Dog Day 2026 Hosted by The Barkday Planner
About this Event
Dog parents of DFW — mark your calendars, because Dog Day 2026 is BACK and bigger than ever! 🐶🎈
Hosted by The Barkday Planner and presented by Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), this celebration is more than just a dog event — it’s a party with a purpose honoring National Dog Day, the bond we share with our dogs, and giving back to the community we love.
And the best part? 100% of ticket proceeds go to:
❤️ North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue – supporting herding breeds across North Texas
💛 Live Like Roo Foundation – helping families navigate pet cancer with love and support
1 ticket per human, dogs are free!
The Barkday Planner's turning EIGHT — and you better believe we're bringing the CAKE!
🌟 FEATURED ACTIVITIES:
- Annual Dog Birthday Cake Eating Contest
- Dog Day Cornhole Tournament
- VIP Lounge for DFW Dog Parents Members (and some VIP Celeb Guests!)
- Dog Day 2026 Signature Cocktail
- Dog Day Passports by RetrievAir (win a FREE roundtrip flight for you + your dog)
- Onsite Caricature Drawings
- Shop the Dog-Centric Vendor Market
- On-Site Tattoo Artists Giving Back (yesss, real tattoos! A % of all tattoos go directly to North Texas Aussie Rescue.)
- Meet the Rescue + Foundation IRL
- Giant Dog Ball Pit (thanks to We Like to Soft Play)
- Onsite Photography (thanks to Haute Dog Pet Photography)
Plus, Instagrammable Moments Everywhere! Yes, we’ve got photo ops galore. Plus lots of onsite activations for both you and. your dog to partake in!
🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:
We wouldn’t be able to pull off this unforgettable event without our incredible Dog Day 2026 sponsors — thank you for helping us celebrate the dogs in our lives while giving back in a BIG way!
Presenting Sponsor = Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
PLUS... RetrievAir, Doody Calls Dallas, Chewy VetCare, Tito's Vodka, Lazy Dog Restaurants, Haute Dog Pet Photography, and We Like to Soft Play and many more!
- Cornhole Tournament Sponsor = Doody Calls Dallas
- Cake Contest Sponsor = Pawlicious Cookies
- Dog Day Passport Scavenger Hunt = RetrievAir
- Pup Cup Sponsor = PupCup!
🛍 DOG VENDOR MARKETPLACE:
Get ready to shop ‘til your dog drops at our curated Dog Day 2026 Vendor Market — featuring amazing local businesses, tasty dog treats, DFW pet services, and so much more!
🐶 Meet the Rescues + Foundation
🐾 Meet adoptable dogs and the team from North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue
🐾 Learn more about Live Like Roo Foundation and how they’re helping families facing pet cancer diagnosis and how you can get involved
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM
Dog Day Cornhole Tournament
🕑: 02:00 PM
Birthday Cake Eating Contest
🕑: 11:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Dog Day Passport Scavenger Hunt
🕑: 11:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Live Tattoo Artists
🕑: 11:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Caricature Drawings
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 7.77
