14th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival
The 14th Annual Sanford Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival returns to Historic Downtown Sanford on Saturday, March 28, 2026, continuing a beloved tradition that pups, and their humans, look forward to year after year! 
As Historic Downtown Sanford’s longest-running event, Pints N’ Paws has raised over $900,000 for local pet rescue charities since it began! That’s a whole lot of wagging tails, happy endings, and very good dogs helped along the way! 
The festival is FREE TO ATTEND and takes over the iconic L between West End Trading Co. and Celery City Craft. Expect a fun afternoon filled with live music, local vendors, food trucks, and a dog-friendly street party your pup will absolutely approve of!
The ticketed portion of the event is for the beer sampling element of the event! Beer lovers can purchase a wristband for unlimited craft beer sampling from Noon–4 PM with wristband distribution beginning at 11AM! Wristband Pricing:
General Admission Sampling: $50 Advance, $60 Day of Event.
VIP Sampling: $100 Advance, $110 Day of Event and includes access to the air-conditioned VIP lounge, a limited-edition t-shirt, pint glass, koozie, snacks, appetizers, and a full bar. VIP quantities are limited, so don’t wait! 
General Admission Sampling: $50 Advance, $60 Day of Event. VIP Sampling: $100 Advance, $110 Day of Event and includes access to the air-conditioned VIP lounge, a limited-edition t-shirt, pint glass, koozie, snacks, appetizers, and a full bar. VIP quantities are limited, so don’t wait! 
Must be 21+ to participate in beer sampling. This event is all ages, rain or shine. Come sip, stroll, and support a cause that’s truly paws-itive!
Purchase your beer sampling wristbands at PintsAndPaws.com!
