Once home to two generations of Baltimore's civic-minded and dog-loving Garrett family, Evergreen is delighted to host its inaugural Festival of Dogs, featuring a dog show with nine entertaining classes ranging from Best Dog Kiss to Best Owner Look-Alike, followed by a Best in Show finale.

Winners will be determined by audience reaction, so spectators should attend to support their favorite pups. Attendees can attend as spectators or competitors.

Categories

Best Boston Baked Beans Look-Alike (Boston Baked Beans was the Garretts' Boston terrier)
Best Dog Kiss (sponsored by Mary and Chuck Meyer)
Best Pomeranian or Pom Mix (the first generation of Garretts at Evergreen owned Pomeranians) (sponsored by Woofs & Wags)
Best Mystery Breed (sponsored by Henry Dugan and Caroline Griffin)
Best Rescue (sponsored by Susan J. Adams, Henry Dugan and Caroline Griffin, and Mary and Chuck Meyer)
Best Ears (sponsored by Howl in Hampden)
Best Tail or Best Wag (sponsored by Woofs & Wags and Mary and Chuck Meyer)
Best Dog Owner Look-Alike (sponsored by Mary and Chuck Meyer)
Best in Show (sponsored by Susan J. Adams and Mary and Chuck Meyer)

Important Information

Only competing dogs are allowed on site; spectators cannot bring dogs.
Limited chairs will be available on site. You are welcome to bring your own chair or blanket.
No picnicking.
The rain date for this event is May 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sponsorship

Proceeds from this event will benefit education, interpretation, and preservation efforts at the Johns Hopkins University Museums. Thank you to our sponsors.

Premier Sponsors

Susan J. Adams
Henry Dugan and Caroline Griffin
Mary and Chuck Meyer

Award Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

Who can attend?

General public
Faculty
Staff
Students

Tickets

Competitor tickets are $25 for the first category and $10 for each subsequent category

Spectator tickets are:

$15 for Johns Hopkins students and children under 18
$25 for Johns Hopkins Museums members and Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and alumni
$30 for general admission