POSTPONED! Gone to the Dogs - 14th Annual Dog Day in Colonial Beach
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1100 - 1500
POSTPONED DUE TO THE COLD FRONT COMING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BRING STEADY RAIN THURSDAY THROUGH NEXT WEEK. WE ARE WORKING WITH TOWN TO FIND A NEW DATE!
We're "Gone to the Dogs" in Colonial Beach, Virginia!
May is for Mutts...AND National Purebred Dog Day, National Rescue Dog Day, and National Pet Week!
We're celebrating ALL Things Dog with a focus on the Humane-Canine Bond: Working Dogs, Service Dogs, Companion Dogs, Pet Dogs, Rescue Dogs, and more!
Dog Day in Colonial Beach is kid friendly, pet friendly, and FREE to watch. Each year Colonial Beach "Goes to the Dogs" as a Living Memorial to Sharon Smith, who founded Dog Day in 2011. Enter your dog in our parade and amateur games for prizes - $10 per dog/handler team to participate.
Vendors and Sponsors are welcome starting at just $25 for a 10x10 space.
Meet experts in the Working Dog, Service Dog, Competitive Dog, and Pet Dog Industry.
Amateur games include Best Trick, Stay and Recall, Mini-Agility, Find-a-Bone, Frisbee Catch, Tennis Ball Catch and Retrieval, Water Retrieval. Our Famous Pet Parade results in multiple awards including biggest, smallest, oldest, and youngest dog; best 6 legs (polite leash walking), best youth handler, best costume, and more!
All dog-friendly and people-friendly dogs, and their friendly families, are welcome whether you participate or just watch! Call Caryn for details (540) 287-8207.
Co-Hosted by Colonial Beach Rivah Dogs and Colonial Beach Humane Society. Co-Sponsored by Relda Schick (Colonial Beach Yacht Center and Coldwell Banker Elite), Caryn Self Sullivan (Beach Paws Boutique and Ask Dr. Caryn), and Sue Clark (Colonial Beach Dog Grooming and ProDog VA).
Category: Community | Local / Community
We're "Gone to the Dogs" in Colonial Beach, Virginia!
May is for Mutts...AND National Purebred Dog Day, National Rescue Dog Day, and National Pet Week!
We're celebrating ALL Things Dog with a focus on the Humane-Canine Bond: Working Dogs, Service Dogs, Companion Dogs, Pet Dogs, Rescue Dogs, and more!
Dog Day in Colonial Beach is kid friendly, pet friendly, and FREE to watch. Each year Colonial Beach "Goes to the Dogs" as a Living Memorial to Sharon Smith, who founded Dog Day in 2011. Enter your dog in our parade and amateur games for prizes - $10 per dog/handler team to participate.
Vendors and Sponsors are welcome starting at just $25 for a 10x10 space.
Meet experts in the Working Dog, Service Dog, Competitive Dog, and Pet Dog Industry.
Amateur games include Best Trick, Stay and Recall, Mini-Agility, Find-a-Bone, Frisbee Catch, Tennis Ball Catch and Retrieval, Water Retrieval. Our Famous Pet Parade results in multiple awards including biggest, smallest, oldest, and youngest dog; best 6 legs (polite leash walking), best youth handler, best costume, and more!
All dog-friendly and people-friendly dogs, and their friendly families, are welcome whether you participate or just watch! Call Caryn for details (540) 287-8207.
Co-Hosted by Colonial Beach Rivah Dogs and Colonial Beach Humane Society. Co-Sponsored by Relda Schick (Colonial Beach Yacht Center and Coldwell Banker Elite), Caryn Self Sullivan (Beach Paws Boutique and Ask Dr. Caryn), and Sue Clark (Colonial Beach Dog Grooming and ProDog VA).
Category: Community | Local / Community
Starting Price Per Person
Free
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Where
Town Hill
Washington Avenue
Colonial Beach Virginia 22443
United States
( Park - Garden - Outdoor Space )
Washington Avenue
Colonial Beach Virginia 22443
United States
( Park - Garden - Outdoor Space )
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Event ID: 267245
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