STAGE and ALL DAY EVENTS 2026
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Cruisin' K9s Agility is dedicated to having fun with their dogs, and entertaining Pawlooza attendees, through amazing agility demonstrations. Attendees will be invited in for supervised use of the equipment between agility demonstrations.
Sponsored by: Crusin' K9s Agility Dogs
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Melt-your-heart alert! Adoptable dogs from our partnering rescue groups will be hitting the runway, hopeful to capture some hearts and find their forever homes. Only a select few will be showcased in “Pawdoptables” so be sure to visit them and their many friends in the rescue area throughout the day.
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Does your dog have what it takes to be a Pawlooza model? Pawlooza’s panel of judges are looking for the cutest of the cutest… and ones that don’t mind getting in front of a camera and dressing up! Entry fee is $10 and gives you and your dog a chance to walk down the “dogwalk” on the main stage and strut their stuff! Accessories will be available to add a little zing or sparkle to your model.
The first place winner collects $200 in prizes, including a professional photo shoot by Sherry Lemcke Photography, and most importantly – they’ll be one of the faces that you’ll see on the Pawlooza 2025 marketing campaigns!
Let the competition begin and let's find the top diggity dog! The maximum entry is 50 contestants so register early on the day of the festival at the Pawlooza Stage!
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Would you know what to do with your pet in an emergency? Be sure to catch the Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs demo on the Pawlooza Stage at 12pm to learn how to prevent accidents, illness, and injury, as well as apply first aid and CPR! Donna Frezell from Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs will provide useful techniques and tips and their booth can also be visited throughout the day to ask any questions!
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Does your dog LOVE to dress up or have a grrrreat sense of pawsh fashion? Or do they simply look pawsitively adorable in a costume? Pawlooza is excited to announce the "Best Dressed Contest" on the Pawlooza Stage. Pawticipants will be strutting their stuff down the "dogwalk" and definitely making a fashion statement! Entry is free and the winner will receive a gift basket totalling $200 in prizes. Of course a "doggy dressing room" will be available on site to get your pooch comfortably prepped and ready in their costume before making their debut. Entries are limited. Register at the Pawlooza Stage the day of the contest. Best of luck to all the contestants and let the costume pawty begin!!!
Sponsored by: Supporters of LEADS
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Melt-your-heart alert! Adoptable dogs from our partnering rescue groups will be hitting the runway, hopeful to capture some hearts and find their forever homes. Only a select few will be showcased in “Pawdoptables” so be sure to visit them and their many friends in the rescue area throughout the day.
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Does your dog have what it takes to be a Pawlooza model? Pawlooza’s panel of judges are looking for the cutest of the cutest… and ones that don’t mind getting in front of a camera and dressing up! Entry fee is $10 and gives you and your dog a chance to walk down the “dogwalk” on the main stage and strut their stuff! Accessories will be available to add a little zing or sparkle to your model.
The first place winner collects $200 in prizes, including a professional photo shoot by Sherry Lemcke Photography, and most importantly – they’ll be one of the faces that you’ll see on the Pawlooza 2025 marketing campaigns!
Let the competition begin and let's find the top diggity dog! The maximum entry is 50 contestants so register early on the day of the festival at the Pawlooza Stage!
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Vote for your favourite rescue attending Pawlooza to win $500. The winner will be revealed on the Pawlooza Stage on August 16th at 4pm! Good luck to all of the rescues!
Vote here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2BGNRJ
Sponsored by: Country Canines Play Park
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25,000 square feet of green for your dog to go off leash and chase after the mechanical lure. $5 per dog. Loads of fun no matter how fast your dog is! Be sure to take video and share!
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One of Pawlooza’s most popular events, with a $5 donation, you can watch your dog have a blast and break some of Summer’s heat by diving into Pawlooza’s pond. Not only will your pooch paddle back with a smile, but if their jump lands in the top-15, they’ll compete in a jump off! You don’t want to miss this one…
Sponsored by: Bosco & Roxy’s and Country Paws Boarding -
Free entry! Our super-cool, off-leash play area for dogs! It’s FREE to enter the FunZone, and let your dog splash and play in Pawlooza’s ultimate playground…Have a small dog? Remember that we have Pawlooza Petites (the FunZone for small dogs)!
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Pawlooza is overwhelmed with community support each year and is able to have a silent auction with the proceeds benefitting ARF Ontario and LEADS. Stop by the silent auction, next to the info booth, to bid on great donation items, support ARF Ontario and LEADS, and get amazing deals along the way. Also, check out and support our wonderful sponsors.
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Write, draw, doodle, and have a little fun at Wall o’ Pawlooza!
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Yes, Pawlooza is the ultimate family event! Supporters of Leads Employment Services is running a KidZone at Pawlooza… there will be face painting, a large bouncy castle and toddler animal kingdom bouncy. Bring your kids, enjoy some ice cream, watch all of the fun events, and make a day out of it!
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Ponds, streams and shade not enough for your dog? Bring them to one of 6 water stations at Pawlooza and fulfill all of your dog’s hydration needs! Receive complimentary water whenever you need it!
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