Pups & Sups Dog Surfing Classic

Guy Harvey Outpost Resort on St. Augustine Beach hosts a fun-filled weekend at the beach with the Pups & Sups Dog Surfing Classic on Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28, 2024. In addition to a fun way to celebrate your dog and the beach, this event raises funds for K9s for Warriors.

The weekend begins with dog surfing lessons on Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. No experience is necessary. A $10.00 donation per pet is appreciated.

Friday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Guy Harvey Resort hosts a Meet & Greet Yappy Hour and Fashion Show. Everyone is invited, with or without their animals, for cocktails and kibble at Santiago's Florida Kitchen & Craft Bar at the Guy Harvey Resort. This is a chance to meet other competitors and register for the surf contest the next day. There will be a fashion show by Faux Paws Dog Shop. A $10.00 donation for K9s for Warriors would be appreciated.

On Saturday, September 28, the "Hang 20" Pups and Sups surfing competition takes place on the beach at the Guy Harvey Outpost Resort from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Check-in and late registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Entry donations (with a suggestion of $20.00) will go to K9s for Warriors. No experience is necessary, but every dog on a board must wear a life jacket.

Spectators can also enjoy a "Spectator Village" with vendor tents and activities from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For added fun, Jeep owners are invited to bring their patriotic-decorated Jeeps to salute the veterans. Jeeps will be on display from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Awards Presentation for the Hang 20 winners will begin at 2:00 p.m.

K9s for Warriors is a not-for-profit organization that provides service animals to veterans and returning military personnel.

Admission: The event is free for spectators, but donations for K9s for Warriors are happily accepted. Donations of any amount are accepted for event registration, although $20.00 is suggested. Visit here to register online.

When: The event begins on Friday, September 27, with dog surfing lessons from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to a Yappy Happy Hour and dog fashion show from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Hang 20 Surf Competition happens on Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Those who wish to "paw-ticipate" may check in starting at 10:00 a.m.

Where: The Guy Harvey Outpost Resort is located at 860 A1A Beach Blvd in St. Augustine Beach, Florida 32080.

For more information about this event, please visit here.