Country Tails & Crafty Ales Festival

Sat. October 17 2026

2p - 7p

German Park
8600 S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46217

$5 – Adults

FREE – Kids 17y and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

While attending, there are some things you need to know:

• Dogs in heat are NOT allowed
• All dogs should be leashed at all times (with the exception of during the lure course)
• Leashes should be no longer than 8 feet
  • NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES are allowed
• Kids 17y and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
• Always ask permission before approaching or petting a dog
• Pick up after your dog immediately
• ENJOY THE DAY!

Click Here to save time at the gate and complete our required waiver in advance.

Events include:

• Live Music
• Dog Costume Contest
• Live Auctions
• Silent Auctions
• Chinese Boxes
• Door Prizes
• 50/50 Ball Drop
• And more!

10a – 11:30: Vendor Set Up

12:00p: Gates Open

• Food, Beer, Wine Tents Open
• Silent Auction Opens
• Music Begins
• 50/50 Tennis Ball Raffle Sales Begins
• Free! Lure Course

Door Prize drawing at: 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30p

4:00p: Dog Costume Contest

5:00p: Live auction

6:00p: 50/50 Ball Drop

6:30p: Silent Auction Closes

7:00p: Event Ends

Food: 

• Hotdogs
• Hamburgers
• Bratwurst (sauerkraut and peppers available)
• Black Bean Burgers (vegetarian)
• Nachos with Cheese
• Chips
• Cookies

Beverages:

• Soda
• Water

Beer: Domestic and local brews

Wine:: We will have a variety of types of wine available by the glass

We are excited that we have a wide range of vendors in attendance! 

We still have vendor spots have spots available

Click here for vendor registration 

Have questions? email info@tailsandtrails.org 

 We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization

sponsorships may be tax deductible as allowed by law.

Your sponsorship helps up:

Rescues dogs at risk of euthanasia from overcrowded shelters.

Provide medical care and rehabilitation for dogs who have been mistreated or neglected.

Every adopted dog is:

Spayed/neutered
Microchipped
Fully vaccinated
Some of our dogs also participate in the canine blood donor program, helping save the lives of other animals.

Click here for sponsorship registration 

Have questions? email 

CTCA@tailsandtrails.org