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 are 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 get you any necessary licensing documents and we can finalise your booking soon. 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 3,000 tickets. 300 were sold by 25 June.
We are extending our opening times to 10pm so will be expecting to double up on meals for most patrons.
We are aiming for 12-15 food traders so approx 200 patrons per food stall.
Maximum of 3 staff per stand (6 staff for the 6×3 stands)

Terms

Only recyclable containers to be used.
No shelter, tables or chairs will be provided.
Payment required on receipt of invoice to confirm booking.
Business license for food and drink traders the responsibility of the trader and must be produced by no later than Friday 25 July 2025.
You agree to share the event on your social platforms.

Application Form

Valid license to be sent to Warren by 25 July 2025.
Meal vouchers are distributed randomly to musicians and volunteers who give up their time and talents for free. Prizes are for the raffle.