DOGtoberfest
Every Dog’s Chance To Be Bavarian!
Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th | 11am – 6pm
Gaukel Block – 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener
FREE to attend!
DOGtoberfest celebrates all things dogs! 🐾
Join us for a tail-wagging day of fun featuring a vibrant marketplace filled with local dog-friendly and dog-focused vendors, programming that deserves a round of ap-paws, a social paw-ty, and professional on-site services presented by The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.
Whether you’re a proud dog parent or simply a dog lover, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your furry friend and head to the Gaukel Block at 44 Gaukel Street for a paws-itively unforgettable day with the community.
Best of all, DOGtoberfest is completely free to attend for both you and your four-legged companion! 🐶🍂🍻
Pet Pantry Donations Welcome
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth in partnership with Global Pet Foods and AMJ are collecting much needed food donations for the Pet Pantry program. Despite a temporary pause on weekly community drop-in services at the Kitchener Centre, food is still being distributed to those who need it most through our community partners in Waterloo Region and through drop-ins at our Stratford Centre.
Food will be available to purchase on site for donations.
Programming
| Saturday, October 10 | Sunday, October 11 |
|---|---|
| 11:00am – Hudson’s Pack Walk with ReLeash the Hounds | 11:00am – Vendors open! |
| 12:00pm – Vendors open! | 12:00pm – A Social Paw-ty with TWB Brewing |
| 1:00pm – A Social Paw-ty with TWB Brewing | 1:00pm – Fostering Presentation and Q&A with KWSPHS |
| 2:00pm – Cooperative Care & Dog Behaviour Training with Calm Canines | 2:00pm – Dog Training and Q&A with KWSPHS |
| 3:00pm – Fostering Presentation and Q&A with KWSPHS | 3:00pm – Mr. & Mrs. DOGtoberfest with KWSPHS and @beccahosts |
| 4:00pm – Dog Costume Fashion Show with KWSPHS | 4:00pm – Dog Trivia with @hostedbydani_ |
| 5:00pm – Sniff out your final furchases – Vendors close in 1 hour! | 5:00pm – Sniff out your final furchases – Vendors close in 1 hour! |
On-Site Services presented by KWSPHS:
Saturday, October 10:
11:00am-1:00pm – Nail Trim Clinic
1:00pm-3:00pm – Microchip Clinic
3:00pm-5:00pm – Nail Trim Clinic
Sunday, October 11:
11:00am-1:00pm – Nail Trim Clinic
1:00pm-3:00pm – Microchip Clinic
All funds raised support
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.
Vendors
| AMJ | Pulptoons Caricature’s |
| Calm Canines | Raw for Pets Canada |
| Dried & True | Rebecca Reeves Boutique |
| Dr. Meghan | Regal Canine |
| Global Pet Foods | ReLeash the Hounds |
| Labrador Pet | Snout & Palette |
| Ontario Support Dog Services | The Modern Dog Kitchener |
| Peridot Puppy Pantry | The Poop Valet |
| Pooch & Whiskers | TWB Brewing |
| Poppy’s Provisions | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Waterloo West |
Finds Us Here!
Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th | 11am – 6pm
Gaukel Block – 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener
We do kindly request that all dogs be kept on non-retractable leashes at all times.
Interested in joining this PAWsome event?
Click below to learn more about our vendor opportunities and showcase your business to an enthusiastic, dog-loving community at DOGtoberfest! We welcome a wide range of dog-friendly and dog-focused businesses, from pet products and services to canine wellness, training, apparel, treats and more. If your business helps dogs and their humans live their best lives, we’d love to have you join the pack!
