2023 Festival of Dogs
Who can attend?
- General public
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
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Description
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of canine competition to benefit the Johns Hopkins University Museums — Homewood Museum and Evergreen Museum and Library. Once home to two generations of Baltimore's civic-minded and dog-loving Garrett family, Evergreen is delighted to host its 2nd Festival of Dogs, featuring local dogs competing in 10 entertaining classes. Enter your pooch to compete or just come spectate.
The fun continues after the Festival of Dogs with a separately ticketed Yappy Hour in Evergreen's historic Carriage House. Enjoy food from Copper Kitchen, Zeffert & Gold, and Rouge Fine Catering; beer from local breweries Checkerspot Brewing and Peabody Heights Brewery; a chance to win a basket of dog-themed giftware from Smyth Jewelers; and music, trivia, and more.
Spectators may not bring their own dogs. Competitors will need to send proof of vaccination and sign waivers. All humans but only competing dogs are allowed at the Yappy Hour.
Dog show categories
- Best Rescue
- Best Treat Catcher
- Best Golden Oldie
- Best Costume
- Best Owner and Dog Look-Alike
- Best Pooch Who Can Smooch
- Best Paw Shake
- Best Tail Wag
- Boston Baked Beans (Boston Terrier)
- Best in Show
Judges
- Dana Petersen Moore, chief equity officer and director of Baltimore's Office of Equity and Civil Rights
- Kirby Fowler, president and chief executive officer at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
- Tracy Hopkins, lead clinical nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Who can attend?
- General public
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
Tickets
- Spectator tickets: $10-25
- Competitor tickets: $30-50
- Yappy Hour tickets: $50
Ticket Information:
- Spectators – These tickets are only for those not participating in the competition. Spectators may not bring their dog(s).
- Competitors – Tickets purchased as competitors are good for one human + one dog. All dogs need to be handled at all times by adults 18+. Once you have registered, you will be emailed to sign up for your categories, send vaccination proof, and sign waivers (which must be completed before taking part).
- Yappy Hour – Held in Evergreen's historic Carriage House after the Dog Show with local food and drink vendors, music, and more. The event is separately ticketed. All humans are welcome but only competing dogs are allowed at the Yappy Hour.
Registration
Please register in advance for spectator, competitor, and yappy hour tickets
