California Dog Festivals
California Dog Festivals and Events
DOWNEY
Pumpkin Patch Pet Parade October 31
Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Carnival 5-9 p.m.
Apollo Park
12544 Rives Ave.
Downey, CA
(562) 904-7223
downeyca.org.
LANCASTER: Bark at the Park
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lancaster City Park
43011 10th St W.
Lancaster, CA. free admission
lancasterbarkatthepark.org
Free admission
Blue Buffalo Pet Parade both days at 10:20 a.m.
Agility, All-Breed Obedience, Canine Good Citizen Test, Disc Dog Competition and Pet Parade. Parade times for Saturday and Sunday: 10:20am.
Categories:
Silliest Costume,
Best Dog/Owner Costume and
Most Original Costume.
COSTA MESA: Howl-O-Ween Bash
Free
Healthy Spot, Costa Mesa
MANHATTAN BEACH: Howl-O-Ween Bash
Free
Healthy Spot, Manhattan Beach
SANTA MONICA: Howl-O-Ween Bash
Free
Healthy Spot, Santa Monica
WEST HOLLYWOOD: Howl-O-Ween Bash October 27, 2016, 6 p.m.
Free
Healthy Spot, West Hollywood
LONG BEACH: Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade October 30, 2016,
2:30 p.m.
Marina Vista Park
5355 E. Eliot St.
Long Beach, 90803
hautedogs.org
More than 500 costumed dogs and a few thousand dogless gawkers. Haute Dogs is
expected to again donate thousands of dollars to animal welfare programs from
money raised. FREE to watch. Rent a chair for $5.
ORANGE: Dogtoberfest October 16, 2016, 1-4 p.m.
grcglarescue.org
Annual Dogtoberfest takes place at 806 N. Ranch Wood Trail, Orange, CA 92869.
Limiting the number of dogs for this event to 25. In order to assure a safe environment, any dog attending must be dog-friendly. Registration will be limited to 2 dogs per family.
The cost for this event is $30 per family with dogs and $20 for families without dogs.
Drinks and snacks provided. You will have a chance to win a gift basket. Space
is limited, preregistration required.
LOS ANGELES: Strut Your Mutt October 22, 2016, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA.
grcglarescue.org | support.bestfriends.org.
Strut your Mutt is a leisurely fundraising dog walk. After your Strut enjoy a
doggie-themed festival that includes pet contests, photos, doggie goodies, fun
activities for you and your furry friend, food, refreshments & more. All
proceeds go to Best Friends! This fundraising festival includes interactive
games and activities for you, your dog and your whole family!
NEWHALL: Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair
October 9, 2016, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free
bowwowsandmeows.org
William S. Hart Regional Park
24151 Newhall Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321 S
Annual Pet Fair! FREE to all, this years fair is sure to be our BEST yet! Over
70 vendors of pet related supplies and services, yummy people food with this
year showcasing food trucks. In 2015 a record 200 dogs were adopted. Pet
and people clothes, education. toys, treats, animal photographer, pet psychic,
low cost vaccine clinic (FREE rabies vaccines), FREE micro-chipping and of
course: lots of dogs, cats, puppies & kittens from all 6 LA County Animal
Shelters and a few rescues, available for adoption - in search of their forever
homes! The Bow-Wow's & Meows Pet Fair is a super fun event is FREE to all and a
great day of family fun!
MILPITAS: Dogtoberfest October 29, 2016, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ed Levin Park - Sandy Wool Site
3100 Callaveras Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
pwdcnc.org/event/2016-dogtoberfest/
Spend the afternoon with your PWD, the Portuguese
Water Dog Club of Northern California and celebrate Oktoberfest the PWD
way. Lunch, photos, Halloween games, a costume contest for PWDs and their
humans, a prize for the best dog trick, special prizes, and lots of fun. Acclaimed Bay Area Photographer Tonya Perme will be on site to take your dog's photo. Yes, you can be in the photo too. And you will have your photos in time for the holidays. tonyaperme.com
NOVATO: Woofstock October 2, 2016, Noon - 5 p.m.
Marin Humane Society Annual Benefit Music Festival. Music by Wonder
Bread 5. $35 ticket adult
marinhumanesociety.org
Bring your friends and family - including the four legged ones - and hang loose
with us for a fun-filled afternoon of dancing, food, and groovy times! Enjoy
music by local favorite Wonder Bread 5, along with pizza from Extreme Pizza and
libations. Kid's Zone has awesome activities for kids of all ages. Explore the
event booths featuring humane cosmetic vendors, an air-brush tattoo artist,
local merchants and animal rescue groups! Guests are encouraged to bring your
lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show. The show will go on rain or shine. All Woofstock ticket sales final. No refunds or exchanges.
VACAVILLE:
Howloween October 29, 2016, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Andrews Park
City of
Vacaville Community Services Department
creekwalkevents.com | cityofvacaville.com
ROCKLIN: Woofstock August 26-28, 2016.
rocklin.ca.us/events/woofstock.asp
SACRAMENTO: Dogtoberfest ugliestdogsacramento.com/
SAN JOSE: Bark in the Park September 17, 2016
Tail Waggin' Contest, Flyball Clinic, Pet Owner Look Alike Contest,
Herding Demonstrations, Training Demos, more!barksanjose.org
BELMONT SHORE: Bulldog Beauty Pageant February hautedog.org
BEVERLY HILLS: Woofstock March presented by the City of Beverly Hills' Community Services Department. pet-related vendors, Food trucks, Pet Parade registration required, Pet & people face and body painting nominal charge, Live entertainment for pets and people, Free parking at Beverly Hills High School with pet-friendly shuttles to the park. Location: Roxbury Park, Beverly Hills, CA. beverlyhills.org
LOS ANGELES: Doggie Street Festival Adopt-a-thon and pet celebration you won't want to miss. Location: Westwood Rec Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, CA doggiestreetfestival.org
SAN DIEGO: Blessing of the Animals in Old Town. January
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.