Welcome to PawsFest
July 12th, 2025
Canada's largest outdoor pet festival, spanning an impressive 400,000 square feet at the stunning Sunset Beach Park in Vancouver's picturesque English Bay!
Countdown to PawsFest
PawsFest brings together pet owners and their furry companions, pet services & suppliers, and pet-friendly local businesses for a day of joy, learning, and community bonding. Our mission is to create an enriching experience that promotes responsible pet ownership, supports local businesses, and enhances the well-being of our beloved animal friends.
🌟 Friendly Paws Society 🌟
PawsFest has been created by the Friendly Paws Society in collaboration with the creator of the Pet Lover Show at Tradex and the PNE. PawsFest directly funds the Friendly Paws Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to uplifting at-risk youth through helping animals in need. With programs like Pawsitive Futures, the Friendly Paws Society helps at-risk youth stay away from the streets, gang life, addictions, and crime by providing them with a sense of purpose and self-worth through working with animals. Join us in supporting this incredible mission to make a positive impact on the lives of both youth and animals.
Vendor Map and Official Event Logo
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Activities
PawsFest is a celebration of all things furry and fabulous! With a wide array of activities and entertainment for pets and their owners, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Dive into the MarketPlace, groove to live music, marvel at the pet fashion show, cheer on the Agility & Freestyle show, stretch with Puppy Yoga, relax in the pet-friendly beer garden, and watch the action on the dog luring course. Pamper your pet with the latest products and services from top pet vendors.
Fashion Show Contestants
Register your dog today! First place wins $1250 in cash and thousands in sponsor swag and giveaways! Only $25 to enter and includes 1 VIP Pass for PawFest with back stage access!
Alfie
Chihuahua
Alfie is a sophisticated chihuahua that dresses to impress. His charm and dashing good looks will take him far and win over the hearts of our judges.
Tyga
Long Haired Toy Chihuahua
When 5 year old Tyga isn't busy working the gelato counter in our daughter's OG Generation Ice Cream Truck, this sassy 4lb toy long haired chihuahua is strutting the runaway in designs by Burberry, Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga.
Onyx
Blue Merle Toy Pomeranian
Onyx is a fabulous blue merle pom! He is a real head turner and an early favourite to win this whole fashion show competition if his outfits are on point!
Piper
Rat Terrier
Piper is a majestic rat terrier and lives to go full send couture. Her impeccable taste in fashion makes her a real trendsetter and one to watch carefully in this competition.
Francesca
English Bulldog
Francesca is an adorable female English Bulldog with a wardrobe that would make any lady's head spin. Fun fact she was #Petapalooza EB race champion in 2023 & 2024! She is competing in the medium 25-50lb category.
Maple
Corgi
Maple is a stunning Corgi competing in the medium class. This dog travels with a flash mob as an entourage. She is a seasoned veteran in the spot light and will be a force to be reckoned with on the runway.
Waffles
English Bulldog
Waffles is competing in the large category and is a plus size threat to win it all. Gorgeous!
Walter
English Bulldog
Walter is an extraordinary English Bulldog with so much swag! Can't wait to see him grace the runway in the large 50lb - 100lb category!