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Dogtoberfest
October 29th, 10am - 2pm

 

DOGTOBERFEST

3rd Annual Pet Costume Contest and Adoption Event

Saturday, October 29th from 10am - 2pm

(Costume Contest Registration 10:00am - 12:00pm)

 

Over 50 Animal Rescue Groups from the Tampa Bay Area will have many different type of pets available for adoption, including what you’d expect: dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and a few surprise exotic pets.

Costume Contest Registration:  10:00am-12:00pm in Center Court. 

Judging:  10:00am-12:30pm in Center Court. 

Awards Presentation:  1:30pm in Center Court. 

Grand Parade:  2pm or immediately following Awards Presentation beginning in Center Court.

Pet Costume Contest Categories (Limit One):  Most Festive, Owner/Pet Look-A-Like, Cutest, Scariest, Best Homemade Costume, and Best Celebrity Look-A-Like

Category Prizes:  1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded in each category.  All entries will recieve a Dogtoberfest medal. 

Grand Champions:  Judges Choice Awards

All proceeds to benefit Animal Based Charities.

For more information, please contact Cat Crusaders at dogtoberfest@tampacatcrusaders.org or call 813-472-9700.

For prize details and a copy of the official rules, click here.

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