The Olde English Pub & Pantry
683 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
Congratulations to our Hounds of Halloween 2024 Canine Costume Contest Winners!
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About
On Saturday, October 19,Ìýghoulish golden retrievers, devilish dachshunds, and terrifying terriers will return to roam the streets of downtown Albany for the BID's annual dog trick-or-treating event: Hounds of Halloween!ÌýThis paw-some annual event features aÌýCanine Costume ContestÌýwith prizes for the winners,Ìýdog trick-or-treatingÌýat dozens of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany businesses, andÌýYappy Hour specialsÌýat participating bars and restaurants. Click the red button above to register, and
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Schedule
10:30 AM | Check-in and day-of registration starts at The Olde English Pub & Pantry's dog-friendly patio
11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating & Canine Costume Contest
3:00 PM-6:00 PM | Yappy Hour at participating bars & restaurants
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RegistrationÌý
Registration is per dog, and $20 in advance through Eventbrite or $25 cash, credit, or Venmo at the event.Ìý
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Advance ticket sales end at 12:00 PM on October 18. There will be tickets available at the registration booth next to The Olde English Pub & Pantry (683 Broadway in downtown Albany, NY) on the day of the event. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.
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Your registration includes:
- Entry for you and your dog into the Canine Costume Contest, with great prizes for the winners!
- The official Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating map guide with all the participating stops throughout Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany
- Exclusive Hounds of Halloween trick-or-treating tote bag and giveaways
- Access to great Yappy Hour specials at participating bars and restaurants
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Pet-friendly Vendors
Start your trick-or-treating adventure off on the right paw with pet-friendlyÌývendors, includingÌý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,ÌýandÌýÌýat Quackenbush Square, next to The Olde English Pub & Pantry.
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Canine Costume Contest Info & Guidelines:
*Costumes a must for dogs, and highly encouraged for humans too
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- When completing your registration, you will choose from the available time blocks to have your Canine Costume Contest photo taken. Please arrive at the photo booth at the start of your time block to get in line to have your photo taken.
- When you arrive at the photo area, show your numberedÌýticket to the photographer or event staff member present.
- Strike your best pose! Your photoÌýwill be sent to the ticket-holder's e-mail address. Please allow up to 5 fullÌýdays for your photos to arrive.
- People's choice winners will be chosen by public voting at . Be sure toÌýÌýto receive a notification when voting opens! Guests will also receive an email when voting opens.
- The Judges will also select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Judge's choice winners will be announced at the same time as the People's Choice winners on Wednesday, October 30.
- 1st place winners in each category will receive a $100 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany Gift Card, a mug from Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, complimentary tickets to Hounds of Halloween 2025, and the chance to be featured in next year’s event artwork.
- 2nd & 3rd place winners in each category will receive a $50 Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany Gift Card, a mug from Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, and complimentary tickets to Hounds of Halloween 2025
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Meet the Judges!
- Abigail Quammen |ÌýMiss New York 2024
- Caitlin Davis | VPÌýfor Community Operations, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
- Georgette Steffens | Executive Director, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany BID
Trick-or-treating stops
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Use the to plan your adventure!
