Kick off Barks for Beers month at Vista! Purchase a "Pawsport" and enjoy dog-friendly activities, live music, and prizes all day!
Join us Saturday, May 2 to kick off Barks for Beers month — with a little added flair from high society. Welcome to The Barkerton Social, where wagging tails meet garden party charm.
Purchase your Barks for Beers “Pawsport” here at Vista and enjoy a complimentary beer at 30 Austin-area breweries throughout the month of May. Yes, that’s 30 beers for $30!
Purchase your B4B Pawsport here at Vista during the May 2 event and receive 50% off a beer flight.
From 11 AM – 4 PM, enjoy a dog-friendly day on Vista’s 21-acre ranch with plenty of space for your pup to roam, plus a few elevated touches & perks for our most distinguished guests (both human and canine).
🐶 What to Expect:
Free Vista-made Spent grain dog treats (while supplies last!)
Floral collars for our most noble pups
Charming photo moments worthy of the 'ton
A touch of playful gossip from Lady Whistledog
Opportunities to connect with Divine Canines therapy teams
Dog parents can enjoy Vista’s fresh brews, local wines & ciders, and chef-driven, farm-fresh food throughout the day.
Live music from 2-4pm
🎩 Event Schedule
11:00 AM Vista opens for food, beverages, and the Barks for Beers Kickoff
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Register your pup for the Doggie Costume Contest (or should we say… Best Dressed of the Ton )
1:30 PM Costume Parade & Contest + Raffle Giveaway Part I Featuring prizes from Vista, a lake cruise with Austin Retro Boats, and more
2:00 – 4:00 PM Live music: Shinglers (Americana/Folk/Cosmic Country from Austin, TX)
3:00 PM Raffle Giveaway Part II
Whether you arrive as a Duke, Duchess, or devoted dog lover, this is your pup’s moment to shine. Dress to impress, bring your best boy or girl, and enjoy a day of beer, community, and a little Hill Country elegance.
Because every good pup deserves their debut. 🐾
ABOUT BARKS FOR BEERS
With your Pawsport purchase, you're supporting the Divine Canines organization. Barks for Beers is Divine Canines’s largest fundraiser, now in its 12th year, allowing us to support more than 190 active dog-handler teams who visit scores of partner sites and special events throughout Central Texas with free therapy dog services.
Divine Canines provides free therapy dog services to various populations including older adults, hospitalized patients, school reading programs and more. Our mission is: Partnering with our dogs to enhance the well-being of those in need. Barks for Beers helps us keep our training costs affordable and helps us keep our volunteers, human and canine, equipped to provide the best possible free services.
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