The Dog Show is the highlight of DogFest. Scores of furry friends take turns on the catwalk (dogwalk?) to compete for Best Tail, Best Ears, and more!
Dog Show Schedule & Registration
Dog Show Schedule 2024
Times are estimates – please check in 10 minutes before category start time
12:00pm Best Costume
Judges vote on dog with best costume; extra points for originality.
12:25pm Best Tail
Long, short, skinny or wide, let’s see whose tail comes out on top!
12:45pm Best Trick
Dogs have 30 seconds to show off their best trick(s). Props encouraged.
1:10pm Best Coat
Whose coat is the most luxurious?
1:30pm HALF TIME SHOW!
2:00pm Best Mutt
A little of this and a little of that, sugar and spice makes everything nice. Whose best friend is made up of the best mix?
2:20pm Best Ears
Big or little, crooked or straight, hear hear for best ears!
2:40pm Best Lap Dog
Judges are looking for dogs that are great on your lap and the velvet throne.
3:00pm (Openly Corrupt) Best-In-Show**
The winners of each of the main categories (ears, coat, trick, etc.) and anyone who wants to buy their way in for $50 will be entered in this final contest of the day. **Brace yourself – it really is corrupt, but it’s all in good fun with the goal of raising the most money possible for McKinley Elementary school!