Portola Hotel & Spa Pawty
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2 Portola Plz, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940 | Monterey, CA
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SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 | 12 PM TO 3 PMA Free, Family-Friendly Event
Bring the whole family — including your four-legged friends — to the Portola Hotel & Spa Pawty! Enjoy an afternoon filled with adoptable pets, live music, delicious food and drinks, local vendors, and fun activities for all ages on the beautiful outdoor terrace and beer garden at Jacks Terrace and Peter B’s Beer Garden.
Whether you’re looking to adopt a new best friend or simply spend a fun afternoon supporting rescue animals, this free community event has something for everyone.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Free Activities & Entertainment
Face painting for kids
Live music with guitarist Ryan Sesma
Outdoor games and family-friendly fun
Food & Drink Specials
Enjoy delicious event specials, including:
Tacos & nachos
Bark bowls & barkuterie treats for dogs
Tito’s handmade drink specials
Draft beer, wine, and more
Plus, $1 from every featured food and drink special sold will benefit Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP).
MEET LOCAL VENDORS
Jaeling Pet Portraits
Capture your pet’s personality with custom pet portraits created live at the event.
Golden Coast Links
A California-based permanent jewelry business specializing in:
14k gold
Gold-filled jewelry
Sterling silver permanent bracelets, anklets, and necklaces
Caleb’s Collars
Handmade dog collars inspired by rescue animals and crafted with love in Monterey Bay.
Adopt a Dog or Cat with AFRP
Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) will be onsite with adorable cats and lovable dogs searching for their forever homes. Stop by to meet adoptable pets, speak with the AFRP team, and learn more about the adoption process.
AFRP is dedicated to finding permanent homes for stray, abused, and abandoned companion animals throughout Northern California. As a foster-based rescue organization, AFRP places animals in loving temporary homes, allowing foster families to provide valuable insight into each pet’s personality and ideal home environment.
You can preview adoptable pets anytime at: Animal Friends Rescue Project
AFRP Adoption Process
Visit the AFRP website and browse adoptable dogs or cats.
Complete a free online adoption application at animalfriendsrescue.org.
An AFRP Adoptions Manager will contact you to discuss potential matches.
If it’s a good fit, AFRP will arrange a meet-and-greet with the foster family and pet.
Final adoption steps include a quick home or lease verification before completing the adoption.
Adoption Fees
Cats & kittens: $150
Dogs & puppies: $300
All adopted pets are:
Spayed or neutered
Microchipped
Current on vaccinations
Join Us
Join us for the Portola Hotel & Spa Pawty on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12 PM to 3 PM for an afternoon of great food, refreshing drinks, live entertainment, and adorable rescue animals — all while supporting a wonderful local organization. This free, family-friendly, and pet-friendly event is the perfect way to spend the day with friends, family, and your four-legged companions.
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Where is it happening?
2 Portola Plz, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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