Cardiff Dog Days of Summer - 2025

Vendor applications are open for Dog Days of Summer 2025! This popular event draws a large crowd, making it a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products and connect with a  dog loving audience. This is your chance to secure a prime spot at one of the most anticipated events of the year.

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas. This free event is sponsored by Kahoots and open to the public and features dog-related vendors, rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies. Activities include dog contests, live music, a libation lounge (ticketed), food trucks, and more!

Schedule:

9:00 AM  Dog Contest Registration Opens. Limited entry available so come early to secure a spot!

10:00 AM Event Starts

10:10 AM Blessing of the Dogs

10:30 AM Cutest Puppy

11:00 AM Best Looking Big Dog 

11:30 AM Best Looking Medium Dog

12:00 PM Dog ice cream eating contests (5)

12:30 PM Best Looking Small Dog

1:00 PM Best Trick

1:30 PM Best Dressed

2:00 PM Look Alike

2:30 PM Silver Faces

2:45 PM Opportunity Drawing (do not need to be present to win)