Supporters
- Schedule of Events
- Participant Registration
- Participant Rules
- Vendors
- Sponsors
- Contest Judges
- Volunteers
- Donations
Downloads: Registration form, Sponsor form, Vendor application.
Thanks to all of our Sponsors:
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Alpha Dog | |
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Downloads: Registration form, Sponsor form, Vendor application.
Schedule of Events Download registration form above to pre-register!
Master of Ceremony: Lenny Jones
Bugle Calls by Gary Canant 
| Event | Time | Entry Fee |
| Event/Vendor Set-up | 7:30am | |
| Registration Opens | 8:30am | |
| Vendor Booths Open | 8:30am | |
| Dog-related merchandise, tips and information from businesses and non-profit organizations. Visit our sponsor and vendor section for a list. | ||
| Welcome Ceremony | 9:00am | |
Pooch Parade  (Bugle call: First Call) | 9:15am | Free!! |
| You don't need to sign up for this one. Just bring your dog - in costume or as is - for a parade around the park. | ||
| Raffle1:3 chance to WIN | 10:00am - 1:00pm | $10.00 per ticket |
| Click here to view prizes. Winners will be announced throughout the event. Quantities are limited, so be sure to register early. | ||
| Best Dressed Dog Contest (Bugle call: Assembly) | 10:00am | $3.00 |
| Whose dog is best at "putting on the dog"? Dress your dog in costume, the fancier the better! Sponsored by: Quarterdeck Restaurant | ||
| Best Dog-Owner Look-alike Contest (Bugle call: Assembly) | 10:30am | $3.00 |
| Which dog looks most like its owner? Or is it the other way around? Dressing up is allowed. Be creative! Sponsored by: Lemos Feed and Pet Supply | ||
| Demonstration | 11:00am | Free |
| Pet First Aid Demonstration & Special Red Cross Award presented to Christina George. | ||
| Barbeque (Bugle call: Mess Call) | 11:00am - 1:00pm | $10.00 |
| Enjoy a fabulous tri-tip sandwich plus chips and a drink. Sponsored by: Arroyo Grande Valley Kiwanis | ||
| Most Talented Dog/Best Trick Contest (Bugle call: Assembly) | 11:15am | $3.00 |
| Can your dog catch a Frisbee? Sing? Dance? Let your dog strut their stuff in this canine talent show contest. Sponsored by: The Kennels of Springdale. | ||
| Demonstration - Freestyle (dance) and Nose Work | 12:00pm | Free |
| Registration Closes | 12:00pm | |
| Cutest Dog Contest (Bugle call: Assembly) | 12:15pm | $3.00 |
| If you're like most owners, you think your dog is the cutest. Here's your chance to prove it! Small and large dogs to be judged separately. Sponsored by: TBD | ||
| Canine Good Citizenship Test | 9:00am - 1:00pm | $10.00 |
| Want to test your dog's "citizenship skills? Take the canine good citizen test at our event. To see what your dog needs to know and master, check out www.akc.org and start practicing now! Sponsored by: Gentle Touch Pet Training | ||
| Best in Show Donor Announced | 1:00pm | |
Participant Registration:
The pre-registration deadline is August 18. You can register on the day of the event for the dog contests, but ticket sales for the barbeque, canine good citizenship test and raffles are limited and may not be available on August 21. So reserve your tickets today! 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.
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 $30. No fee will be charged for non-profit groups. Vendors must provide their own booths. If you are interested in having a booth at the event, please complete and submit the Vendor Form or Contact us.
Participating Vendors:
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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.
Judges:
- Arroyo Grande Mayor Tony Ferrara
- County Supervisor Adam Hill
- April Charlton, Five Cities Times-Press-Recorder news reporter
Volunteers:
We are seeking volunteers to help us at the event. To volunteer, please contact Maureen Sharon (476-8560) or Emma Valdiviso-Runels (474-9830).
If you are unable to join us on August 21 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.
Donations/Membership: