Sat, Jun. 8 @ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Sat, Jun. 8 @ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Dog Days celebrates the companionship between humans and our furry friends. They are our protectors, service providers, and companions - and we’ve set aside a day just for them! Join us to celebrate "Man’s Best Friend" as we kick off the summer season with Dog Days at Pioneer Park. Food, contests, demonstrations, community booths, "RUFFle" prizes, TwinStar Trails ‘N’ Tails Loop, and more! #tumwaterdogdays
2024 Event Schedule
- 10:30 a.m. Mayor’s Welcome; Moment of Silence for Man’s Best Friend with Five Hearts Farms & Tumwater Arts
- 11:00 a.m. Dog/Owner Look-A-Like Contest
- 11:25 a.m. Dog Costume Contest
- 12:00 p.m. Tumwater K9 Demonstration
- 12:45 p.m. Happy Dog Institute & Friends Sport Dog and Scent Work Demonstrations
- 1:30 p.m. “RUFFle” Prizes and Contest Winners
- 2:00 p.m. Farewell & Thank you for coming!
Featured Activities
- Pup Play Zones (Field 1 for dogs under 30 lbs. Field 3 for dogs over 30 lbs.)
- TwinStar Tails 'n' Trails Loop with Treat Stops
- Say Hi to TwinStar's Superhero, Dollar Dog!
- Moment of Silence for Man's Best Friend (presented by Tumwater Arts in partnership with Five Hearts Farms)
- Caricature Artist (presented by Tumwater Arts)
- Face Painting w/Skye
- Rabies Vaccine Clinic - FREE vaccines for the first 100 pups! (Provided by Deschutes Animal Clinic and sponsored by Toyota of Olympia)
