Brown's Brewing Company's Revolution Hall
425 River St, Troy
6:00-8:30 pm
(Honorary Committee VIP Yappy Hours 5-6 pm)
BIG NEWS! This year 4 pets will be featured on their own Brown's labels!
We're partnering with Brown’s Brewing Company for the Happy T’ales Beer Label Contest, running from August 13 through September 3. For the first time ever, 4 lucky pets will have their moment in the spotlight as the stars of a limited-edition 4-pack of Brown's Best Friends Lager!
Entering is easy! >>Get the full scoop!
Oktopurrfest Returns to Revolution Hall
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society presents the world's one and only OKTOPURRFEST, now in its 8th year. This legendary feline-centric celebration features delicious fall fare with a German-ish theme, Brown's award-winning craft beer, great music, fun swag, raffles, and the highly anticipated crowning of the Feline Festmeister.
Also at this event, we will unveil the winner of our Happy T'ales Beer Label Contest, whose face will be featured on Brown's Best Friends Lager. Don't wait to get your tickets. It's a popular event and always sells out!
Couple $195; Individual $100
Young Professional Couple (40 and under) $165; Young Professional Individual $85
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Oktopurrfest starts an hour early for our Honorary Committee guests! Enjoy our VIP Yappy Hour from 5-6 pm with delicious appetizers and complimentary beer and cocktails.
Beer Pretzels (VG)
Seasonal Flatbread (V, GF)
Caprese Skewers (VG, GF)
Coconut Shrimp (VG) -
You'll receive fest-appropriate swag, including a signature pint glass and cat ears.
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Take home a 4-pack of specially labeled Best Friends Lager.
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Then enjoy a full dinner buffet, music, raffles, and merriment from 6-8:30 pm.
$55 per person includes:
- admission to the best fall party around!
- a delicious selection of delicious fall favorites
- a 4-pack of specially labeled Best Friends Lager and a great time!
Delicious fall fare, including:
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Potato Pierogi (VG)
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Pumpkin and Sage Risotto (GF)
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Seasonal Fall Salad (V, GF)
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Brown's Beer Bratwurst (not GF), Sauerkraut GF, VG)
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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes (VG, GF)
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Beet and Potato Gratin (VG, GF)
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts (VG, GF, V)
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Coffee, Tea, and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Each year, a new Feline Festmeister is crowned. That feline presides over the celebration (virtually, of course) and holds the title for one year.
Who will be the next Festmeister? Maybe YOUR kitty!
Festmeister nominations for 2025 begin on September 12. The nomination form will be on this page.
Reigning Feline Festmeister Titus
FESTMEISTER HALL OF FAME
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
