Houston’s Second Annual:

HOUSTON PUP WEEKEND

IT’S BACK!!! Get ready for a weekend like no other at Houston Pup Weekend 2025, where the spirit of leather meets the playful world of pups! Join us for a tail-wagging extravaganza of kink, community, and pup/pet play, featuring a diverse lineup of socials and electrifying events. Whether you're a seasoned handler, curious newcomer, or community supporter, Houston Pup Weekend welcomes all to explore their passions in a safe, inclusive environment. Don your favorite gear, unleash your inner pup/pet, and join us for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Houston's vibrant Montrose Neighborhood, home to Houston’s local LGBTQ+ community!

2025

Be a Vendor at our Vendor Market

Be a Sponsor for our Weekend Event

All PRE-REGISTRANTS receive a FREE Houston Pup Weekend Doggy-Swag-Bag full of limited edition merchandise valued at $20.00.

  • ENAMEL PIN

    Each doggy-swag-bag contains ONE limited edition “Houston Pup Weekend 2025 / Bayou City Pups” enamel pin.

    Retail Value: $5.00 Each

  • JELLY BRACELET

    Each doggy-swag-bag contains ONE limited edition Houston Pup Weekend 2025 jelly bacelet.

    Retail Value: $1.00 Each

  • TENNIS BALL

    Each doggy-swag-bag contains ONE limited edition Bayou City Pups tennis ball. Colors of red or blue are given at random.

    Retail Value: $3.00 Each

  • STICKER

    Each doggy-swag-bag contains ONE limited edition “Houston Pup Weekend 2025 / Bayou City Pups” 3-inch sticker.

    Retail Value: $1.00 Each

  • DRAWSTRING BAG

    Each doggy-swag-bag includes ONE limited edition “Houston Pup Weekend 2025 / Bayou City Pups” drawstring bag. Colors of black, red, or blue are given at random.

    Retail Value: $10.00 Each

Houston Pup Weekend 2025 -

Houston Pup Weekend 2025 -

 

Ripcord Bar - Houston

715 Fairview Street

Houston, TX 77006

 

The Montrose Center

401 Branard Street

Houston, TX 77006

Weekend Event Registration

**MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO ATTEND BAR EVENTS**

**MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO ATTEND EVENTS AT THE MONTROSE CENTER**

WEEKEND REGISTRATION is required to attend all events. One ticket purchase gets you into all events, all weekend. No separate purchases for each individual event.

Earlybird Weekend Pre-Registration $60.00

Open from now until July 31st - SAVE $20.00 BY SIGNING UP EARLY

Weekend Pre-Registration $70.00

Open from August 1st through September 11th

Weekend Registration $80.00

Opens September 12th (Day of Event)

All registrants receive admission to:

  • Friday's Pup Bar Crawl, Meet & Mosh Event, Gourmet Bites, and Silent Auction.

  • Saturday’s Vendor Market, Bark! ‘n Bites Concessions, Educational Classes, Pup of Montrose Event, and Bayou City Pups’ September Bar Night.

  • Sunday’s Victory Brunch and Drag Show

PRE-REGISTRANTS also receive a HPW ‘25 Enamel Pin, a HPW/BCP '25 Sticker, a HPW Jelly Bracelet, a BCP Logo Tennis Ball, and a HPW/BCP ‘25 Drawstring Bag.

All items can be purchased separately at the event.

Registration brought to you by:

Friday

Event Check-In @Ripcord

9/12/25 @ 6:00PM

Check in at Ripcord starting at 6:00PM for our event-filled weekend. Day of Registration is available at Check-In.

Meet & Mosh @Ripcord

9/12/25 @ 7:00PM

A social event where you can meet our community partners, engage in our pup mosh, take part in our silent auction, and enjoy gourmet bites.

PUP CRAWL - Pup Bar Crawl through Montrose

9/12/25 @ 8:00PM

Enjoy our pub crawl through Montrose, Houston's vibrant LGBTQ+ neighborhood.

Saturday

Vendor Market @The Montrose Center

9/13/24 @ 12:00PM

Stroll through our vendor market and see what the community has to offer.

Educational Classes @The Montose Center

9/13/24 @ 12:00PM

Come, Sit, Stay!!! For some educational classes by community leaders on fun topics.

BARK! ‘n Bites - Concessions @The Montose Center

9/13/24 @ 12:00PM

Enjoy food at our pup concession stand. Serving up your favorite snacks.

If you wish be one of our educators for one of our classes, please fill out our online form here. If you have more questions please contact us at: events@bayoucitypups.com

Saturday

Continued:

Pup of Montrose Contest @Ripcord

9/13/25 @ 7:00PM

Watch as we celebrate 2024's Pup of Montrose's contributions and select the 2025 Pup of Montrose in this exciting competition, including performances from members of the First Family of Montrose.

For more information regarding the Pup of Montrose, please visit their website.

Bayou City Pups Bar Night @Ripcord

9/13/25 @ 10:00PM

The Bayou City Pups host their monthly Jell-o Shot Night and celebrate their 11th Anniversary to raise money for their annual charity benefactor, Tony’s Place.

Sunday

Victory Brunch & Drag Show @Ripcord

9/14/25 @ 12:00PM

Celebrate the new Pup of Montrose during the victory brunch featuring performances from a selection of Houston's finest LGBTQ+ performers and the Bayou City Pups honor the community in an awards ceremony.

Thank you to our

Community Partners!

Be sure to check out our community partners who have helped make this Houston Pup Weekend possible.