Asbury Park Yappy Hour Announces Opening Date and Summer Events!

April 4, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Asbury Park’s infamous Wonder Bar is excited to announce the seasonal grand opening of its wildly popular Yappy Hour on Saturday, April 6 from Noon until 7pm at the Wonder Bar’s outdoor Yappy Deck (1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park).

The Yappy Hour’s grand opening is open to guests and their dogs to enjoy while benefiting the Asbury Boardwalk Rescue. The grand opening will feature food and drink specials and the event will also be selling Yappy Hour 2019 season passes for $60.00.

Yappy Hour has become one of New Jersey’s most popular dog meet-ups, attracting visitors from all over the Tri-State area, as well as spectators from all over the world. On a busy day, the event has garnered between 300-400 furry visitors at one time. Local legend, Bruce Springsteen has even been known to stop by to enjoy Wonder Bar’s Yappy Hour.

The Wonder Bar will also play host to an exciting lineup of additional pet-friendly events and fundraisers benefiting different animal organizations and charitable causes throughout the year. Sundays in the Summer will feature outdoor live acoustic bands on the Yappy deck (unplugged, of course, for the safety of puppies’ ears).

This year’s Yappy Hour deck will be complete with twelve swimming pools for dogs, an agility course and even a special time out area for those dogs who need a space to unwind or spend some time with their owner getting used to the fun.

There will be a $5.00 entrance fee on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend until September, with proceeds benefiting the Asbury Boardwalk Rescue—a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care for the homeless animals of Asbury Park and the surrounding area. The Yappy Hour deck is open to customers 21 and over. Alongside is a connected, fenced-in area with tables and chairs to welcome those under 21 to watch the dogs romp around and enjoy something from the Wonder Bar food menu.

Yappy Hour will open with a limited schedule in April and May, and starting in June will be open every day, weather permitting, and welcomes guests according to the following schedule:

April and May Hours:
Monday, 4pm – 7pm – Small Dogs Only
Friday, 4pm – 8pm – All Sized Dogs
Saturday/Sunday, Noon – 7pm – All Sized Dogs

June – September:
Monday, 4pm – 8pm – Small Dogs Only
Tuesday, 4pm – 8pm – All Sized Dogs
Wednesday, 4pm – 8pm – Small Dogs Only
Thursday/Friday, 4pm – 8pm – All Sized Dogs
Saturday/Sunday, 12pm – 8pm – All Sized Dogs

Wonder Bar’s schedule of events benefiting various animal rescues includes:

April 6-7 Yappy Hour Seasonal Grand Opening Weekend, Noon-7pm $5 admission benefitting Asbury Boardwalk Rescue
April 13 Bullypalooza 1-4pm (rain date April 20) benefitting the MidAtlantic Bulldog Rescue, $10 admission

April 20 Pitties and Pals Rescue Benefit
April 27 Monmouth County SPCA Benefit
April 28 Associated Humane Society Tinton Falls Benefit

May 4 Pugapalooza: Main Event, 1-5pm $10 suggested donation
May 5 Pugapalooza: Pug Brunch and “Pink Pug Promenade”, 11am-2pm
May 11 Rescue Ridge Benefit

May 12 Marty’s Place Rescue for Senior Dogs Benefit
May 18 Husky House Benefit
May 19 Skyland Sanctuary Benefit

May 25 Asbury Boardwalk Rescue Benefit
May 26 Little Paws Dachshund Rescue Benefit
June 1 Wag On Inn Rescue Benefit

For more information about Yappy Hour, including weather updates, events and other details, please visit https://www.facebook.com/WonderBarYappyHour/.

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