Master of Ceremony: Lenny Jones
Celebrity Contest Judges:
- Terry Parry, Animal Shelter Adoption Partners
- Scott Bratcher, Manager, Lemos, Arroyo Grande store
- Valerie Levulett, SLOPOST Board Member
Event Photography by Mark Zammitt
Music Courtesy of Jeremy Carnevali
Event | Time | Entry Fee |
Event/Vendor Set-up | 8:30am | |
Registration Opens Visit the Registration/Information booth to sign up for contests, pay for BBQ and raffle tickets, buy a T-shirt, or make a donation. |
9:00am | |
Vendor Booths Open Dog-related merchandise, demonstrations, and information, food and other sales items from local businesses and non-profit groups. On-the-spot pet services such as microchipping, vaccinations, nail clipping, and ear cleaning. Visit our sponsor and vendor section for a complete list. |
9:30am | |
Opening Ceremony: Welcome | 10:00am | |
Doggie Fashion Show NEW Sponsored by Wonderful Weiner Wear Fashions Here’s a chance for your dog to model the latest fashions! Advanced sign-up is required, so please call or text Ronnie Coffman at (805) 550-2384 with your dog’s measurements. |
10:00am | Free!! |
DogLympics Agility Course Opens Kids (of all ages) are encouraged to test their doglympians’ skills on our home-made agility course. It’s free and fun and every dog is a winner! |
10:00am | Free! |
Raffle Opens Compete to win a variety of raffle prizes worth at least $100 each. |
10am | Tickets 2 for $5 5 for $10 |
Contest: Best Dressed Contest (Big, Small, Dog-Owner Look-Alike) Who’s best at “putting on the dog”? Here’s a chance for your dog and you to strut your stuff! |
10:30am | Free! |
Contest: Best Fetch NEW Show off your furry friend’s ability to fetch a ball and bring it back to you. |
11:00am | Free! |
Barbeque (Hot dog, chips, drink; vegetarian option available) Sponsored by: Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis |
11:00am – 1:30pm | $5.00 |
Demonstrations • K9 Law Enforcement Drug Search by SLO County Sheriff • Agility by SLODOG • Flyball by SLODOG |
11:30am 11:50am |
Free |
Raffle Prize Winners Posted | 1:00pm | |
Contest: Musical Sit NEW Join a round of canine musical chairs! Last dog to sit near a cone in the arena is eliminated. |
1:00pm | Free! |
Contest: Cutest Nudie Beauty (Big & Small) If you’re like most owners, you think your dog is the cutest. Here’s your chance to prove it! Separate awards for big and small dogs. (No costumes allowed) |
1:30pm | Free! |
DogLympics Agility Course Closes | 2:00pm | |
Vendor Booths Close | 2:00pm | |
Closing Ceremony: See you next year! | 2:00pm |