October 28, 2023

Attention all doggie owners!

Come check out the HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 28th at noon! Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. Our online pre-registration is now FULL, however we may accept a limited number of walk ups day-of on a first come first serve basis if there are “no-shows”. 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:

October 28th – 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. Note – Pre-registration has reached capacity – but, don’t worry! A limited amount of “Day-Of” sign ups will be taken on a first come first serve basis if spots become available!

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:

Andria’s Seafood Restaurant & Market
Brophy Bros.
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
Le Petit Cafe & Bakery
Margarita Villa
On The Alley
Sugar Lab Bakeshop
The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood
Top This Chocolate
Barefoot Boutique

Top 3 Contenders for Best in Show category will also receive a special Halloween dog cookie from Sugar Lab Bakeshop!
*Also available for purchase in their store in the Village all weekend (while supplies last).

THANK YOU

Thank  you to our main doggie sponsor, Pet Barn Ventura!

Pre-registration: NOW FULL

 

Pre-registration has reached capacity. But, don’t worry! A limited amount of “Day-Of” sign ups will be taken on a first come first serve basis if spots become available! 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.