Welcome to the Sixth Annual DogFest!

DogFest is a celebration of dogs and kids benefitting SFUSD McKinley Elementary School, a K-5 public school at Castro and 14th Streets. The festival offers something for dogs, kids, and parents of both breeds.

  • Enter your dog in our Everyday Dog Show
  • Enjoy entertainment from emcee Daniel Handler, official representative of Lemony Snicket!
  • Treat your human child to a day of jumpy houses, face painting, carnival games, delicious food, and more!
  • Make a bid on an auction prize!
  • Peruse our doggie vendors or find true love in the Rescue Zone!


DogFest is made possible each year by generous underwriting from our sponsors.  DogFest 2013 sponsors include Chase Bank, Big Dogs, The Walking Company, Whole Foods, Varsity Technologies, Macy’s, P.L.A.Y., Domicile Properties, K-9 Scrub Club, The Animal House, Bonnie Spindler, Escape from New York Pizza, Jeffrey’s Natural Pet Foods, Wag Hotels, Fido’s Fondue, Pet Camp, Zephyr Real Estate, Allison Fortini Crawford, Carnivals To Go, John LePage, Bayside Media, Kumon, Bi-Rite, Mudpuppy’s Tub & Scrub, Puddin’ Don’t, The Presidio YMCA, Michael Glazer – Allstate, Jamba Juice, Aidells, Love & Hummus, Recology, Blue Water Party Rentals, Helliemae’s and SF Recreation and Parks.

WHEN:  April 13, 2013. 11am-4pm.
WHERE:  Duboce Park, Noe Street at Duboce Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94114.
WHO:  Dogs and kids of all ages and their parents.
CONTACT:  dogfest(at)mckinleyschool.org 


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