- Thanks to all of our Sponsors
- Schedule of Events
- Participant Registration
- Participant Rules
- Contest Rules
- Best-in-Show
- Vendors
- Sponsors
- Raffle Donors
- Volunteers
- Donations/Membership
Downloads: Registration form | Sponsor form | Vendor application. | Best-in-Show Pledge Form
Thanks to all of our Sponsors (to date):
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Downloads: Registration form | Sponsor form | Vendor application. | Best-in-Show Pledge Form
Schedule of Events Download registration form above to pre-register!
Master of Ceremony:
- Lenny Jones
Contest Judges:
- Linda Clarke, San Luis Obispo Parks, Open Space and Trails Foundation
- Sherry Kennedy, Animal Rescuer Extraordinaire
- Ariel Wesler, KSBY TV News Reporter
Bugle Calls by Gary Canant 
| Event | Time | Entry Fee |
| Event/Vendor Set-up | 8:30am | |
| Registration Opens Visit the Registration/Information booth to sign up for contests, purchase BBQ and raffle tickets, complete a Best-in-Show pledge form, and pick up a goody bag with a treat for your dog and important information for you. | 9:00am | |
| Vendor Booths Open Dog-related merchandise, tips and information from businesses and non-profit organizations. Visit our sponsor and vendor section for a list. | 9:30am | |
| Opening Ceremony: Welcome | 10:00am | |
Pooch Parade  (Bugle call: First Call)You don't need to sign up for this one. Just bring your dog - in costume or as is - for a parade around the arena and into the park. | 10:00am | Free!! |
| Raffle - 1:3 chance to WIN Winners will be posted throughout the event. Ticket are limited, so be sure to register early! | 10:00am - 2:00pm | $10.00 per ticket |
| Contest: Cutest Small Nudie Cutie (Bugle call: Assembly) If you're like most owners, you think your little dog is the cutest. Here's your chance to prove it! Small dogs must be 30 lbs or less and "come as they are" (no costumes allowed). | 10:30am | $5.00 |
| Contest: Cutest Large Nudie Beauty (Bugle call: Assembly) The big dogs get their chance to shine and show that they can be just as cute as their little friends. Large dogs must be 31 lbs or more and undressed (no costumes). | 11:00am | $5.00 |
| Barbeque (Bugle call: Mess Call) Sponsored by: Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis | 11:00am - 2:00pm | $10.00 |
| Demonstrations Presented by: Gentle Touch Pet Training • Free Style Dance (11:45am) • Nose Work (12:15pm) | 11:45am | Free |
| Take a Break Visit our vendors, enjoy a BBQ lunch, check the raffle prizes and board to see if you've won, make a Best-in-Show pledge, get photos of your dog taken in our Best-in-Show booth. Every dog is a winner to us!! | 12:30pm | |
| AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test Want to test your dog's "citizenship skills"? Take the canine good citizenship test at our event. To see what your dog needs to know and master, check out www.akc.org and start practicing now! | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | $10.00 |
| Contest: Best Dressed Little Dog (Bugle call: Assembly) Whose dog is best at "putting on the dog"? Dress your small dog in costume, the fancier the better! | 1:00pm | $5.00 |
| Contest: Best Dressed Large Dog (Bugle call: Assembly) "Putting on the dog" goes big when the large dogs show off their own fancy duds. Be creative! | 1:30pm | $5.00 |
| Best in Show Named | 2:00pm | Pledge or Donation |
| Closing Ceremony: See You Next Year! | 2:00pm |
Participant Registration:
The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, August 17. You can register on the day of the event for the dog contests, barbeque, raffle, and Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) test, but, tickets for the BBQ, raffle and CGC are limited and may not be available on August 20. So reserve your tickets now! Mail a completed Registration Form and check or money order payable to FCDPA/SLOPOST to:
Five Cities Dog Park Association/SLOPOST
P.O. Box 61
Pismo Beach, CA 93448
Participant Rules:
Events are scheduled in Elm Street Park (not the dog park). Follow these directions to Elm Street Park. All dogs attending the event must be leashed and under their owner's control at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their dogs. Mutt Mitt dispensers are available on site. At their discretion, event officials reserve the right to deny entry to or to request removal of any dog perceived to be a threat to people or other dogs. Photographs may be taken by the Five Cities Dog Park Association for promotional purposes, including print and online publication.
Contest Rules:
Contestants must register and pay at least 15 minutes prior to the start of a contest. Once payment is received, the dog's name will be entered on the contest sheet and assigned a number.
All contests are designated for either small or large dogs. To be considered small, a dog must be approximately 30 pounds or less. A large dog should be 31 pounds or more.
Once the contest is announced and the bugle sounds, registered contestants will proceed to the arena entrance. There they will receive a numbered badge and line up in numerical order in single file in the staging area. Badges must be returned at the end of the contest.
All dog contestants must be walked on leash; they cannot be carried by their owner.
Costumes are permitted in the Best Dressed contests only. Selection will be based solely on the dog's costume and not in combination with the owner. Cutest Dog contestants must "come as they are" and cannot be dressed in costume.
First, second, third place winners (and up to two honorable mentions) will be named for each contest. Winners will receive ribbons, be photographed in the arena, and take a victory lap.
All contestants must remain in the arena until the conclusion of the contest, and then exit via the staging area as directed. All numbered badges must be surrendered at that time.
Best-in-Show Award
Our Best-in-Show award will be given to the person who offers the largest monetary donation to the Five Cities Dog Park Association at this event. The winner's photo will be posted on the web and acknowledged in our publicity. Cash donations and/or pledges to donate will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on August 20 when the winner is announced. All pledges will be collected, not just the one selected as winner, and must be paid within two weeks. Best-in-Show donations and pledges are separate and cannot be combined with any other monetary or in-kind contributions made to the Puttin' on the Dog fundraiser. Best-in-Show Pledge Forms can also be mailed in ahead of time.
Best-in-Show Photo Opportunity:
Even if you don't compete this year, you and your dog can still be a winner! Just stop by our Best-in-Show booth and get a photo of you and your dogs in first, second or third place. Then purchase a CD with your 10 photos for just $5. All proceeds go to the dog park where every dog is a winner.
Vendors:
We are seeking local businesses and non-profit organizations to participate as vendors at the event. Vendors selling merchandise will be charged a fee of $40 ($35 for returning vendors from last year). No fee will be charged for non-profit groups. Vendors must provide their own booths. If you are interested in being a vendor, please complete and submit the Vendor Form or Contact us.
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Sponsors:
We are seeking local businesses to participate as sponsors. Sponsors receive specific benefits depending on their level of participation. For details, please see our Sponsorship Form. Donors will be listed prominently in our event program and on our website. This is a great opportunity to introduce your business to potential customers and make a 100% tax deductible donation to the dog park. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please Contact us.
Raffle Donors:
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Volunteers:
We are seeking volunteers to help us at the event. No job is too large or too small and everyone is welcome! To volunteer, please contact Emma Valdiviso-Runels (474-9830).
If you cannot join us on August 20 but would like to contribute, please visit our donation page for details. All donations are tax deductible since FCDPA/SLOPOST is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. If you are interested in joining our association, simply fill out the online form. We'd love to have you as a member.
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