Raise your Glass for a Good Cause

Ales for Tails is a community-driven, family-friendly craft beer, gin, and music festival dedicated to raising funds for animal shelters across KwaZulu-Natal.

Save the Date

The 2025 event is currently in the planning stages, for now just keep Saturday 2 August available!


United for our Furry Friends

At the end of the day, we’re here to raise funds and bring hope to the precious animals in our province who deserve a better chance. By coming together as a community, we can make a real difference. This year, we’re excited to support some of the top organisations helping our furry friends, and we’ll be adding more charities in the months ahead. It’s the least we can do, and we’re grateful for your support!

KZN Valley Dogs

Calling all local businesses! Join us in creating an unforgettable event while supporting animal welfare. Here’s how you can get involved:

Home Brews for Rescues: South Africa’s home brewers, we need you! Pledge a batch of your amazing beer to help raise funds for the animals. Bonus points if you can pour it on the day – if not, we’ll make a plan!

Media Buddies: Help us spread the word! Whether you’re an influencer, a radio station, a signage company, or can assist with printing flyers, we’d love your support.

Good Cause Guardians: Adopt one of our nominated charities and help them raise funds with fun activities like face painting, mechanical bull rides, or photo booths. It’s a win-win for branding and giving back!

The Backbone Crew: Your services or equipment can make a huge impact. From marquees and barrier fencing to toilets and cleaners, every contribution helps save costs for the charities.

Raffle Partners: Donate prizes for our raffles and competitions, including best beers, best stands, and even our doggie contest.

Interested in getting involved? Reach out to Warren today!
Email: warren@alesfortails.co.za
WhatsApp: 061 998 8108

Let’s work together to make 2025 our most successful and impactful year yet!


Introducing our Top Dog Title Sponsor

A heartfelt thank you to our title sponsor, Ideal, for their incredible support! As a proud local business with a strong commitment to animal charities, partnering with them felt like a natural fit. With their backing, we’re excited to make amazing improvements this year—together, the sky’s the limit!


Home Brews for Rescues

A massive salute to the Durban Home Brewers, whose passion and dedication have been the backbone of Ales for Tails since its inception in 2016. These talented men and women craft incredible beers with one goal in mind—supporting animal shelters in need.

Their exclusive brews are a true highlight of the festival, and VIP Top Dogs ticket holders get the unique opportunity to enjoy free tastings of these one-of-a-kind creations. These beers are only available at the event, so don’t miss out—secure your VIP ticket to experience the magic!

Durban Home Brewers

Wort Hog Brewers (Gauteng)

Beyond Brewing – Sponsor


The Good Vibe Crew

A huge thank you to the incredible artists and bands who bring the festival to life with their talent and energy – all while supporting our furry friends. These generous musicians perform for free, showcasing some of the best talent KwaZulu-Natal has to offer.

Get ready for a fun-packed day filled with amazing live music, all in the name of raising funds for animal shelters. We couldn’t do it without them—thank you for making a difference through your music!

Veranda Panda

More bands are on their way!


Media Buddies

Masakhe Media – Street pole posters


Good Cause Guardians

We invite local businesses to join the cause by adopting a charity and helping raise funds on the day of the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference for a great charity while gaining exposure and goodwill. If your business is ready to get involved and support a charity, please contact Warren at warren@alesfortails.co.za to learn more about how you can help!


The Backbone Crew

A big thank you to the caring local businesses whose services make this event possible. Your support is the foundation of our success, and we couldn’t do it without you!

Bizlink Hillcrest – Print Suppliers


Raffle Partners

We’re aiming to make this the biggest raffle yet, and we need your help! If you’re interested in contributing a prize and becoming a Raffle Partner, please get in touch with Warren at warren@alesfortails.co.za. Your generous donation will make a real impact, and together, we can create an unforgettable experience for all. Let’s make this raffle one to remember!

Limited early bird tickets will be up for grabs in May! Want to be the first to know? Just subscribe to our newsletter below, and we’ll send you a heads-up as soon as they’re available.

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