Festival

Free and open to the public

The free dog festival

Good dogs. Good people.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 202611AM–5PMFREE ADMISSION

A whole day built for dog people

No ticket, no admission, no catch. Bring your dog, bring your kids, bring your neighbor who talks about her dog too much. 2.9 acres of Columbus Commons turned over to dogs for the day.

The market

Where mission meets community

Local rescues, makers, and dog-focused businesses, plus adoption-ready dogs looking for their people. Come for the dog, leave with a full heart and full hands.

A rescue volunteer with an adoptable dog at her table

A vendor booth stocked with dog toys and treats

The dogs

Watch it, learn it, try it

Watch what trained dogs can do, learn from local trainers, then run the enrichment courses with your own pup. Kids and adults can try a few techniques on the spot.

Watch it

Demos from some of the best dogs and handlers around. Agility, tricks, and skills that make you look at your own dog differently.

Learn it

Local trainers explain how good behaviors get built and how to start at home!

Try it

Bring your pup through enrichment courses designed to help them explore, problem-solve, and try something new.

A border collie sprinting after a frisbee during a demo

A dog stepping through a hoop on the enrichment course

The kids

For our littlest dog people

A carousel, face painting, games, and better dog skills. Our Kids Zone teaches children to be safe, respectful, and confident around dogs through hands-on activities and play.