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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, Phase 1 tickets available until 26 July)

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

Phase 2 R270 / Phase 3 R320 / Door R370

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

Full-day - Phase 2 R140 / Phase 3 R160 / Door R200

Night-only - Phase 2 R100 / Phase 3 R120 / Door R160

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

Full-day - Phase 2 R120 / Phase 3 R140 / Door R180

Night-only - Phase 2 R80 / Phase 3 R100 / Door R140

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

Phase 2 R70 / Phase 3 R100 / Door R100

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

Free - but must be vaccinated.

Lineup:

Veranda Panda

The Kickstands

Phillip Taylor Band

Wah Wah Baby

Angst Party

Broken Advocate

Matt Gardiner

Tiaan Rivers Band

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 • Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming • 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

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