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Rancho Coastal Humane Society: Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
July 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am - August 8, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
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The Pupologie 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, and an agility course by Kamp Kanine. Activities include dog contests, live music, libation lounge hosted by The Lost Abbey, food trucks, and more!
This event is free event, but there is a $10 deposit if a pet owner enters their dog in the dog contest on the day of the event.
Rescue Row 11am-3pm
The event’s special features are the “Rescue Row” presented by 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. Last year’s event drew over 5,000 attendees throughout the day.
Dog Contests- Sign-up Day of Event at 9:00am
Does your dog like to strut its stuff? Our popular dog contest is back and its better than ever! 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 dog food, treats, toys and more! Registration is the day of the event starting at 9:00am with a $10 cash or credit/debit.
GET YOUR SWAG BAG!
The first 20 people to buy 3 drink tickets at the Libation Lounge will receive a Swag Bag filled with awesome gifts from some of our vendors.
Enjoy refreshing brews from The Lost Abbey, hard kombucha from June Shine, and Ashland Hard Seltzer at the Libation Lounge situated next to the food vendors. Here you can drink, eat and enjoy live music as you chill in the shade. Drink for a good cause! A portion of the proceeds from drink sales will benefit Rancho Coastal Humane Society that rescues, shelters and adopts more than a thousand companion animals annually (how amazing is that)! The food area will have tasty bites by local food truck purveyors. There will be hydration stations by Mizu so make sure to bring your reusable bottle to stay cool and hydrated!
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING
Enter for your chance to win amazing prizes including a 2 night stay at Cardiff Vacations, gift cards to restaurants in Cardiff and surrounding areas, beach gear from Neso tents, Callaway Golf putter, jewlery pieces from local artists, lots of cool Cardiff and beach swag and much more!
AT CARDIFF 101 BOOTH!
Be sure to stop by the Cardiff 101 Booth to check out Opportunity Drawing items and to purchase tickets for a chance to win awesome prizes like a Neso tent or a gift basket filled with dog food treats and more from some of your favorite brands!
All four legged friends are welcome at this dog friendly event but be aware that all dogs must be on leash (6 feet) at all times at the park, except within the Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park area. Be aware that the event is located next to a skatepark. If you know that your dogs do not like skateboards please keep clear of the skatepark. We also ask that you be respectful of the park and clean up after pets.