SF’s DogFest 2023: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
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Duboce Park | Duboce and Noe, San Francisco, CA
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Submitted by the Event Organizer
DogFest 2023 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.
16th Annual DogFest
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | Typically 11 am to 4 pm
Duboce Park, Duboce and Steiner, SF
FREE to watchRSVP link TBA. Check out their Facebook or official site for updates.
The information below is from 2022 Dog Fest. TBA for 2023.
Noon: Best Costume
12:20pm: Best Tail
12:50pm: Best Trick
1:10pm: Halftime Show!
1:40pm: Best Coat
2:00pm: Best Mutt
2:20pm: Best Ears
2:40pm: Best Lap Dog
3:00pm: Openly Corrupt Best in ShowAll events are free to watch, but pre-registration ($20) is typically required for your dog to compete.
DogFest attendees can expect nonstop fun and games. The park fills with carnival-style games staffed by McKinley students, while at the top end jumping castles keep the little ones busy. Dogs are the star of the event, of course, with a daylong show and contest. Food trucks ensure that everyone is well fed, while the book fair, merchant stalls, and the doggie adoption zone provide wonderful ways to support the community.
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The Dog Show & Contest is the highlight of DogFest. Cheer on your favorite furry friends as they take their turn on the catwalk (dogwalk?) to compete for Best Tail, Best Ears, and more!
The contest kicks off at noon and concludes at 3pm. Halftime entertainment, judge bribery, and impromptu doggie dances are all part of the fun.
Enter the Dog Show (or bribe the judges)
Think your pooch has what it takes to win Best in DogFest? Use this form to submit an entry. (Hot tip: donations exceeding $50 automatically get entered to win the Most Openly Corrupt Best in Show award in the world!)
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*