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SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch; food and games are for purchase and there's a registration fee for competing dogs
Duboce Park | Duboce and Noe, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

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McKinley School

DogFest 2026 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.

19th Annual DogFest
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 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 2026 Coming Soon

Here’s an idea of what to expect. 2025 Schedule listed below. 2026 schedule TBA

Dog Show Schedule 2025

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

  • 11:30am Best Costume
  • Judges vote on dog with best costume; extra points for originality!
  • 12:00pm Best Trick
  • Dogs have 30 seconds to show off their best trick(s). Props encouraged.
  • 12:30pm Best Coat
  • Whose coat is the most luxurious?
  • 1:00pm HALF TIME SHOW!
  • 1:30pm 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?
  • 2:00pm Best Lap Dog
  • Judges are looking for dogs that are great on your lap and the velvet throne.
  • 2:30pm (Openly Corrupt) Best-In-Show
  • The winners of each of the main categories (costume, 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.


Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch; food and games are for purchase and there's a registration fee for competing dogs
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors, Pets, San Francisco, Top Annual Events
Address: Duboce and Noe, San Francisco, CA

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