A Free Dog Festival Is Coming To Santa Monica This Weekend

Dog owners — it’s time for you to take a paws for a moment and fetch some fun! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day at the largest pet festival in North America, returning to Santa Monica on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The Day of the Dog Festival is back, celebrating the amazing bond between humans and their beloved canine companions. This event is a dream come true for dog enthusiasts and pet lovers, offering a unique chance to mingle with fellow dog lovers, interactive activites for their dogs to explore, a variety of pet-related vendors, and a chance to check out the latest and greatest products from over 100 top pet exhibitors. (The perfect place to spoil your pup!)

Adorable Event Highlights:

• Epic 100-Foot Pool Party with live DJs
• Dog Races featuring pups of all shapes and sizes
• Dog Surfing in the Ride the Wave machine
• Foam Party for Pups and Snow Day Party
• Doggy DinDin and a Puppuccino
• “Best in Show” Snaggletooth Showcase and Doque Fashion Show
• “Size Does Matter” parade of wiener dogs
• Ball Pit Heaven and Super-Hero Photo Booth
• Special appearances by Wander the Willow and Henry The Liger
• Yoga with Adoptable Puppie
• And so much more!

We didn’t mention one of the best parts (aside from all the cutness of course) — admission is absolutely FREE! The festival will take place on Main Street in Santa Monica (between Ocean Park & Strand—streets will be closed), so bring your furry friends and join the fun on September 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t miss out on this tail-wagging extravaganza!