Paws in the Park: Charleston Animal Society Event Live!

Charleston Animal Society is hosting its annual Paws in the Park fundraising event today, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Brittlebank Park in Charleston, South Carolina. The event, presented by Fetch Pet Insurance, aims to raise funds for the organization’s lifesaving mission.

The festival, which runs from 12 p.m. To 4 p.m., features a variety of activities including live music from FlashMob, Lauren Hall, and Gino Castillo, a chili cook-off, and an oyster roast. A pet adoption area will also be available, offering attendees the opportunity to meet dogs in need of homes. Attendees can enjoy craft beer and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Tickets are available for purchase online at CharlestonAnimalSociety.org and at the gate. Active Duty Military and children under 12 are admitted free of charge. General Admission tickets are currently $50, with fees bringing the total to $55. A General Admission+ ticket, which includes a commemorative glass and complimentary tastings from local breweries, is priced at $65, with fees totaling $71.15. Ticket prices are scheduled to increase by $10 on March 20th at 5 p.m.

The event includes several sponsored zones: the Adoption Zone sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, the Oyster Zone sponsored by Coastal Equity Group, the Lifesaving Zone sponsored by Hank & Laurel Greer, and the Education Zone sponsored by Minero Mexican Grill & Cantina. Barks N’ Brews is sponsored by Good Boy, and Dog House Pub is sponsored by Ellen & Ed Harley.

Charleston Animal Society describes Paws in the Park as the largest community fundraising event of the year, and a celebration of the organization’s work. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the Charleston Animal Society.