Pupologie’s Cardiff Dog Days Of Summer Is Back For Its 18th Year

The Annual Pupologie’s Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is back with exciting additions for dogs and dog loving families!

Presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas, the much loved pup-focused community event now has a July date and new canine-catered activities that includes demonstrations by San Diego firefighter and canine search specialist, Chad Arberg, an Urban K9 Obstacle Course led by K9 Coach JT Clough, and a lure activity sponsored by SwiftPaws.

Libation Lounge

The dog days event also includes numerous pet-related vendors, rescue groups, pet adoption agencies, dog contests, live music, food trucks, a libation lounge, and opportunity drawings!

Hydrate and grab a bite at the Libation Lounge

For pup lovers, there will be plenty of sipping and noshing options with the event’s Libation Lounge featuring Lost Abbey, Wings and Arrow, Boochcraft hard kombucha, Ashland Hard Seltzer, and Seaborne Cocktails, as well as !mprov booze-free cocktails.

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street

A variety of food trucks and food pop-ups, provide fantastic food options to enjoy while listening to live music at the Libation Lounge stage. Neso tents will also be placed throughout the park to provide much-needed shade for everyone.

Adopt a fur friend at Cardiff Dog Days of Summer!

“Rescue Row” will be the place to adopt a forever fur friend with rescue groups presented by Rancho Coastal Humane Society.

Cardiff 101 Main Street presents Cardiff Dog Days of Summer

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 offering pet services, including microchipping, licensing, vaccinations, and more, thanks to San Diego Humane Society.

Does your pup like to strut its fluff?

And if your pup likes to strut its fluff? Compete in one or more of the 8 dog contests for a chance to take home a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prize!

a dog wearing a bow tie

First place winners receive a gift basket filled with dog food, toys, and treats. Register day of the event at 9AM with a $10 cash per entry.

Pupologie’s Cardiff Dog Days of Summer community event is definitely one you don’t want to miss, and who knows, you may even meet your new furry best friend?!

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Pupologie, Joshua’s Pest Control, Ting, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ethos Veterinary Health, Seawise Financial, Veterinary Emergency Group, Ruff and Purr Pets, San Diego Gas & Electric CompanyCalifornia Coast Credit Union, and County of San Diego.

See you there!

For more information or to volunteer at the event please visit here.

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See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    July 16, 2023 10:00 am
  • End Date
    July 16, 2023 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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Event Details
  • Start Date
    July 16, 2023 10:00 am
  • End Date
    July 16, 2023 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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