Pups & Sups Surfing Contest

• Guy Harvey Outpost Resort on St. Augustine Beach is hosting a fun-filled weekend at the beach several Pups & Sups events Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 2021, featuring the "Hang 20" surf competition, a pet costume contest, and a Yappy Hour — all for the pups, and all to benefit K9s for Warriors.

  On Friday, Oct. 1, the event kicks off at 5 p.m. with a Meet and Greet Yappy Hour and Costume Contest. 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. The Costume Contest ($10 donation to enter) is themed for doggy pirates and mermaids and will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday.

  On Saturday, Oct. 2, the "Hang 20" Pups and Sups surfing competition will be held on the beach at the Guy Harvey Outpost Resort. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m., and the Hang 20 competition will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. The donation to enter is $20. Complimentary boards will be provided by the Surf Station for those who have registered. There are three weight divisions: large dogs (51+ lbs.), medium dogs (21 lbs. - 50 lbs.), and small dogs (20 lbs. and under). No experience is necessary, just a life jacket for any dog on a board.

  Spectators can also enjoy a beachfront Surf Village, with vendor tents and activities, from 9 to 11 a.m. The Awards Presentation for the Hang 20 winners will begin at 11:30 a.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. The fee is $10 to enter the Costume Contest. Registration for the surfing competition is $20 before Oct. 1 and $30 on event day. Visit here to register online.

  When: The events begins on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, with a Yappy Happy Hour and Costume Contest from 5 to 9 p.m. The Hang 20 Surf Competition and Awards Presentation are from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Those who wish to "paw-ticipate" may check in starting at 8 a.m.

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

  For more information about this event, please visit here.