Saturday Only
October 19, 2024
10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
PAWTOBERFEST ADMISSION IS FREE!
Pawtoberfest is a dog-centric section within Huffhines Harvest Fest. Bring your pup and join us for a fun-filled day with pet costume contests, puppy yoga, arts & crafts, pumpkin patch, shopping, live music, craft beer, wine, fall treats, and more!
*NEW* PUPPY YOGA - 10:30am & 1:30pm
Ages 13+ | Online Registration: $25/person
Walk-Up Registration spots are limited – $35/person
Get in a full body stretch while enjoying the joy of PUPPIES! These 45-minute sessions are led by fabulous instructors from Sayta Yoga Dallas. The best part? All the puppies are adoptable rescues from Dallas RRR (Rescue, Rehab, Reform)! Interested in fostering?
Visit their website for more information!
PET COSTUME CONTESTS - 12pm & 3pm
Online Registration: $5/pet
Opens Monday, Sep 16 | Closes Friday, Oct 18 at noon
Walk-up Registration spots are limited – $10/pet
Enter your adorable pup into one of our costume contests! Spots are limited. Walk-ups not guaranteed and must be registered at least 30 minutes before the contest. Pets must be on-leash with an adult handler.
Award ribbons are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Ribbons sponsored by Pappy’s Pet Lodge!
BUY A PRESALE "PAWKAGE" FOR $25!
Includes:
– 2024 Pawtoberfest bandana (cream-colored)
– 2024 Souvenir Beer Mug (color-changing purple)
– 2 beer tokens
– $1 off all beer refills
– Goody bag of dog treats
Presale closes Friday, October 18th at noon. Price increases to $30 day of event. Be sure to purchase yours in advance! You must be 21 years old to purchase. Must be picked up at Pawtoberfest Info tent.
VENDOR & EXHIBITOR BOOTHS
We have a variety of booths to visit including pet apparel/treats/toy vendors, boarding facilities, pet training, vet clinics, rescue organizations, and more!
A map and full list of booths coming soon!
Applications to have a booth are CLOSED for 2024.
Vendors and exhibitors must be dog-related, while sponsors do not. Food and drink vendors have a separate application process – Click Here for Food/Drink Vendor Application.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
• Richardson Animal Shelter On-Site Adoptions
• Self-led Agility Course
• Pawsome Arts & Crafts
• Food Vendors, Craft Beer, & Wine
• Live Music – click here for schedule
• Family Activities – click here for list
• Face Painting
• Pumpkin Patch
• Hay Maze
2024 Schedule of Activities & Map
10 A.M
Event Opens – All Day Activities:
Shopping, self-led agility course, photo opportunities, ‘Pawsome’ arts & crafts with your pup, Richardson Animal Shelter on-site adoptions, food trucks, beer/wine, vendors, pumpkin patch, hay maze, live music, and more!
10:30 A.M.
Puppy Yoga Session #1
Registration required
12 P.M.
Costume Contest #1
Registration required
1:30 P.M.
Puppy Yoga Session #2
Registration required
3 P.M.
Costume Contest #2
Registration required
4:30 P.M.
Great Tennis Ball Hunt
You and your pup will channel your inner “search hound” to find hidden labeled tennis balls. Return the ball to our information booth for a prize! Limit 1 ball per group. Meet at the Pawtoberfest Backyard Stage to begin.
No registration needed. Open to all!
Thank You To Our 2024 Sponsors!
Click below to learn more about the AMAZING organizations
that make free community events like Pawtoberfest possible!
Interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor, or exhibitor?
Email [email protected]
Questions?
Margie Trame, Special Event Manager
[email protected]