HOWL-o-ween Dog Costume Contest 2024

Attention all doggie owners!

Come check out the HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 26th at noon! Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. Doggies & their owners are encouraged to show up and attend as spectators regardless. There are always a variety of pups in the audience on this fun-filled day. Every single registered dog that participates gets a small goodie bag of pup prizes, plus 5 lucky dogs will take home grand prizes if they win their category! There will be a professional photographer onsite!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Check back here on October 17th for the pre-registration form to sign up!

October 26th – It’s show time! Head to Ventura Harbor Village for the contest in person. Registered participants check in starting at 11:30am on the MAIN LAWN (new location) to receive your competition number.

PARTICIPATION PRIZES:

Just for signing up & bringing your costumed dog seaside, you’ll get goodies. Every single registered pup participant gets:
– A treat bag from Ventura Pet Barn
– A pup-cream (special dessert made for dogs) courtesy of  Coastal Cone
– Doggie Owners get some scooby snacks (for humans)

TOP CATERGORIES:

If you are looking to take a top grand prize home, focus the costume on one of the categories:
Best in Show | Spookiest | Most Sea-Worthy | Most On-trend | Most Creative

GRAND PRIZES:

Five lucky winners who take the top spot in their category will receive:

 – A HOWL-o-ween Blue Ribbon
– Pick a pumpkin from our small seaside patch
–  A Gift Certificate to one of our sponsoring PET FRIENDLY Ventura Harbor Village businesses

When the contest is over, join us for a pup parade down the promenade to show off your dog in costume throughout the Village! Plus, enjoy pet-friendly patios, indulge in sweet treats, and walk along the beautiful waterfront.