Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Sarasota Farmers Market | Sarasota, FL

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Goblins and ghoulies, candy corn and cornstalks, doggie costume contests and parades: It’s time for dogs to get a scary groove on and don the Halloween garb.
The Annual Dog-A-Ween costume contest returns Saturday, October 25th to the Sarasota Farmers Market Halloween Festival. All proceeds benefit the Donte’s Den Foundation.
Fee: $15 preregister here https://destinationdowntownsarasota.com/sarasota-dog-a-ween-costume-contest/
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th
9:00 - 9:45 AM REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN and get your entry number at Lemon Ave. & 1st Street Downtown Sarasota.
Parking is available in Whole Foods Parking Plaza. Registration Address: 1451 1st Street Sarasota FL 34236
10 AM PARADE
10:15 AM CONTEST
RULES...
-- Dogs must be on a leash at all times
-- No retractable leashes allowed
-- Well behaved dogs please out of due caution and concern for safety
-- Have your dog go potty before arrival
When the contest is over, show off your pup in costume along Main Street, enjoy pet-friendly patios, indulge in sweet treats, and walk the beautiful Sarasota bayfront.
Hosted by the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association (DSEA). Judges for the 2025 event include:
Marsha Panuce – Founder, Donte’s Den
Jen Ahearn-Koch – Commissioner
Bob Harrigan – ABC 7 News
Tyler Butler – Out & About Sarasota
PRIZES INCLUDE: TBA
#contest #dogcontest #halloween2024 #sarasota #trickortreat #locallove #events #costumecontest #downtownsarasota
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Sarasota Farmers Market, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5715, United States

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