All dogs must be registered and paid before participating. Contestant numbers will be provided at check-in and must remain visible.

All contestants must begin lining up at 2:30 PM. The contest officially begins at 3:00 PM. Late arrivals are not guaranteed participation.

Contestants do not have to walk in numerical order. Event staff will direct the lineup, and judges will identify dogs by their contestant numbers.

Dogs must remain leashed and under their owner’s control at all times. Aggressive, disruptive, or unsafe behavior may result in removal.

Costumes must be safe, comfortable, and family-friendly. Costumes that restrict a dog’s movement, breathing, or vision, or contain inappropriate/offensive content, are not permitted.

One registration per dog. Owners may walk the runway and are welcome to coordinate costumes with their dog!

Judges’ decisions are final, and winners must be present for the awards presentation.

Owners are responsible for their dog’s behavior, safety, and supervision. Participation is at the owner’s risk, and all contestants must follow event and contest rules.