10th Annual Pints 4 Paws Homebrewing and Craft Beer Festival

It’s time once again for the Annapolis Home Brew Club’s Annual Pints 4 Paws Homebrewing and Craft Beer Festival, benefiting the SPCA of Anne Arundel County! This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 10th anniversary of this awesome event. Get ready for a day filled with delicious brews and furry friends all while benefiting a great cause.

Your ticket includes samples of more than 50 homebrews and craft beers from a variety of local breweries, plus a commemorative tasting glass. Multiple food trucks will be on site serving up great eats. More details on participating food trucks and breweries will be announced in the coming weeks.

Live entertainment will be provided by , an amazing local band serving up crowd favorites from the Grateful Dead, R&B, blues, and more.

Pints 4 Paws will feature a variety of local vendors, a silent auction, raffles, and plenty of other fun throughout the day.

• Advanced General Admission: $45
• Day-of General Admission: $55
• VIP Admission: $75
• Designated Driver: $10

A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for $75. VIP admission includes:

• One hour early entry
• Access to the VIP tent
• A dedicated VIP Port-O-John
• Snacks, water, and exclusive beer samples from area breweries

This is an animal-friendly event, so bring your leashed furry friends! Shaded tents, water stations, and rest areas will be provided. The SPCA mobile unit will also be on site with adoptable animals.

• Kids under age 18 are free with an accompanied adult ticket holder.

• Please bring your ticket (either printed or mobile) and a photo ID with you. All attendees sampling alcohol must be at least 21 years old. Guests without a valid ID will not be permitted to sample.
• Guests are welcomed to bring lawn chairs, blankets, strollers and wagons, as well as rain umbrellas
• Do not bring glass containers, pop-up tents, or beach umbrellas
• Outside alcohol and food is not permitted.
  We are expecting great weather, but Pints 4 Paws is a “Rain or Shine” event. In the event of severe weather, attendees are advised to seek shelter until the weather passes.

• Date: May 30, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. VIP ticket holders may enter up to 1 hour before start time, beginning at 1 p.m.
• Location: 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis MD, 21401.Enter through Gate 5 on the West side of Taylor Ave.
• Event Parking is $10 per vehicle. We encourage carpooling and ride-sharing. As always, please drive responsibly and make use of designated drivers.

All proceeds we raise for this event go directly to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. We truly could not do this without your generous support!

As the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in Anne Arundel County, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County has been providing shelter and humane care for homeless animals in need for more than 96 years. They are not affiliated with or supported by any other SPCA or humane organization and heavily rely on the generous contributions from individuals and businesses to ensure the homeless animals receive the best possible care.

By supporting the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, you are making a commitment to helping the 2,500 homeless animals that enter our shelter each year. On behalf of the Annapolis Homebrew Club, thank you for your support and enjoy the event!

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