Purr-sented by Benson's Pet Center
Brown's Brewing Company's Revolution Hall, Troy
Another Happy T'ales is in the Books!
Our thanks to everyone who submitted an entry and voted. You raised an incredible $24,270 for the animals! Our four winners will be featured on an all-star 4-pack of Best Friends Lager, available at Oktopurrfest.
The winner of our drawing for the choice of MHHS gear or an Oktopurrfest ticket is Jeremy Beaulac (aka Louie's dad). Congratulations!
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The world’s one and only Oktopurrfest is now in its 9th year.
This legendary feline-centric celebration, purr-sented by Benson’s Pet Center, will be held on Thursday, October 8 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Brown’s Brewing Company’s Revolution Hall, 425 River Street in Troy.
- Honorary Committee members will attend a VIP Yappy Hour from 5-6 pm, and enjoy an open bar and delicious appetizers.
- From 6:00-8:30 pm, all guests will enjoy hearty app stations, Brown’s award-winning craft beer, raffles, fun swag, music, and the highly anticipated crowning of the Feline Festmeister.
Honorary Committee General Tickets
People ask - do cats attend? Don't be silly. They just run everything from behind the scenes.
Reigning Feline Festmeister Sybil will be celebrated this year, and a new one will be crowned. New Festmeister nominations begin on September 11.
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2025 Happy T'ales Beer Label Contest
Our thanks to all our Happy T'ales Beer Label Contest winners and participants. Finn was the top dog. Here's his story:
Festmeister Titus
Each year, we recap the reign of our outgoing Feline Festmeister. Here is Titus' year in review:
Reigning Feline Festmeister Sybil
2025 - Sybil
2024 - Titus
2023 - Yogi
2022 - Nova
2021 - Louie
2020 - Ransom (the only canine Festmeister*)
*While this prestigious title is usually reserved exclusively for felines, 2020 presented some extraordinary challenges,
so the competition was opened up to all species. Ransom was our one and only Canine Festmeister.
2019 - Piezon
2016 - Inaugural Festmeister - Brian Williams, Anchorcat
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