Dog owners are invited to pick up man’s best friend after work and join the fun at James Island County Park! On select Thursday evenings now through October, Charleston County Parks invites pets and their people to enjoy the popular Yappy Hour series.

Yappy Hour features live music and beverages for sale, directly in the off-leash dog park at James Island County Park. The 2015 Yappy Hour series kicks off on May 14 with a performance by Return of the MAC. Festivities will take place from 4 – 8 p.m. Best of all, Yappy Hour is free with park admission!

You and your dog can mingle with friends old and new, while enjoying a festival-like atmosphere in the park. Admission to Yappy Hour is free with general park admission ($1 per person or free with Charleston County Parks’ Gold Pass)! Beverages and food are available for an additional fee. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited.

The dates and times of Yappy Hour events for 2015 are as follow:

Date                 Time                             Live Music By

May 14             4 – 8 p.m.                     Return of the MAC

June 18            4 - 8 p.m.                      The Bluestone Ramblers

July 9               4 - 8 p.m.                      Brady Smith Band

Aug. 27*              4 - 8 p.m.                      Dreamland

Sept. 17            4 p.m. - sunset             Dallas Baker and Friends

Oct. 15             4 p.m. - sunset             Calhoun’s Calling

For more information call 795-4386 or visit www.CharlestonCountyParks.com. Yappy Hour is presented by Coca-Cola, Southern Eagle Distributing, and Your Charleston County Parks.


*Yappy Hour has been rescheduled to August 27  – original date was August 6