Pup-A-Pawlooza

The St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary invites dog lovers and their dogs to a one-day festival celebrating canines, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pup-A-Pawlooza offers pet owners and their dogs the opportunity to participate in several events, and will present demonstrations of highly-trained canines and their handlers. 

In addition to the demonstrations, there will be music by a local DJ, food trucks, vendors, and prizes for the best dog in an astounding number of categories, including Best Treat Catcher, Worst Behaved Dog, and Dog with the Waggiest Tail.

While every pet may be loved, this is a dog's only event. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, and each owner must clean up after their dog.

Demonstrations

In some cases, you can opt to have your dog try one or more of these events.

• Silke Royer of Pet Camp on how to solve common behavioral problems
• Rally Obedience
• Dog Agility Demo
• Rocking Recall
• Trick Training Demo
• K-9 Nosework Demo

Friendly Competitions

• Most Fabulous Fellow (over a year old)
• Loveliest Lady (over a year old)
• Cool Pup (six months to one year)
• Best Furry Family (three dogs or more)
• Best Rescue Dog
• Best Veteran Dog (over 10 years old)
• Best Trick
• The dog that looks most like its owner
• Most Appealing Eyes
• Best in Show

Food Trucks and Vendors

• County Road Provisions
• El Mariachi Loko Jax
• Sweet & Salty Sisters
• Wingin' It Catering & Food Truck
• YAMO Food Truck
• Music Provided by DJ Bill Jones
• Additional vendors will offer services and products

There will also be a human and canine 5K, Dash to the Dogs, at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Dash to the Dogs will benefit the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County.

Admission: Free for dogs and their humans 15 and under, all others $10.00. Visit the website for a full schedule. This event benefits the St. Augustine Humane Society.

When: Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.

Where: St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 Florida 207, Elkton, Florida 32033