Belmont Shore Bulldog Beauty Contest

February 16, 2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Rosie's Dog Beach
Ocean Blvd. at Granada
Long Beach, CA

Registration: Approx. Cost: $10 per dog per contest pre-registration, $20 day of event on location. Sign up at: bulldogbeauty.com

2025 Line Up

9 a.m. Bulldog Beauty Contest
9:40 a.m. Best Senior Dog
9:50 a.m. Best Siblings
10 a.m. National Mutt Show
10:20 a.m. Best Young dog
10:30 a.m. Best French Dog
10:40 a.m. Best in Show
11 a.m. Best Adopted / Rescued Dog
11:10 a.m. Most Handsome Dog
11:20 a.m. Prettiest Dog
11:40 a.m. Best Small Dog
11:50 a.m. Best Large Dog

Photo: Justin Rudd (white t-shirt) has brought incredible joy and love to Long Beach ever since he landed on its shore in 1995. His Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest is just one of his "loves".

If you live in Long Beach, California, you probably recognize the name Justin Rudd. He started a grassroots movement that culminated in the founding of Rosie's Dog Beach, and formed a non-profit organization that puts on approx. 38 events per year, many of them promoting animal causes.

A Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade, Blessing of the Pets and Bulldog Beauty Contest are favorites. In addition, Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Family Fun Ride, National Adult Spelling Bee, 30 Minute Beach Cleanup, Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, and many other events keep the Alabama native busy and the public entertained.

People travel hundreds of miles and come from other states to participate in some of his events that have been featured on the Tonight show with Jay Leno, national network news and a variety of magazines and TV shows.

Justin Rudd is a special person who shares his contagious passion for having fun with his partner, Ralph, his bulldog pets, and thousands of people who come to celebrate the many events that this energetic guy has created or taken on, including the Long Beach Beauty Pageant for young women.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.