Where Paws Meet Party: Peninsula SPCA's Tailgate Festival

Start: Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:00PM
End: Saturday, May 16, 2026 5:00PM

Peninsula SPCA Tailgate Festival May 16 | 1–5 PM Mill Point Park, Hampton Celebrate the season with the Peninsula SPCA’s 3rd Annual Tailgate Festival, a pet-friendly afternoon along Hampton’s scenic waterfront. This lively community event features live music, food trucks, refreshing beverages, and a variety of local vendors, all benefiting animals in need. Guests can enjoy the popular “Summer Sipper Challenge,” where local restaurants compete to craft the best cocktail, with attendees sampling and voting for their favorite. The festival also includes crowd-pleasing highlights like the Tailgate Talent Show and the Small Dog Dash, where pint-sized pups race for the title of “Top Dog.” Perfect for families, friends, and pet lovers alike, this festive event supports the Peninsula SPCA’s mission to provide lifesaving care and find loving homes for more than 1,000 animals each year. Advance tickets start at $5; tasting tickets available for guests 21+. For details and tickets, visit www.peninsulaspca.org .