Event Details

Venue:Wendy Venniker Field, Shongweni Club
Event Date:Saturday 2 August 2025
Event Times:11am gates open – 10pm closing
Friday Setup Times:11am-6pm (Security will be in place over night)
Saturday Setup Times:7am-10am (vehicles removed from event area by 9am)
Saturday Strike Times:Strike no earlier than 10.00pm (no vehicles to enter the venue until all the patrons have exited)
Sunday Collection Times:Security will be available until 6am Sunday. All trailers to evacuate by 11am on Sunday.
Ticket Prices:From R70 Kids
From R120 General pass
From R220 VIP pass

Welcome and thank you for your interest in participating in Ales for Tails 2025. This is out first year at the Shongweni Club and we’re expecting it to have a big impact in ticket sales and ultimately funds raised for the charities. Please apply as soon as possible so I can reserve your position. Looking forward to spending a fantastic day with you!

About AFT 2025

  • This is the 9th edition of the event.
  • In 2024 around 1,600 tickets were sold for the event.
  • After expenses the money raised goes to the 12 animal charities.
  • With the new location and multiple charities being supported we are hopeful to sell in the region of 3,000 tickets. 300 were sold by 25 June.
  • Approximately 600 VIP ticket holders will have exclusive free tasters of the home brew pledges until 5pm. Thereafter they will join the general drinking ticket holders in paying for drinks from the commercial alcohol traders.
  • We are extending our opening times to 10pm.
  • No extra licensing is required as the venue is fully licensed.

Terms

  • No entrance fee is required for alcohol traders.
  • 20% of your income on the day will be paid to the organiser either in cash on the day or by eft within 3 days after the event. Proof of income is required by a point of sales system.
  • Cups will be supplied (currently 330ml). You will not serve customers that don’t have a cup.
  • Maximum of 4 staff per 3x3m stand
  • No shelter, tables or chairs will be provided.
  • You agree to share the event on your social platforms.

Application Form

Drink vouchers are distributed randomly to musicians and volunteers who give up their time and talents for free.