Calendar of Dog Friendly Events for Your Coastal Canine
We welcome submissions of canine friendly events to our calendar. We post community and nonprofit events at no charge. If your canine related business is having an event, workshop, class, etc. and you would like to be listed on our calendar page, we will be happy to include your event for a $15 fee. Please email us to have your event added to the community calendar.
Upcoming Events | Year Round Events
Upcoming Events
| Date: | Sunday March 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 am-3:00 pm |
| Where: | Polo Grounds County Park, Aptos |
| Contact: | (831) 454-7930 or prc123@park.co.santa-cruz.ca.us |
| Info: | Pooches in the Park is a unique opportunity for Santa Cruz dog lovers to showcase their pets in an environment that fosters education, advocacy, and fun. Register your dog, and take part in the Dog Pride Costume Parade! Admission (for humans) is free; the dog registration fee is $5.00. Dogs must be at least 6 months old to participate. There will be lots of activities for everyone to enjoy--contests, performances, demonstrations, kids’ activities, rescue organizations, specialty vendors, low cost vaccinations, and delicious animal and human food will be available.
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| Date: | Saturday April 3, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
| Where: | Sunset Center, San Carlos Street & 9th Ave, Carmel, CA |
| Contact: | Eastminster Show |
| Info: | Easter Egg Hunt, Silent Auction, Costume Contest, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Parade, adoptable pets from Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, Animal Friends Rescue Project and other rescue organizations. The parade is at 3:00 pm. |
| Date: | Saturday April 17, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
| Where: | Carmel Beach, Carmel, CA |
| Contact: | lillyofcarmel@yahoo.com |
| Info: | Email for more info. Fundraiser for Animal Friends Rescue Project. |
| Date: | Saturday May 1, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Where: | Shoreline Park, Monterey, CA |
| Contact: | SPCA |
| Info: | WALK to END PET HOMELESSNESS in Monterey County! This is a terrific way to help raise money and awareness for the animals and for The SPCA for Monterey County. Wag n’ Walk is a fun people and pets walk-a-thon that provides a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, take a walk on the scenic recreational trail along the Monterey Bay, and enjoy a fun filled morning; including a complimentary continental breakfast, entertainment, light lunch, great incentive prizes and contests. And all of it will help end the tragedy of pet homelessness. |
| Date: | Saturday May 15, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Where: | From the Heart Dog Training, 561-I Brunken Ave., Salinas |
| Contact: | 831-783-0818 |
| Info: | In a recent poll done by AKC, of those who responded, 92% said they were not happy with their level of knowledge of pet first aid. Don’t wait until you need it, learn it now. This is a great gift for your dog or cat. The cost is $115.00 per person or get three friends together and mail your forms in together and each of you can save $15.00! 10% of the proceeds go to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue |
| Date: | Sunday May 16, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 am-3:00 pm |
| Where: | Soquel High School, 401 Soquel-San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA |
| Contact: | C-Dog |
| Info: | Save the date. This is the festival of the year. The Festival is in its ninth year and is the Central Coast’s largest dog event with shows in 3 rings and a stage with many activities for dogs and their people. From the parade to the fashion show, lure coursing to Frisbee dogs the day is dedicated to fun for dogs and their families. Over 100 volunteers every year help raise funds to help many non-profit animal charities and animal education for children. |
| Date: | Saturday May 22, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Where: | Dunne Park, West Street & 6th Sts Hollister, CA |
| Contact: | 831-636-4809 or TheHollisterDOG@aol.com |
| Info: | Dog Days is a celebration of the dog. Prizes awarded to the dog who: has the best bark, is so ugly they’re cute, has the “waggiest” tail, looks so much like you it’s crazy and does the funniest pet trick. The pooch parade costume contest will award prizes for the best duo or group in costume and most unique costume. We will also crown the King and Queen of Dog Days! We will have “Rescue Row” as well as many breed specific groups. We will have numerous doggie demonstrations happening throughout the day including, herding, obedience, agility, and many others. We will be offering AKC Canine Good Citizen testing. Goodie bags to the first 100 people through the gate. |
