Give your dog the day out they deserve! Saturday, July 13, 2019 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Asbery Field, 4th & Alder, downtown Marysville [directions][event map] Poochapalooza is sponsored by Marysville Dog Owners Group (M-DOG). We are thrilled to deliver an event that keeps tails wagging, with contests, the Fashions & Rescues Runway Show, Running of the Wieners dachshund and mixed-breed races, barn hunt and lure coursing demos, Rainier Agility Team with a course your own dog can try, dozens of vendors, food and some surprises! Keep checking back on this website as we update regularly. Plenty to see and do!
Event admission: $5* suggested donation gets a dog goodie swag bag for the first 500 visitors. Donations support M-DOG, the volunteer group that maintains Marysville's Strawberry Fields for Rover Off-Leash Park.
Proceeds raised support needs at the dog park, with funds this year replacing the fence at the 3-acre dog park, as well as M-DOG's community activities.
Please check back periodically for updates. Information below is from 2018 as a reminder of the exciting time shared by Poochapalooza participants and their dogs. Huge thanks to all our sponsors, vendors and people who attended.
Welcome to our 'pawsome' Pooch sponsors to date!
Marysville Dog Owners Group is thrilled to welcome the many returning and new sponsors who are helping us to put on our best event to date for the 12th Annual Marysville Poochapalooza.
Almost Home Project & Cat's Meow return with face painting, kids fun
The Almost Home Project and Cat's Meow will be at Poochapalooza again this year with a great selection of dog toys, treats, lifejackets, daypacks, frontpacks, backpacks and even some kitty toys. Cat's Meow will be offering face painting and a kids wheel of fortune. All money raised goes back into their low-cost spay and neuter programs.
We're working on bringing favorite exhibitions, vendors to Poochapalooza!
Exhibitions throughout the day will bring event more excitement to the event schedule. We're thrilled to welcome back the always entertaining Arlington Barn Hunt Association, Lure Coursing demonstrations and Canine Good Citizen Testing. Please check back here at the Poochapalooza website or on our Facebook page.
Pooch Pie Eating Contests hosted by PupCakes Muffins Dogs love pie! That’s why we’re catering to their meat and dessert-loving cravings. We are looking for pooches with a hearty appetite and a desire to compete in Poochapalooza's Pie Eating Contests, sponsored and emceed by PupCakes LLC and Owner Sandra Rindero. If you’re interested in entering your dog in any either of the contests - big dogs or small - fill out theonline contest entry form or enter at the event. Participation is limited to the first 15 dogs in each category, first come first served. Cost to enter is $10 per dog. Top finishers will receive blue ribbons and more.
If dogs were event planners, they'd do Poochapalooza!
M-DOG is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization * Federal Tax #26-2151575
