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2025 Beaverdale Fall Festival Dog Parade Presented by Snookies Malt ShopRegister Here: https://www.fallfestival.org/competitions
We’re excited to bring this paw-some event back to the Festival!
There will be 3 judged categories: Best Overall, Best Dog & Owner Duo and People's Choice. Each category winner will be awarded spectacular prizes, generously supplied by a number of amazing local vendors.
Registration:
$10 entry fee includes a dog bandana (various sizes available).
Complete the online application and waiver by Sunday, Sept 14th.
Same day registration fee increases to $20.
Theme:
This year's costume theme is "what does your dog love?"! Dress your dog creatively as something they love - could be their favorite toy,
Arrival and Check-in:
Check-in and lineup will begin at 8:50 AM on Saturday, September 20th, in the Beaverdale Books parking lot at 2629 Beaver Ave. Please arrive on time and look for our friendly volunteers, who will assist you with check-in and get you lined up for the parade.
Parade Route:
The dog parade will start at 9:15 AM, once all participants are lined up at Beaverdale Books. The route goes north on Beaver Ave to Adams Ave, then loops back to the intersection of Beaver and Urbandale Avenues (about 0.6 miles).
Judging:
Judging will take place near the announcer's stand at Beaver & Urbandale Avenues. Winners will be announced there at the end of the parade. Our Des Moines area dog community judges will assess costume creativity, theme adherence, and overall presentation.
Other things to know:
The Dog Parade is rain or shine! Sorry, no refunds for no-shows.
THANKS TO OUR JUDGES!
Paws & Pints - Taylor Neal
Dr. Deaglan Riordan, Beaverdale Vet Clinic
If you would like to be a judge for 2025's parade, please email [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Beaverdale Fall Festival, 4111 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States, Urbandale
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