PRESS RELEASE / September 26, 2025 (Boston, MA) – The annual Harpoon Dogtoberfest is returning Sunday October 5th. It is a fundraising event welcomes dog lovers and their furry friends to the Harpoon Brewery to celebrate Octoberfest, with net proceeds going to the Kenary Brain Tumor Research Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and MSPCA – Angell.
Attendees of all ages can enter their pooch to compete in costume, trick, and look-a-like contests, snuggle adoptable dogs at the on-site adoption Meet & Greet, burn off some pup energy at the agility course designed by the MSPCA, and meet local vendors in the Sponsor Village.
The event also features on-site food vendors as well as Harpoon pretzels. Guests can enjoy a variety of freshly brewed craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages – including a Bow-Wow Brew for Dogs! Made from a 100% malted barley mash with powdered peanut butter added directly to the kettle boil, dogs can enjoy a beer made just for them.
- Date/Time: Sunday, October 5 from 10AM – 2PM
- Location: Harpoon Brewery – 306 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
- Event/registration page: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/2025HarpoonDogtoberfest
Harpoon Brewery was founded in 1986 by beer lovers who wanted more and better beer options. When the Brewery was founded, Harpoon was issued Brewing Permit #001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since it was the first to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of about 25 years. Since then, it has expanded beyond the Seaport District in Boston with locations in Windsor, VT, Manchester, NH, a Boston Common Summer Pop-Up, and Logan Airport. Harpoon’s line of craft beer features its award-winning IPA and seasonal beers, along with special limited releases.
