Event Day FAQs

Doggie Trick-or-Treat: Explore the Hollywood Feed trick-or-treat booth for dogs to celebrate Halloween in style...doggy style Halloween!!

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest:  Enter or watch as pups transform into ghouls, goblins, and everything in between! Join the spine-tingling procession of costumed canines as they strut their stuff in a spook-tacular Doggie Costume Contest brought to you by Arrow Exterminators

Make sure you Pre-Register prior to the event--its free--Then stop by the onsite Registration Tent to get your participation bracelet / Contest number WITHIN THE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE CONTEST

• SMALL DOG CONTEST:  NOON.  Must register onsite between 11 am - 11:50 am and get lined up at 11:50 am
• LARGE DOG CONTEST:  2 PM.  Must register onsite no later than 1:50 pm and get lined up at 1:50 pm

Winners will be announced from the stage at each contest time!

Dog Trick Contest (silly or not-so-silly): Show off your dog’s greatest trick.  There will be two trick contest times-enter either one!--1 pm & 4 pm.

Make sure you have Pre-Registered for the event -its free and have stopped by the registration tent to get your wristband.

• 1:00 pm Contest: Stop by the Pet Paradise booth to perform your trick before 12:50 pm.  The top contenders will be invited to the stage to perform & complete at 1 pm!
• 4:00 pm Contest: Stop by the Pet Paradise booth to perform your trick before 3:50 pm.  The top contenders will be invited to the stage to perform & complete at 4 pm!

Winners will be announced on the stage each contest time!

Monster Mash Dance-off: Is your pup a dance floor dynamo? Join the Monster Mash Dance-off and show off your dog's groovy moves to the Halloween beat. From the ghostly waltz to the zombie shuffle, let your furry friend steal the spotlight with their dance-floor finesse.

Dog Trainer Sessions:  The Dog Wizard: State of Mind Dog Demonstration/Learning Experience: Teaching Calm Behaviors: Showing you how to teach your dog to choose calm behaviors over restless ones, such as pulling or pacing. "By focusing on your dog's state of mind, we'll reveal effective techniques for reinforcing calmness and ignoring anxious or restless actions. You'll learn what behaviors to look for, how to reward it, and how to work toward an enjoyable experience for both you and your dog."

Urban Dog Parkour: Play & Learn at all the command stations.  This is something you can do at home to enjoy time with your dog.  Facilitated by Best In Dog

Dressed For the Party: This is a cute one.  A costume relay for your dog--highliy photographed station. Facilitated by Unleash Atlanta

Photo Pup-arazzi: Capture the enchanting moments with our funny photo booths, specially designed for you and your fur-friends to pose, play, and preserve memories that'll last beyond the witching hour.

Lure Chase: Let your pup get on their fun as they run around the lure chase course. Pure joy for your BFF.  Facilitated by The Dog Wizard

Pet-Centric Vendors: Discover a bone-chilling bazaar of pet-centric vendors offering the latest in pet fashion, treats, toys, and more for your furry friend

Disc Dog Play/Learn Station: Take this unique opportunity to work/play with our experts--SkyHoundz,  to learn this great and fun activity to do with your dog. 

Doggie Agility Exercises:  Fun to be had at the Agility Course!  Run or walk your dog through the agility course put on by Praline's Backyard Foundation

Adopt your next BFF: Many Pet Rescues all in the same place!!!  Visit all of our Pet Rescue/ Pet Organizations to meet your next family member. Come ready to fall in love and to find out how you can support these Atlanta organizations

Pre-Register Now for FREE! To secure your entry into the dog games at the festival, you must register. You can pre-register  for FREE--NOW which gets you into the prize drawings. Or you can register onsite.  Either way, stop by the Registration Tent to get your participation wristband

📅 Mark your calendars, and come celebrate the spookiest season with tail-wagging enthusiasm. This Howl- O-Ween Festival promises thrills, chills, and memories to cherish forever. Let the fur-raising fun begin! 🐾🎃🐕‍🦺

Fabulous Festival for ALL Dogs & Their Humans!

Shine a light on the importance of pet adoption &
Get outside & play with your dog!

Please bring UN-opened dog food to donate to dogs in need