| Date: | Saturday June 5, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 am-3:00 pm |
| Where: | Skypark Soccer Complex, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley |
| Contact: | www.wooftowoof.com |
| Info: | This year's theme is "Ay Chihuahua!" with a King & Queen of the Chihuahuas Contest! Lots of Contests with Great Prizes! Demonstrations, "Poker Dogs" Photo Booth, Raffle & Silent Auction, Licensing, Microchipping & Adoptions, Low Cost Vaccinations, Vendors, Food & Beverages. All proceeds benefit the Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and all donations are tax deductible. |
| Date: | Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6, 2010 |
| Time: | All Day |
| Where: | Toro Park, 501 Highway 68, Salinas, CA |
| Contact: | (831) 333-9032 |
| Info: | MIXED BREEDS WELCOME!!! |
| Date: | Friday June 11 - Monday June 14 |
| Time: | All Day |
| Where: | Big Sur, CA |
| Contact: | Woofers and Walkers |
| Info: | 4 days, 3 nights |
| Date: | Saturday July 17 and Sunday July 18, 2010 |
| Time: | All Day |
| Where: | Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA |
| Contact: | (831) 333-9032 |
| Info: | Mixed breeds welcome in the performance trials! To enter these trials, register your dog with AKC at www.akc.org/mixedbreeds/listing_info.cfm. |
| Date: | Sunday July 18, 2010 |
| Time: | TBA |
| Where: | Carmel Beach |
| Contact: | Carmel Dachshund Club |
| Info: | Save the date for the Annual Weiner Roast. Over 185 handsome Dachshunds expected to be in attendance. If you love Dachshunds, don't miss this fun day! |
| Date: | Saturday October 2 |
| Time: | All Day |
| Where: | Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA |
| Contact: | www.poodleday.com or events@poodleday.com |
| Info: | Join us for the Poodle Parade, Poodle Play on the beach, and a Poodle Cocktail party at the Cypress Inn. All oodles welcome - Poodles, mixed poodles, labradoodles, and goldendoodles. |
Year Round Events
| Date: | First Sunday of Every Month (short hiatus in Winter - please call first) |
| Time: | 6:00 PM Dinner and Walk, 8:00 Film |
| Where: | The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz |
| Contact: | Whitney at 427.0350 or ww@whitneywilde.com |
| Info: | The first Sunday of every month, join Woofers and Walkers for a short walk at 6pm and then dinner and a movie at 8:00. |
| Date: | 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month |
| Time: | 11 AM |
| Where: | Meet at the corner of 8th & Scenic in Carmel |
| Contact: | Kimedmundson@aol.com |
| Info: | Meet up with lots of friendly Dachshunds and their people for a romp on Carmel Beach twice a month. |
| Date: | Various weekly and annual events throughout the year |
| Time: | Varies |
| Where: | Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Willow Glen, Capitola, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco and beyond |
| Contact: | http://www.societydog.com |
| Info: | Aside from the some of the most innovative year–round dog events in the Bay Area, the 'lime green machine' (with Mad Dog at the wheel) is now taking dog lovers on exciting excursions with their pooches to dog-friendly destinations! As always our ongoing group dog walks known as Bark in the Dark and Weekend Dog Walks are free to Pre–Furred Members & Basic Members and offer a great way for you and your dog to get exercise, socialize and meet new friends...as well as establish good behavior traits in a safe environment! Most special events and bus rides are available to both Pre–Furred Members of the Society Dog ® Pack and to Basic Members alike. 'Pre–Furred Members', however, will receive advance notice and special member prices at events as well as many other special benefits. The goal of Society Dog is to promote the socialization of dogs and create a community of dog lovers that enjoy unusually fun events with their pets. Society Dog's goal is to expand throughout the Bay Area and exceed their now 1,000 person membership as they bring together the camaraderie and group power that comes when people share the love of dogs. Society Dog’s first priority has been establishing 'Packs'in surrounding communities and providing them with both the virtual and hands-on support they need. Society Dog prides itself in creating communities that are warm, welcoming, and non–discriminating. |
| Date: | Every Sunday Morning |
| Time: | 10:30 AM |
| Where: | Somewhere in Santa Cruz County |
| Contact: | Woofers and Walkers or call Whitney at 831-427-0350 |
| Info: | Join us each week for a fun walk with our dogs and then enjoy Yappy Hour at one of the many dog-friendly restaurants. Each week a different beautiful Santa Cruz locale. Cost: Walks are FREE but you must pay your own Yappy Hour bill. |
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