Have a look at the details for the most recent DogFest Dog Show below. You can bet that DogFest 2020 will be quite similar.
2019 Everyday Dog Show Categories
12:00pm Best Costume—Judges vote on dog with best costume; extra points for originality.
12:20pm Best Tail—Long, short, skinny or wide, let’s see who’s tail comes out on top!
12:50pm Best Trick—Dogs have 30 seconds to show off their best trick(s). Props encouraged.
1:10pm HALF TIME SHOW!—Special surprise performance TBA
1:40pm Best Coat—Whose coat is the most luxurious?
2:00pm Best Mutt—A little of this and a little of that, sugar and spice makes everything nice. Whose best friend is made up of the best mix?
2:20pm Best Ears—Big or little, crooked or straight, hear hear for best ears!
2:40pm Best Lap Dog—Judges are looking for dogs that are great on your lap and the velvet throne.
3:00pm Most Openly Corrupt Best-In-Show**
**Brace yourself – it really is corrupt, but it’s all in good fun with the goal of raising the most money possible for the school. The winners of each of the main categories (ears, bark, trick, etc.) and anyone who wants to buy their way in for $50 will be entered in this final contest of the day. The audience bribes the judges (by throwing lots of money in buckets being passed around) to keep working and decide which dog will be crowned Best-In-Show.
2019 Everyday Dog Show celebrity judges:
San Francisco Mayor London Breed
Supervisor Vallie Brown, San Francisco District 5
Supervisor Raphael Mandelman, San Francisco District 8
Leah Garchik, San Francisco Chronicle columnist
Senator Scott Wiener, California Senate District 11
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Officer Edith of SF Animal Care and Control
Architect, designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Wingard
Molly Pope, Principal of McKinley Elementary School
Dolores Moore, Retired McKinley Elementary School teacher
Dog Show Registration
Pre-registration will open in March.
By registering for this competition, I agree to the following rules:
- I am aware that I am responsible for my dog, its behavior and any damage or injury it may cause to personal property of others including the city of San Francisco and any bodily injury it may cause to other dogs or people.
- All dogs must be spayed or neutered and licensed. Dogs and guardians must not be aggressive towards people or other dogs
- Competitors must be age 16 or older (youngsters may accompany adults.)
- Focus on having a good time! This day is for fun…nothing to be taken too seriously. Our hope is that you enjoy the day and know that you are helping McKinley Elementary School.
