The Humane Society of Chittenden County's beloved annual event series, Bark & Brew, returns this summer! Join us at our shelter (142 Kindness Court in South Burlington) on Thursday evenings August 20th - September 17th from 5:30pm-7:30pm to enjoy delicious local brews while your canine companions have a paw-some time in our large, fenced dog play yard! (Dogs are welcome but not required!)

Tickets are $20 and include 2 drinks from our featured breweries & cideries, fun swag and treats from our sponsors, and play yard access. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event. All funds raised will go directly towards our programs & services helping animals in need!

Each week, a local food truck will be on site with food for purchase.

Brewery + cidery and food truck lineup:

8/20: Frost Beer Works + Zero Gravity Brewery + Four Quarters Brewing plus Yalla Eats
9/3: Switchback + Vermont Cider Lab + Lucy & Howe Brewing Company plus The Caracas Food Truck
9/10: Kraemer & Kin + Four Quarters Brewing + Vermont Cider Lab plus Le Bon Gout
9/17*: Foam Brewers + Weird Window + Black Flannel Brewing plus Le Bon Gout

*Rescheduled from 8/27 due to weather!

Bark & Brew 2026 is presented by the following sponsors:

Exclusive Title Sponsor: New England Air Systems

Best Friend Sponsors: Richmond Animal Hospital, Community National Bank - Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC - Vermont's Community Bank, Burlington Cars: Subaru and Hyundai, Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists

Supporting Sponsors: VEG, Key Bank, UnionBank, Trust Company of Vermont, Burnett Scrap Metals, Green Mountain Animal Hospital, National Life Group, Hanson + Doremus

Bark & Brew 2026

Get unleashed Thursday nights at HSCC!