Dress up your pup and join fellow dog lovers for one of the festival's most popular traditions. Prizes will be awarded thanks to the generosity of our amazing local sponsors and vendors.

 

2026 Theme: Bark to the Beat 

 

Grab the leash and turn up the volume! This year's Dog Parade celebrates the Beaverdale Fall Festival theme, Beats & Bites. Dress your dog as a favorite musician, band, song, musical genre, or era. From rock stars and country legends to pop icons and disco dancers, we're ready to see Beaverdale's canine performers take center stage!

 

Participation is encouraged but not required. Dogs are welcome to march whether they are in costume or not.

 

Judged Categories

 

Best Overall Dog Costume

Best Dog & Owner Duo

People's Choice Award

 

Each category winner will receive a prize package from Paws & Pints. 

 

Registration

 

• Early registration: $10 per dog (includes a dog bandana, SM or LG; while supplies last)

• Complete the online registration and waiver by Sunday, September 13, 2026

• Day-of registration will be available but increases to $20 per dog. Bandanas aren't guaranteed day of. 

 

Arrival & Check-In

Check-in and lineup begin at 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Beaverdale Books parking lot (2629 Beaver Avenue).

 

Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and lineup. Festival volunteers will help guide participants to the parade staging area.

 

Parade Route

 

The dog parade will begin at 9:15 a.m. This will be followed by the main parade at 10:00 a.m.

 

Participants will travel north on Beaver Avenue to Adams Avenue before returning to the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues. The route is approximately 0.6 miles.

 

Judging & Awards

 

Judging will take place near the announcer's stand at the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues.

 

Our local judges will evaluate participants based on:

• Creativity

• Overall presentation

• Costume quality

• Theme interpretation (if applicable)

Winners will be announced immediately following the parade.

 

Important Information

• Dogs must remain on a leash at all times.

• Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.

• Dogs should be comfortable around crowds, noise, children, and other animals.

• For the safety of all participants, aggressive or disruptive dogs may be asked to leave.

• Please bring water for your dog if temperatures are warm.

• The Dog Parade is a rain-or-shine event.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

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THANKS TO OUR JUDGES!

 

Taylor Neal, Paws & Pints

Dr. Deaglan Riordan, Beaverdale Vet Clinic​