Puptopia Festival Dallas 2023

A real canine capital, Dallas is home to some of the best mutts in Texas. And they’ll be ready for a rollicking good time at Puptopia Festival! We’re coming to the Big D and we’ll be bringing the amazement park with us to Carpenter Park on Saturday, October 28th!

Experiences

1. Main Stage – Featuring an internationally-renowned stunt dog show, highlighting popular dog sports such as dock diving, freestyle frisbee disc, flyball racing, high jumping, and dog agility with multiple breeds of dogs and mixes who have been rescued or adopted from shelters. This along with other canine-centric programming throughout the day.
2. PAWground – Your dog’s dreams come to life in our Pawground! Walk Fido over to a 9-foot fire hydrant or watch him jump into a life-size dog bowl filled with kibble. Then get a family photo next to giant-sized tennis balls!
3. K-9 Lounge – A beautiful beverage oasis for you and your pup to enjoy together. Featuring some of the most delicious libations any dog and its owner could ask for. Kick up your paws and enjoy yourself in the K9 Lounge!
4. SPAW – A luxurious experience awaits you and your furry friend in our Spaw! Spruce up your pups paws with a peticure, learn how to give your pup the best massage of his furry life and put a bow on top to finish the primp sesh.
5. Pupformance – You and your four-legged friend will enjoy all the tunnels, ramps, jump-overs, obstacles and more in our owner-led agility course!
6. Programming – Get your message out to thousands of Puptopia Festival participants by being featured in our on-stage or onsite programming!
7. Custom Activations – Customize your sponsorship with meaningful ways to engage with participants, while keeping true to your brand goals and aligning with Puptopia Festival’s mission.
8. More Experiences – Be the top dog at Puptopia Festival. Includes name integration into all Puptopia Festival series event signage, collateral, marketing, social media and participant activations day-of.

Common FAQs

How much are tickets?

• Early-Bird tickets are $30 and valid for purchase through May 31, 2023.
• Regular tickets are $35 and go on sale starting June 1, 2023.
• Week-of ticket prices are $40.
• Children 10 & under get in for free.

What does each ticket include?

Each ticket includes entry for 1 human and up to 2 leashed dogs.

Does my dog need to be vaccinated or spayed/neutered?

Dogs coming to Puptopia Festival must be currently licensed with proof of Parvo and Rabies vaccinations. You do not need to bring proof with you; if an incident occurs, you must be able to produce proof in a reasonable amount of time. Puppies that are not fully vaccinated should not participate. Check with your veterinarian first. We strongly encourage all participants to follow each city’s spay/neuter laws.

Will there be food and drinks at the festival?

A delicious assortment of food and beverages will be available for purchase in our K9 Lounge for both humans and dogs.

What items are allowed into the festival?

• Dogs must be on leashes at all times
• Strollers
• Empty hydration packs
• Empty Water bottles (plastic or aluminum). For CamelBak type water bottle the max size is 36 oz
• Portable dog water bowls

What items are prohibited from the festival?

• Dogs without leashes
• Retractable Leashes
• E-Cigs or Vaping devices
• Liquids
• Folding chairs
• Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use)
• Glass containers of any kind
• Firearms, explosives, and weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc)
• Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Outside food or beverage (including alcohol)
• Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.

For more information, head to the official website.