The Pupologie Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas. This free event features numerous dog-related vendors, rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies. Activities include dog contests, live music, libation lounge, food trucks, and more!
The Event
The Pupologie Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas. This free event features numerous dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, and an agility course by Kamp Kanine. Activities include dog contests, live music, a libation lounge hosted by The Lost Abbey, food trucks, and more!
Rescue Row: 11 AM-3 PM
“Rescue Row” is presented by the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. All Rescue Row event proceeds are donated to Rancho Coastal Humane Society whose focus is to rescue, shelter, and find homes for companion animals while promoting humane ideals through education and community outreach.
The City of Encinitas “Pet Health Expo” will be on-site providing pet micro-chipping thanks to San Diego Humane Society.
Dog Contests: Sign-up Day of Event at 9 AM
Does your dog like to strut its stuff? Our popular dog contest is back! Compete in a contest and you could take home a ribbon for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. First-place winners will receive a goodie basket filled with dog food, treats, toys, and more! Registration is the day of the event starting at 9:00 am with $10 cash or credit/debit.
Get Your Swag Bag!
The first 20 people to buy 3 drink tickets at the Libation Lounge will receive a Swag Bag filled with awesome gifts from some of our vendors.
Enjoy refreshing brews from The Lost Abbey, organic hard kombucha from Boochcraft, and Ashland Hard Seltzer at the Libation Lounge situated next to the food vendors. Here you can drink, eat and enjoy live music as you chill in the shade. Drink for a good cause! A portion of the proceeds from drink sales will benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society which rescues, shelters, and adopts more than a thousand companion animals annually (how amazing is that)! The food area will have tasty bites from local food truck purveyors. There will be hydration stations by Mizu so make sure to bring your reusable bottle to stay cool and hydrated!
Opportunity Drawing
Enter for your chance to win amazing prizes including a 2-night stay at Cardiff Vacations, gift cards to restaurants in Cardiff and surrounding areas, beach gear from Neso tents, Callaway Golf putter, jewelry pieces from local artists, lots of cool Cardiff and beach swag and much more!
At Cardiff 101 Booth!
Be sure to stop by the Cardiff 101 Booth to check out Opportunity Drawing items and to purchase tickets for a chance to win awesome prizes like a Neso tent or a gift basket filled with dog food treats and more from some of your favorite brands!
All four-legged friends are welcome at this dog-friendly event but be aware that all dogs must be on a leash (6 feet) at all times at the park, except within the Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park area. Be aware that the event is located next to a skatepark. If you know that your dogs do not like skateboards please keep clear of the skatepark. We also ask that you be respectful of the park and clean up after pets.
Main Stage Event Schedule
9:00 AM Dog Contest Registration Opens. *Limited entry available so come early to secure a spot!
10:00 AM EVENT STARTS
10:10 AM Blessing of the Dogs
10:30 AM Cutest Puppy
11:00 AM Best Looking Big Dog
11:30 AM Best Looking Medium Dog
12:00 PM Proclamation by local official
12:30 PM Best Looking Small Dog
1:00 PM Best Trick
1:30 PM Pupologie Best Dressed
2:00 PM Look Alike
2:30 PM Silver Faces
4:00 PM Opportunity Drawing
Our Title Sponsor, Pupologie, offers tons of pet supplies for our four-legged friends!
2021 Winners of Dog Days Contest
Stop by the Ting booth, one of our Dog Days Sponsors, to learn more about their services.
Event Happenings
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Shuttle Service SDA
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Vendor Village Hours
11:00AM - 5:00 PM Libation Lounge
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Live Adoptions at Rescue Row
Hundreds of attendees shop at local vendor booths
When & Where:
Sunday, August 14, 2022, 10 AM - 5 PM
Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr. Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
Driving Directions:
From HWY 5: EXIT Santa Fe Dr - head WEST – turn LEFT just past “Plant Power Fast Food” and drive south along the road to PARK ENTRANCE at the back of the shopping center.
Parking & Shuttle Information:
Parking is available at San Dieguito Academy with a shuttle service (dogs are allowed on the shuttle!) to and from the park from 8:00 am - 6:30 pm.
San Dieguito Academy 800 Santa Fe Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024
Please respect the residents and businesses in the area and DO NOT park in the following areas:
• Immediate Residential Neighborhoods
• Shopping center
Be a Sponsor for this year’s event!
Are you interested in participating as a vendor?
Vendor Applications are closed for 2022. Check back soon for 2023 applications!
All vendors must fill out an application before reserving a space. Applications must be received by July 15, 2022. Cardiff 101 will send a link for payment after an application is received.
All food vendors must obtain San Diego County Health Department permits. Click “Food Vendor Application” for more details.
We need volunteers!
This is Cardiff 101’s biggest event of the year, and we need your help. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer form so that you can help us bring this special day to life.
A Special Thanks To All Of Our Sponsors!
