip on a wide range of craft beers, gins, wines, and quick-pour cocktails.

• Introducing Ground Hound tickets for our non-drinkers and minors – come enjoy the vibe without the booze.

• Packed with fun – from mechanical bull riding to face painting, there’s something for every age and tail-wagging temperament.

• Hours extended to 10pm - let’s party til the cows come home!

Ticket Types

(Tickets are limited)

R30 cash per car payable at the parking entrance

• Top Dog - Includes free home brew tasters until 5pm, vote for your fave, then enjoy the full selection of craft drink sales.

Online R320 / Door R370

• Cool Cat - Access to the event, all the fun, and full access to alcoholic drink sales.

All day - Online R160 / Door R200

From 5pm - Online R120 / Door R160

• Ground Hound - For non-drinkers and minors – enjoy all the activities and music (available full day or night only).

All day - Online R140 / Door R180

From 5pm - Online R100 / Door R140

• Puppy Pals (ages 3–10) - Access to the secure, supervised kids area (open until 5pm).

Online R80 / Door R100

• VIPup - Day time access for your fur kids so they can also enjoy the jol.

Free - but must be vaccinated.

Lineup:

11h00 Oscar Rorvik

12h00 The Gloucester Blues Project

13h00 Tiaan Rivers Band

14h00 Phillip Taylor Band

15h00 Matt Gardiner

15h45 Awards

16h15 The Kickstands

17h30 Broken Advocate

18h30 Veranda Panda

20h00 WahWah Baby

21h00 Angst Party

So, let’s raise a glass, rock out, and make a difference – Ales for Tails 2025 is where good vibes meet a great cause. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring the love – it’s going to be pawsome!

Participating Charities:

KZN Valley Dogs • Coastal Horse Care Unit • Stray Paws South Africa • The Feline Connection • Centre of Rehabilitation of Wildlife CROW • Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming • Mazarat Animal Rescue • Mitchell Park Paws • Sables Creatures • Giants Cup Animal Welfare • Pet Rescue Isipingo • Project Rhino