Pups & Pours Block Party
THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED BECAUSE OF WEATHER! ALL TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE SPRING 2026 DATE AND TICKET SALES WILL BE RE-OPENED THEN!
Trinity Health Stadium (Hartford Athletic)
Hosted by Renee DiNino & Wolfie from WFSB
Co-hosted by Damon Scott from Country 92.5
If you loved Bark & Brewfest last year, get ready for something even better! We’re shaking things up and bringing you the all-new Pups & Pours Block Party—a fun-filled evening of great drinks, delicious food, live entertainment, and, of course, dogs!
Enjoy unlimited samples from local breweries, distilleries, and wineries, plus a variety of food trucks serving up tasty bites.
Get your puppy fix at the Puppy Cuddling Area, shop from local merchants, participate in axe throwing, and take part in raffles and games for exciting prizes!
Live Bands & DJ Sunny will keep the energy high, while K-9 demonstrations showcase incredible four-legged talents. Enjoy performances by Country Steel, a modern country band consisting of five musicians that pack a powerful punch of country, and Rescue Dogs Band, a blues/rock band of animal lovers.
Bud’s Beer Blurb will be hosting a live podcast at the event! Through “Bud’s Beer Blurb the Podcast,” Bud dives deep into the industry, bringing engaging conversations with brewers, beer enthusiasts, and industry insiders.
Best of all, every sip and every ticket helps save lives! All proceeds from Pups & Pours directly benefit Dog Star Rescue, a 100% volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs in need.
Don’t miss this pawsome event—grab your tickets now and help us make a difference!
Corporate Sponsors Needed!
We are looking for corporate sponsors for this event. We have a variety of sponsorship packages to meet your budget, and happy to customize. Learn more about sponsorship packages here. Being an event sponsor allows you to reach an amazing audience of dog lovers, aligns your brand with the positivity of ours, and the best part is it allows us to save more rescue dogs’ lives. Contact [email protected] for details.
Pours
- Mountain Mac Cider Company
- Back East Brewery
- Branford Distillery
- Quiver Spirits
- Concentric Brewing
- Stormalong Hard Cider
- Founders Brewery
- Elicit Brewing
- Tribus Beer
- CT Valley Brewing Company
- Williamantic Brewery
- Litchfield Distillery
- Drink Mechanics
- Black Hog Brewery
- Rule of 3 Brewing
- Fifth State Distillery
- Urban Lodge Brewing
- Two Roads Brewing
- Priam Vineyards
- Dead Language Beer Project
- Gratsi Wine
- Links Drinks
Food Trucks
Vendors
- Renewal by Anderson
- State Farm
- TruPanion Pet Insurance
- FineFettle
- The Happy Confection
- Bellatrix
- Crafty Baker
- DIY Treats 4 Dogs
- Bob’s Beef Jerky for a Cause
- NGage
- The Creative Blend
- Midnight Makings by Aimee
- Agency One Group
- First World Mortgage
- K9 Coats by Chris
- Granny’s Doggie Treats
- Sovita Chiropractic Centers
- Dayna Autumn Art LLC
If you are a local brewery, vineyard, or distillery who would love to get involved, we can’t wait to hear from you! We are expecting 500+ attendees, and you would just need to provide sample pours (glasses provided by us). Promote your brand to fellow dog lovers, have a great time and bring up to 4 friends/family for free! There is no cost to you to participate—you just need to provide the alcohol!
Learn more about showcasing your beer, wine, or spirits here. Contact [email protected] for details.
Please note: For the safety of all attendees and our rescue dogs, no outside dogs are permitted at this event, with the exception of service animals.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
The Hometown Foundation
Established in 2002, The Hometown Foundation raises money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs. The Foundation’s focus and commitment center around five key program areas: Animal Welfare, Emergency Response Personnel, Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, Major Illness or Those in Need, and the Military.
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