Party for a purpose with Asheville, NC’s Pups & Pints

The free fundraising event for the Asheville Humane Society features local beers, live entertainment + plenty of dog treats.

Two people and a dog smile at the 2021 Pups and Pints event.

Now this looks like a doggone good time.

Photo by Joseph Dix Photography

Mark your calendars, animal lovers. On Thurs., Sept. 22 from 5-7 p.m., you can bring your four-legged friends to a rooftop party benefiting the Asheville Humane Society.

Taking place on the top of the Pack Square Parking Garage (26 Biltmore Ave.), the event will feature live bluegrass music with Knob Creek Incident, numerous local breweries with beer tastings, complimentary pet portraits from Joseph Dix Photography, caricature art, canine massages courtesy of RU Social Spa, and popsicles for both people + dogs.

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