Dogs also love to party. The organizers of the Woofstock festival know that, and so they designed a feast for our smaller friends, where pets may indulge in all kinds of doggy delicacies, demonstrate their talents, and show off in dog fashion shows. Tens of thousands of dog owners and their dogs attend this weekend-long urban festival to learn about the latest products and services.
During the festive days, Woodbine Park in the Toronto Beaches neighborhood sees 150,000 dogs, which makes it the largest outdoor festival of its kind in North America. However, the scale is much bigger, as besides the main four-pawed participants, the festival features nearly 200,000 attendees.
Festival Activities and Entertainment
Woofstock Festival guests and their pets can attend a number of interesting activities that will be a wonderful experience for both. Benny Bully’s Bark‘n Dash Lure Course Extravaganza is a great choice for socialization and bonding. The Bullwrinkles Barn Hunt invites attendees and their dogs to go on a hunt for treats in their barn hunt. Doggy Dating is a fun singles mixer dedicated to dog lovers.
The festival's entertainment program is equally full-packed. An Ultimutts Animal Actors Show will demonstrate how to bring characters to life. A Meet the Judges event will introduce two full Jack Russell Terrier sisters, River and Brooke, four-time FACES Awards winners, as Ottawa's Best Pet Social Media Personalities in Ottawa to the audience. You can also visit a meeting with Angel Morgan, who will talk about animal communication. Besides, every lavish for the canine consumer can be found on the grounds.
Festival Hours and Tickets
This Toronto dog show is held annually in late spring or early summer. Festival events run on Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. An Adult Ticket (ages 13+) costs $20, and the Child Ticket (ages 5-12) costs $5, but dogs and children under 5 are welcome free of charge.
Woofstock Festival History
Woofstock is the largest Dog Festival in North America, attracting thousands of dog lovers and their furry companions. The first event, which everyone knows today as Woofstock, first took place 17 years ago in the summer under the name "PAWsitively." In 2014, the festival began to run in Woodbine Park, which is located downtown in one of the most dog-friendly areas of the city.
