Unleash the Fun at the Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer

Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas proudly present the 19th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, sponsored by Kahoots.

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer

This fur-tastic, FREE event features a variety of dog-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, an exciting agility course, and a swift paws lure course. The San Diego Fire Department will also be putting on various rescue demonstrations throughout the day.

Paws and Play

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer features an array of dog contests, live music, food trucks, a libation lounge, and pawsome opportunity drawings!

There will be plenty of tail-wagging sips and treats in the Libation Lounge, featuring The Lost Abbey, Boochcraft Hard Kombucha, Spindrift Spiked, and Kove. Enjoy a variety of food trucks and food pop-ups while listening to live music from local musicians at the Libation Lounge stage.

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer

Find Your New Best Friend

Looking for a furry friend? Presented by Rancho Coastal Humane Society, “Rescue Row” hosts several rescue groups with adoptable pups.

All proceeds from Rescue Row will be donated to Rancho Coastal Humane Society, whose mission is to rescue, shelter, and find homes for companion animals while promoting humane ideals through education and community outreach.

Thanks to the San Diego Humane Society, the City of Encinitas’s “Pet Health Expo” will offer essential pet services, including microchipping and more.

kids with dogs

Join the Fun and Win Amazing Prizes

If your pup loves their moment in the spotlight, enter one of the eight dog contests—plus an additional Dog Ice Cream eating contest—for a chance to take home a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prize! Categories include Cutest Puppy, Best Dressed, and Silver Face.

First-place winners will receive a gift basket filled with dog food, toys, and treats.

Register on the day of the event at 9 AM with a $10 entry fee per contest. The first 70 dogs to enter will receive a special Kahoots swag bag!

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is a free event that welcomes the entire community, even if you aren’t a pet parent. Who knows, you might leave with your new best furry friend!

pets and their owners standing on stage

Supported by Generous Sponsors

This beloved annual event is made possible thanks to the generous support of:

See you there!

For event details and to learn more about Cardiff 101, visit there website here. Follow Cardiff 101 on Instagram for updates.

See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    July 21, 2024 10:00 am
  • End Date
    July 21, 2024 3:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Encinitas​ ​Community​ ​Park
  • Address
    425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
  • More Info
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