Pups In the Park 

PUPS IN THE PARK

Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane
All Ages Welcome

Get ready for tail-wagging fun! 
Join us for this free canine celebration in Pleasant Hill Park featuring local vendors, community resources, food trucks for humans, and adoption and rescue agencies with adorable adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. Enjoy a day filled with fun dog-friendly activities, food, treats, and paw-positive vibes for all (dogs included).

Bring Mom! This events is a perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day weekend!

Please keep your dog on a leash and pick up after your pup. Thank you!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Meet your new best friend at one of our local dog adoption and rescue agencies. 
• Explore vendor booths to shop for special treats, mingle with community resources, and learn more about dog-related services available.
• Grab food (and drinks) from vendors serving tasty treats for humans
• Capture the moment with a photo op for you and your dog! 
• Enjoy a day in the park with your canine companion.

Ultimutt Competitions
Think your dog has star power? Get ready and enter the Ultimutt Competitions where pups (and their humans) show off their style, skills, and charm! Sign up to enter your pup (and yourself)  at the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District tent next to the stage at the event.

Contest Schedule:

• 10:30 am | Doppelganger (Dog + Human look-a-like duos)
• 11:30 am | Best Costume/Best Dressed
• 1:00 pm    | Best Trick

Whether you’re in it for the bragging rights or just the fun, this crowd-participation competition will put a smile on your face. 

Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors VCA Animal Hospitals, Julie McCoy LPT Realty, City of Pleasant Hill , Pleasant Hill Community Foundation, Visit Pleasant Hill, Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill, and Concord Feed & Pet Supply.

This event is brought to the community by Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us for a doggone good time and an opportunity to gain valuable visibility and engagement with event attendees of all ages! Please consider three sponsorship levels outlined below.

Top Dog Sponsor – $5,000  

• Premier logo placement on all event materials, banners, and advertisements 
• Presenting Sponsor recognition (“Pups in the Park presented by ‘Sponsor’ ”)
• Premium booth space in a prime location 
• Recognition in event promotions 
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media 
• Opportunity to provide branded giveaways or educational materials 
• On-stage mentions throughout the event 

Best in Show Sponsor – $3,500  

• Logo placement on event banners, website, and promotional materials 
• Premium booth space in a high-traffic area 
• Social media mentions leading up to the event 
• On-stage mentions during the event  

Tail Wagger Sponsor – $1000  

• Logo on select event materials and website 
• Standard booth space to engage with attendees 
• Group social media mention

Pack Member Booth – $500  

• Standard booth space at the event  
• Opportunity to engage directly with attendees 
• Pre- and post- event social media inclusion, with name and tag mentions 

Interested?
Email Stephanie Herriman, Special Events Coordinator

2026 SPONSORS

Thank you to our events sponsor for generously supporting Pups in the Park and fun new recreational events for our community! 

Top Dog Sponsor 
VCA Animal Hospitals 

Best In Show Sponsors 
Julie McCoy LPT Realty
City of Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Community Foundation
Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill
Visit Pleasant Hill

Tail Wagger Sponsors 
Concord Feed & Pet Supply

Woof!

We are currently accepting rescue and adoption organizations for the 2026 event. If you would like to participate, please email  Stephanie Herriman, Special Events Coordinator here.

2026 Participating Rescue and Adoption Agencies

Contra Costa Animal Services

JoyBound People & Pets

Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (Norsled)

Ozzies Pound Puppies

Pug Rescue Project

Underdog Animal Rescue

THANK YOU for all you do to help animals find their forever homes! Woof!

2026 Pups in the Park Vendors
Shop a tail wagging lineup of local vendors!

We are no longer accepting vendors for our 2026 event! 
Interest in attending next year? Email us!

Questions?
Email Stephanie Herriman, Special Events Coordinator

Event FAQ

Attending dogs must remain on a leash at all times. 

Know your Pup! Even the best behaved dogs at home may not be comfortable in crowds or around other dogs. Aggressive or ill-behaved dogs (or their human) will be asked to leave the event for the safety of all.

Please pick up after your pets (our Park Maintenance crew thanks you in advance)!

Check back for more event details.

This event is free to the public. No registration required.