
AUGUST 1, 2026
Live In-Person Event on August 1st in Pacifica, California
San Francisco Bay Area, where the dog surfing competition concept originated
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
SURFING COMPETITION
- Entrant Check-In: 9am-10m
- Dog Surfing (exhibitions and heats): 9:20am-1:30pm
- Awards & Prizes Announced: 1:30pm-2:00pm
PET WELLNESS FAIR
- 9am-2pm
- Give Your Dog a Checkup (Nails, Teeth, Weight, Tips, Vet Questions)
- Massage and Fitness
- Fitness and Medical
- Other
SURF DOG VILLAGE
- 9am-2pm
ADDITIONAL SPORTS COMPETITIONS
- TBA
MOBILE PET ADOPTIONS (via Rocket Dog Rescue / Peninsula Humane Society)
- 9am-2pm
BEACH DOG FASHION & COSTUME CONTEST
- 12:00-1:00
- Free entrance Signup & Contest Registration will be at a Designated booth
YAPPY HOUR AFTER EVENT
- 4:00pm-6:00pm, TBA
COMPETITION SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
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- Small Surf Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- Lagunitas Medium Surf Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- The San Francisco Peninsula Large / Extra Large Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- The SUP Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- Tito's Handmade Vodka Tandem Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- Chef's Pure Pet Tandem Human/Dog Award (1,2,3)
- Lagunitas Top Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- California Canine Dog Beach Fashion Competition Award (1,2,3)
- Small Surf Dogs Award (1,2,3)
AWARDS
- Small Surf Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- Lagunitas Medium Surf Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- The San Francisco Peninsula Large / Extra Large Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- The SUP Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- Tito's Handmade Vodka Tandem Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- Chef's Pure Pet Tandem Human/Dog Award (1,2,3)
- Lagunitas Top Dogs Award (1,2,3)
- California Canine Dog Beach Fashion Competition Award (1,2,3)
RULES
Please see the Rules page for judging criteria, gear requirements, and safety tips.
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