SF’s DogFest 2025: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

DogFest 2025 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.

DogFest is a celebration of dogs, families, community, and spring in San Francisco. It’s also a charitable event that raises funds for McKinley Elementary – a small public school in the neighborhood.

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.

18th Annual DogFest
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 11 am to 4 pm
Duboce Park, Duboce and Steiner, SF
FREE to watch

RSVP link TBA. Check out their Instagram, Facebook or official site for updates.

Dog Show Schedule 2025 Coming Soon

Here’s an idea of what to expect. 2024 Schedule listed below. 2025 schedule TBA

Times are estimates – please check in 10 minutes before category start time

• 12:00pm Best Costume
• Judges vote on dog with best costume; extra points for originality.
• 12:25pm Best Tail
• Long, short, skinny or wide, let’s see whose tail comes out on top!
• 12:45pm Best Trick
• Dogs have 30 seconds to show off their best trick(s). Props encouraged.
• 1:10pm Best Coat
• Whose coat is the most luxurious?
• 1:30pm HALF TIME SHOW!
• 2:00pm Best Mutt
• A little of this and a little of that, sugar and spice makes everything nice. Whose best  friend is made up of the best mix?
• 2:20pm Best Ears
• Big or little, crooked or straight, hear hear for best ears!
• 2:40pm Best Lap Dog
• Judges are looking for dogs that are great on your lap and the velvet throne.
• 3:00pm (Openly Corrupt) Best-In-Show**
• The winners of each of the main categories (ears, coat, trick, etc.) and anyone who  wants to buy their way in for $50 will be entered in this final contest of the day. **Brace yourself – it really is corrupt, but it’s all in good fun with the goal of raising the most money possible for McKinley Elementary school!

All events are free to watch, but pre-registration ($20) is typically required for your dog to compete.

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.