
08/19/2025
PETAPALOOZA - Day of the Dog
Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Yaletown, Vancouver
Join us for a full day of fun at PETAPALOOZA - the ultimate dog-lover’s festival in Yaletown!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Mainland Street, Yaletown (between Davie St. and Nelson St.), including Bill Curtis Square Park
About the Festival
This free, pet-friendly event is the most fun you’ll have with your dog all year! Bring your pup to:
Sample delicious treats, food, and accessories
Test out fun new toys
Collect loads of free swag
Meet fellow dog enthusiasts
Race Registration
barking babies is proud to sponsor the dog races again this year!
Register your dog at the barking babies booth starting at 11:00 am
We’re located right beside the race track at Bill Curtis Square Park
Please register at least 5 minutes before your race category starts
Race Start Schedule
Bulldogs – 11:15 am
Fastest Dog (any breed) – 11:30 am
French Bulldogs – 12:30 pm
Dachshunds – 1:30 pm
Corgis – 2:30 pm
Doodles – 3:30 pm
* PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE RACES IS NOT AT BARKING BABIES STORE - IT IS ONLY AT OUR SIGN UP BOOTH ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT!