The Day of the Dog Festival

It’s time for every dog to have its day at The Day of the Dog Festival, the largest dog festival in North America, on Main Street in Santa Monica! This event is a canine paradise featuring over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest dog products and trends. Enjoy a 100-foot pool party, thrilling dog races, a foam party, a surfing wave machine, pop-up photo booths, and the Most Impressive Snaggletooth Contest! With over 10,000 attendees last year, this festival is a celebration of all things dog. Discover products from top exhibitors like Earth Animal and Tilted Barn Pet Co., and support the Just Love Animals Society. From snow days for dogs to Puppuccino Bars and unique photo ops, there’s something for every pup. Whether your dog loves to surf, race, or pose for the camera, this is the ultimate event for dog lovers and their furry friends!

📅 Dates & Times 

Saturday, September 7, 2024

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

📍 Venue 

Main Street, Santa Monica, CA

(between Ocean Park Blvd. & Strand Ave.)

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages welcome! This is a family-friendly event.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

FREE to attend! Some activities may have a small fee.

RESERVE TICKETS ONLINE

🍔 Food

Brunch for dogs, Puppuccino Bars, and treats from Tilted Barn, Earth Animal, and more.

🚙 Parking 

Public parking available at Santa Monica Beach Parking Lot 5 (2725 Main Street).

🌐 Website link 

thedayofthedog

🧭 Directions

Click on "Google" on the map for directions. 

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