We are excited to announce that vendor applications are now open for Dog Days of Summer 2025! This popular event draws a large crowd, making it a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products and connect with a dog loving audience. To sweeten the deal, we're offering an exclusive discount: apply now and pay your vendor fee in full to receive $$$ off. This is your chance to secure a prime spot at one of the most anticipated events of the year while enjoying significant savings. Don’t wait—spaces are limited, and this offer won't last forever. Apply today and be a part of the fun!
Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas. This free event is sponsored by Kahoots and open to the public and features dog-related vendors, rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies. Activities include dog contests, live music, a libation lounge (ticketed), food trucks, and more!
For 2025 sponsorship opportunities, contact Alison Wielechowski at director@cardiff101.com
The 2025 Event
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, a fun-filled dog ice cream eating contest and a lure by Swift Paws. San Diego Fire Department demonstrations will happen throughout the day. Activities include dog contests, live music, a libation lounge hosted by The Lost Abbey, Kove, and Local Roots food trucks, and more!
Rescue Row: starting at 10:00 AM
“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 starting at 9 AM
Does your dog like to strut its stuff? Our popular dog contests are 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 starts the day of the event at 9:00 am for $10 per contest, cash or credit/debit.
At The Cardiff 101 Booth!
Be sure to stop by the Cardiff 101 Booth to check out the Opportunity Drawing and purchase tickets for chances to win awesome prizes!
2025 Main Stage Schedule
9:00 AM Dog Contest Registration Opens. *Limited entry available so come early to secure a spot!
10:00 AM EVENT STARTS
10:10 AM Blessing of the Dogs
10:30 AM Cutest Puppy
11:00 AM Best Looking Big Dog
11:30 AM Best Looking Medium Dog
12:00 PM Proclamations by local officials
12:00 PM Kahoots presents dog ice cream eating contest
12:30 PM Best Looking Small Dog
1:00 PM Best Trick
1:30 PM Best Dressed
2:00 PM Look Alike
2:30 PM Silver Faces
3:00 PM Opportunity Drawing (do not need to be present to win)
Event Happenings
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Shuttle Service to/from San Dieguito Academy
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Vendor Village
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Dog Contests
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Swift Paws Lure
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Agility Course
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM San Diego Fire Department demonstrations after each contest
11:00AM - 3:00 PM Libation Lounge ($)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Adoptions at Rescue Row
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Opportunity Drawing tickets for sale
Thank you to Our Generous 2024 Opportunity Drawing and Dog Contest Winner Prize Donors!
Winners of all 30 Opportunity Drawing packages have been notified by text message. Congratulations, and thank you to all participants for your support!
BarkBox
Belly Up
Best Pizza & Brew
Broad Street Dough Co.
Bubble Truck San Diego
Burns Sales Inc
Cal Coast Credit Union
Camp Bow Wow & Behavior Buddies
Cardiff Seaside Market
Carlsbad Pet and Feed
Chewy
Christina Zeller Art + Design
Danny Salzhandler
East Coast Pizza
Electra Bicycle Company
Emerald Isle Golf Course
Fetch The Sun
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
Fowler's
Grounded 101
Healthy Hound/Foxy Treats
House of Candles by Adrian
Hsiao Law
Invisible Fence
Jewelry by Olga
Jo Jo’s Creamery
Kahoots
Kettner Exchange/Waverly
Living Coast Discovery Center
Meadiocrity Mead
Moonlight Amphitheatre
Neso
Poseidon
Race San Diego LLC
Randy Podolsky Photography
Slinky Cat at Home
Sun Bum
The Lost Abbey
The Salty Dog Pet Co.
The Shanty
Tower 13
Event Parking
Event Shuttle Services
To make your visit to the event as convenient as possible, we have arranged shuttle services from two designated parking locations:
Scripps Hospital - Lot C
Address: 326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Shuttle Pickup: The shuttle will pick up dogs and people at the entrance of the medical offices.
SDA High School
Address: Corner of Nardo Rd and Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Shuttle Pickup: The shuttle will pick up dogs and people inside the parking lot
Shuttle Schedule:
Shuttles will run continuously throughout the event every 15 minutes to ensure timely pickups and drop-offs.
Additional Information:
Please follow event signage for designated shuttle pickup points.
Ensure your dogs are leashed and ready for boarding.
For any assistance or further information, event staff will be available at both parking locations.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at director@cardiff101.com or communications@cardiff101.com
