Paws and Pints

 Dog and cat illustration with a beer stein in between

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Paws & Pints Shelter Showcase! Join us on Sept. 6 for a fun-filled day of brews, barks and behind-the-scenes peeks at how we help animals in need. Learn how you can support our mission and raise a glass to making tails wag! 

Event Details

Paws & Pints: A Denver Animal Shelter Showcase 

Date: Saturday, Sept. 6

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Denver Animal Shelter1241 w. Bayaud Ave., Denver, 80223

This is a 21+ event. Tickets are required.

Your ticket includes two drink tickets, a custom pint glass, Oktoberfest-inspired food, festive entertainment, and a behind the scenes tour of Denver Animal Shelter. It’s a fun and meaningful way to kick off the fall season while supporting a great cause.

Food & Drink 

The Bohemian Wurst food truck will be serving up Oktoberfest favorites like giant pretzels, sausages, and perogies. Vegan guests can enjoy vegan perogies and pretzels served without butter.

Two drink tickets are included with admission, which is also the drink limit for the event. No additional alcohol will be available for purchase. Beer and root beer will be provided by Strange Craft Beer Company, and canned rosé wine will be provided by Vineyard Brands.

Parking & Transportation 

We offer limited free parking in front of the shelter and some street parking nearby. Carpooling or using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is highly recommended. 

Dress Code 

Get into the Oktoberfest spirit by rocking your best lederhosen or beer maid outfit! 

Dressing up is all part of the fun — but no pressure! Casual wear is totally welcome too. 

The event’s outdoors, so don’t forget to bring a jacket if the forecast looks chilly. 

Event Merch 

Event t-shirts will be available for purchase on-site for $20. Both cash and card will be accepted, though cash will help you get through the line faster. 

Chance Auction 

Don't miss our chance auction for a variety of fun prizes! Tickets can be purchased at the event — $5 for 1 ticket, $20 for 5 tickets, or $35 for 10 tickets. Just drop your tickets into the baskets for the prizes you’re hoping to win and stay until the end — winners will be drawn at random and must be present to claim their items. 

Other Info 

This is a 21+ event and ID is required if you will be enjoying alcoholic beverages.  

While we love your furry friends, please leave all pets at home.  

Bringing cash is recommended for quicker check-in, auction entry, t-shirt purchases, and to show appreciation to your bartenders. 

Please contact Lindsay Wells with any questions at Lindsay.Wells@denvergov.org

 

Purchase Tickets

Tickets: $45 per person

To purchase tickets, visit the Denver Animal Shelter payment portal to submit your $45 donation for each ticket. 

Please write in the "reason for donation" section that you are submitting payment for Paws & Pints and the number of tickets you are purchasing. You will receive a confirmation email that your donation was submitted.

Please note, you do not need a physical ticket to get into the event. Don't forget your ID if you will be enjoying alcoholic beverages at the event.

Need help purchasing tickets? Reach out to Lindsay.Wells@denvergov.org

 

Sponsors

Thank you so much to our sponsors! 

Join us as a sponsor

Sponsorship Levels:

Prost Champion - $3,000

  • 8 tickets
  • Opportunity to have a booth at the event
  • Recognition in all marketing emails & press releases
  • Logo & link inclusion on event website
  • Promotion on social media Logo on event sponsor sign

Braver Hund - $1,500

  • 6 tickets
  • Logo & link inclusion on event website
  • Promotion on social media Logo on event sponsor sign

Katze Miau - $750

  • 4 tickets
  • Logo & link inclusion on event website

 

Not seeing what you're interested in or have another great sponsorship idea? Sponsorship levels are customizable! Reach out to Lindsay.Wells@denvergov.org for more info.