Fall 2018 Arizona Pet Events

Fall is the busiest season for pet events in Arizona. The weather is finally nice enough for people and dogs to enjoy the outdoors, and all the fun holidays are happening! You can bet we’ll be at several pet events this fall and winter season. Here is a list of fall 2018 Arizona pet events.

Fall 2018 Arizona Pet Events

The Mutt Masquerade

Hosted by: Arizona Animal Rescue Mission
Where: Mesa Country Club
When: Saturday, September 22, 5pm-9pm
Optional charity walk: None
Admission: $125 per person, $20 per dog
What to expect: Formal gala dinner plus costume contest. Proceeds go to MCACC.
Will we be in attendance? No.

BARKtoberfest

Hosted by: Friends for Life Animal Rescue
Where: Gilbert Town Hall
When: Saturday, October 13, 8:30am-1:30pm
Optional charity walk: None
Admission: Free
What to expect: Lots of vendors, contests, adoptions, raffles, food trucks and more! Family friendly.
Will we be in attendance? Absolutely YES.

Strut Your Mutt

Hosted by: Best Friends Animal Society
Where: Cesar Chavez Park
When: Saturday, October 20, 9am-12pm
Optional charity walk: Yes, $15 to register
Admission: Free for the event itself
What to expect: Food trucks, vendors, fun activities, contests and more! Family friendly.
Will we be in attendance? Absolutely YES. Wynston is a celebrity guest this year (again) and we’ll be judging contests!

DOGtoberfest

Hosted by: Rockstar Rescue
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park
When: Saturday, October 20, 5pm-9pm
Optional charity walk: None
Admission: Free
What to expect: Larger venue this year, rides, vendors, games, pet photos with the Pumpkin King, pet costume contest.
Will we be in attendance? Probably.

Walk to Save Animals

Hosted by: Arizona Animal Welfare League
Where: Tempe Beach Park
When: Saturday, November 3, 8am-12pm
Optional charity walk: Yes, 2k and 5k
Admission: Free for event, $25 for the walk
What to expect: My favorite event of the year! An amazing walk along Tempe Town Lake, with amazing vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa, microchipping and an AAWL Alumni parade.
We will be in attendance? Absolutely YES.

Woofstock

Hosted by: City of Chandler
Where: Tumbleweed Park
When: Saturday, November 17, 9am-1:30pm
Optional charity walk: None
Admission: Free
What to expect: Vendors, fly ball tournament, adoptions, raffles, pet psychic readings, and more! Family friendly.
Will we be in attendance? Only if we don’t attend Dogs’ Day in the Garden, happening on the same day.

Dogs’ Day in the Garden

Hosted by: Modern Canine Services
Where: Desert Botanical Garden
When: Saturday, November 17, 8am-2pm
Optional charity walk: None
Admission: $24.95 plus $4 per dog (which goes to the Arizona Human Society)
What to expect: Join fellow dog lovers for a beautiful walk through the Desert Botanical Garden, BARKetplace, and Doga (limited spots).
Will we be in attendance? Most likely.

12k’s of Christmas

Hosted by: Fieldworks Events & Marketing
Where: Freestone Park
When: Saturday, December 8, 8am
Optional charity walk: Yes – 12k, 6k, 1.2k
Admission: Free for the event, price varies depending on length of run
What to expect: Santa’s Pet Village, Christmas Bazaar, caroling, prizes and awards. Family friendly.
Will we be in attendance? No.