4th Annual Howl-O-Ween at Yard Bar with Love-A-Bull

Sunday, October 27, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
6700 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Love-A-Bull & Yard Bar are teaming up for the Fourth Annual Howl-O-Ween – Pit Bull Awareness Month celebration, Costume Contest, Silent Auction Pickup Party and more! The Howl-O-Ween event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and we’ll have a booth set up with information about Love-A-Bull, plus merchandise for purchase.

Costume Contest (Starts at 2:00 PM)

If you’re ready to show off your pet’s costume, then don’t miss our highly attended Costume Contest. We request that all individuals interested in signing up make a suggested donation of at least $10. All proceeds will go towards supporting Love-A-Bull’s mission to promote responsible guardianship and improve the lives of pit bull-type dogs through community support, education, advocacy, and rescue. Oh, and did we mention that we have some amazing prizes for you too?

Costume Contest categories include

Best Group Costume (humans are invited to participate!)
Best Owner/Handler Look-A-Like
Best DIY Costume
Best Pittie Costume

The Costume Contest will take place on the Fat City patio and all ages are welcome. We will have fun prizes!

Silent Auction Pickup Party

There’s more! Join us in celebrating Love-A-Bull Pit Bull Awareness Month with the final day of our Silent Auction Pickup Party. The fundraiser, which runs from October 18th to 25th, features fantastic prizes from both local and nationwide vendors. So mark your calendars and don’t miss out on all the fun!

Winners will pick up their local prizes on-site at Yard Bar on October 27th between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Brown and white pitbull type dog named Paulie

2024 Virtual Silent Auction

Join us as we host our Annual Virtual Silent Auction!

Friday, October 18, 12:00 PM CDT – Friday, October 25, 9:00 PM CDT

We are hosting our annual silent auction virtually in honor of National Pitbull Awareness Month. Help us raise our goal of $15,000 so we can continue supporting our love-a-bulls and spreading education about Pitbull type dogs.

Auction items include gift cards from several Austin-based restaurants, breweries, and distilleries, local experiences, accessories for your furry friends, and more!

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About Love-A-Bull

Our mission is to promote responsible guardianship and improve the image and lives of pit bull-type dogs through community support, education, advocacy and rescue. We support the greater Austin, Texas community through spay/neuter clinics, housing resources, financial assistance and low-cost training. Love-A-Bull operates one of the country’s first all pit bull-type dog therapy programs, maintains a 100% foster-based, donation-based rescue program and promotes a more positive and accurate public image of all pit bull-type dogs through various outreach efforts.

A person throwing a ping pong ball into red solo cups

Pitties & Pong at Gin Bar

Friday, October 25 at 7:00 PM CDT
Tournament starts at 8:00 PM CDT
Gin Bar, 1813 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Get ready to grab a partner because the ultimate beer pong tournament is coming back to Austin in the form of Pitties & Pong! Located at Gin Bar (in the back/attached to Lefty’s Brick Bar), the tournament will be comprised of 24 teams and will end with a grand prize plus the best costume contest.

In addition, a portion of proceeds from registration, Lefty’s & Gin Bar drink specials, and sales from our onsite local vendors will benefit Love-A-Bull.

There’s nothing like some friendly competition to bring out the best in people, and the same goes for our four-legged friends. Plus, there will be adoptable dogs on site for those who want to take home a new best friend.

New this year… bid on over $15,000 of silent auction items!

Event starts at 7:00pm and the tournament begins at 8:00pm.

So mark your calendars and get ready to have a blast while supporting a great cause. Participation costs $25 per team.

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Paws on Chicon Doggy Drag Show

Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
7601 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745

Come for a fur-tastic extravaganza of fashion and fabulousness! From glamorous divas to dapper gentlemen, these four-legged performers will leave you in stitches. But it’s not just about fun and entertainment; it’s also for a good cause. Make sure to bring your dollar bills to tip all the Drag Queens and the Doggy Contestants!

Over 50 vendors will be present, each offering a gift basket valued at $75.00 or higher. You’ll have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win the baskets of your choice. The vendors will have items for your pets to take home, and there will be special discounts in the store. In addition to the fabulous drag performances, there will be plenty of entertainment and activities for both humans and pets. Enjoy the music, delicious food, pet-friendly vendors, and more! Don’t forget to sign up your pet to walk the runway and win prizes, including First, Second, and Third place trophies.

Whether you’re a pet lover, a drag enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique and entertaining experience, the Paws On Chicon Doggy/Cat Drag Show is an event not to be missed. Grab your friends, family, and leashes, and join us for a day filled with laughter, love, and lots of wagging tails!

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