# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ideal Ales for Tails 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for the ultimate feel-good festival where craft brews meet community spirit – Ales for Tails, happening this year at our exciting new venue, Shongweni Club, on Saturday, 2 August!

Expect the same incredible energy you know and love, with free tasters from SA’s best home brewers for Top Dog ticket holders, live music from KZN’s top acts, and a bigger, better kids area for our little legends. But that’s not all – we’ve got some fresh new features to wag your tail about:

• Now supporting 12 amazing animal welfare organisations – your ticket directly helps paws in need.
• Cool Cat ticket holders can sip on a wide range of craft beers, gins, wines, and quick-pour cocktails.
• Introducing Ground Hound tickets for our non-drinkers and minors – come enjoy the vibe without the booze.
• Packed with fun – from mechanical bull riding to face painting, there’s something for every age and tail-wagging temperament.
• Hours extended to 10pm - let’s party til the cows come home!


Ticket Types:
(Tickets are limited, Phase 2 tickets available until 26 July)
Parking R30 per vehicle

• Top Dog - Includes free home brew tasters until 5pm, vote for your fave, then enjoy the full selection of craft drink sales.
Online R320 / Door R370

• Cool Cat - Access to the event, all the fun, and full access to alcoholic drink sales.
Full-day - Online R160 / Door R200
Night-only - Online R120 / Door R160

• Ground Hound - For non-drinkers and minors – enjoy all the activities and music (available full day or night only).
Full-day - Online R140 / Door R180
Night-only - Online R100 / Door R140

• Puppy Pals (ages 3–10) - Access to the secure, supervised kids area (open until 5pm).
Online R80 / Door R100

• VIPup - Day time access for your fur kids so they can also enjoy the jol.
Dogs free - but must be vaccinated.


Lineup:

11h00 Oscar Rorvik	
12h00 The Gloucester Blues Project
13h00 Tiaan Rivers Band
14h00 Phillip Taylor Band
15h00 Matt Gardiner
15h45 Awards
16h15 The Kickstands
17h30 Broken Advocate
18h30 Veranda Panda
20h00 WahWah Baby	
21h00 Angst Party

So, let’s raise a glass, rock out, and make a difference – Ales for Tails 2025 is where good vibes meet a great cause. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring the love – it’s going to be pawsome! 

Participating Charities:
KZN Valley Dogs • Paw Prints Rescue and Rehoming  • Coastal Horse Care Unit  • Stray Paws South Africa  • Centre of Rehabilitation of Wildlife CROW • Mazarat Animal Rescue  • Mitchell Park Paws  • Sables Creatures  • Giants Cup Animal Welfare  • Pet Rescue Isipingo  • Project Rhino
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hillcrest/ideal-ales-for-tails-2025/200028247629549
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, kids, dog, nonprofit, parties, charities, festivals, live-music, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, beer-festivals, rodeo
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1135

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hillcrest
- **state**: NL
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Shongweni Club
- **lat**: -29.798844099549
- **long**: 30.741241785565
- **full address**: Shongweni Club, 480 Kassier Rd, Hillcrest, 3624, South Africa

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Ideal Ales for Tails 2025
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1467010f6ed0863ec806cc406f70802f524c1d039278179c2b7d72fc18a3da48-rimg-w1200-h458-dcf1f3f4-gmir?v=1753777304

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ideal Ales for Tails 2025 being held?
  - **A:** Ideal Ales for Tails 2025 takes place on Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am at Shongweni Club, 480 Kassier Rd, Hillcrest, 3624, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ideal Ales for Tails 2025?
  - **A:** Ideal Ales for Tails 2025 is organized by Ales for Tails.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ideal Ales for Tails 2025 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hillcrest, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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