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From 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, enjoy unique treats, specials, and experiences for costumed pups and people at these participating locations:
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- The Olde English Pub & Pantry | 683 Broadway
+ÌýGoody bags for pupsÌý(includes treats and toy)
+ Candy bags for people - | 25 Quackenbush Square
+ Dog toys for the first 50 pups
+Ìý10% off dog-related merchandise for people - The Olde English Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Dog Park | Entrance near N Pearl StreetÌý& Orange Street
+ Can your clever canine conquer Camp Bow Wow's Haunted Agility Course? Head to the park to find out! - The Yard: Hatchet House & Bar | 16 Sheridan Ave
+ÌýDog treats for pups
+ Free Barksicle samples for first 10 pups
+Ìý10% off Barksickles for people
+ Photo ops with Bubba, the Barksickles Spokeshound and Molly Moo, the Boozy Moo! Spokescow! - Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe | 10 Sheridan Avenue
*Opens at 4:00 PM
+ Yappy Hour Only, see below for special - River Garden Studio | 39 Columbia Street
+ÌýDog treats for pups
+Ìý10% off same day or future purchases for people with a costumed dog - B. Lodge & Co. | 75 N Pearl Street
+ Special treats for pups and people - Banh Mi 47 | 74 N Pearl Street
+ Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵmade treats for pups - Alias Coffee | 76 N Pearl Street
+ Treats for pups - Far Shot Albany | 69 N Pearl Street
+ Treats for pups and people
+ÌýGame of Thrones-themed photo-op in lobby - The Skinny Pancake | 1 Steuben Street
+ÌýTreats for pups
+ 10% discount on entire order for people with costumed dog(s)
+ $5 off dog collars all day - Mr. Good Vybz | 25 N Pearl Street
+ Treats for pups - Bombshell Hair & Beauty Studio | 488 Broadway
+ Treats for dogs
+ Goodie bag & champagne toast for humans (21+) - Stacks Espresso Bar | 488 Broadway
+ÌýPup cups and treats for dogs
+ÌýLimited edition Zero's Candy Corn Latté special for people - Broadway Plaza Liquor | 420 Broadway
+ÌýTreats for pups
+ Seasonal spirits tastings & 10% off special itemsÌýfor people - Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
+ Treats for pups - Fort Orange General Store | 412 Broadway
+ÌýFree samples from Mugzy's Barkery (while supplies last) for pups
+Ìý10% store discount for people - The Bevy Vintage Collective | 412 Broadway
+ Treats for pups & people - Ophelia's on Broadway | 388 Broadway
*Opens at 3:00 PM
Yappy Hour only, see below for specials - The Vandy Thrift Shoppe | 412 Broadway
+ Treats for pups - City Beer Hall | 42 Howard Street
+ Treats for pups
+ Candy forÌýpeople
+ 10% off coupons and $3 discount on bandanas - Fresh & Fly Clothing | 13 S Pearl Street
+ Treats for dogs - | 140 Hamilton Street
*Opens at 12:00 PM
+ Treats for pups
+ Free tastings for people
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Yappy Hour locations
From 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, keep the paw-ty going with these Yappy Hour specials:
- Broadway Plaza Liquor | 420 Broadway
+ Dog treats
+ Seasonal spirits tastings
+Ìý10% off on special items - City Beer Hall | 42 Howard Street
+ $5 Narragansett Lager
+Ìý$5 wine
+Ìý$5 well drinks - Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe | 10 Sheridan Avenue
*Opens at 4:00 PM
+ÌýHappy Hour pricing from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM - Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
+ÌýHappy hour pricing from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM - Ophelia's on Broadway | 388 Broadway
+ÌýDog treats for pups in costume
+Ìý$1 off drinks - The Olde English Pub & Pantry | 683 Broadway
+ $5 Doggie Margarita (for the pups)
+ $6 Spooky Rum Punch (for the people)
+ $4 Domestic Beers in the Garden
+ $5 Specialty Beers in the Garden - | 140 Hamilton Street
+ Free tastings for people and treats for pups in costume - The Skinny Pancake | 1 Steuben Street
+ Free dog treats to all pups in costume
+ 10% discount on entire order for humans with costumed dog(s)
+ $5 off dog collars all day
+ $3 off draft beer for humans with costumed dog(s) - The Yard: Hatchet House & Bar | 16 Sheridan Ave
+ BOGO Drink Specials
+Ìý3 scoops of Boozy Moo! for the price of 2
+ Photo ops withÌýBubba, the Barksickles Spokeshound and Molly Moo, the Boozy Moo! Spokescow!
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Please ask before bringing your dog inside a business. While some businesses have dog-friendly spaces, this varies on a case-by-case basis.
Parking
Free parking in on-street spaces; $5 parking available all day in ParkAlbany garages. Visit parkalbany.com for more information.
Hounds of Halloween is brought to you by the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany BID, with support from the , , , , , , and the .
