21st Annual Pugsgiving

Pugsgiving moves to Winter Park, Florida, in 2026.

Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia present the 21st annual Pugsgiving on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Celebration Gardens in Winter Park, Florida. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for pug enthusiasts.

Pugsgiving brings pug lovers and volunteers together for an afternoon of fun and pug paws to raise money for pug rescue. The event features fun activities including contests, a photo booth, a dog park, vendors, a silent auction, and raffle drawings. T-shirts and VIP swag bags are also available for a limited time.

Pugs and pug mixes are welcome to join the fun if they are well-behaved, leashed (non-retractable), and up-to-date on vaccinations. Dog strollers are welcome.

Admission: Ticket information will be available soon. For those who want to contribute, but cannot make this year's event, donations to the Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia can be made on the organization's website.

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Celebration Gardens, 1871 Minnesota Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789

About Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia: Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia provides rescue care, including foster arrangements, adoption services, and surrender care, spending more than $175,000 annually on medical support.