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Pupalooza

Date: October 24, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Venue: Durham Central Park, Durham

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Category: Community

There will be a dog bandana tie-dye station, a flower crown making station and more barks and crafts to get everyone in the festive spirit. To commemorate the day be sure to stop by the photo station presented by our friends at Assorted Poppies Photo! Pups will get the chance to strut their stuff and show off their favorite costume during the costume contest! There will be four contest categories that pooches and their people can participate in, including the individual category, group category, best festival fit category, and the dog/owner lookalike contest. The best costumes in each category will win a prize! And for our human visitors we will have a lineup of delicious food trucks to help take a bite out of their hunger, a beer tent hosted by the Durham Parks Foundation, a Pup-Up Market with plenty of dog-friendly vendors, and if you're looking to grow your furry family there will be organizations with adoptable dogs on site! There will also be a live music performance by Miss Mini & the Sandman Band, a very talented group of singers and musicians who have just one goal in mind…making you dance! In business since 2015, there is well over a century and a half of musical talent that makes up this high energy band. They play covers of the best in Motown, Top 40, R&B, Beach Music, Southern Soul, Blues, as well asl their own original tunes. Dogs and their humans will absolutely dig Pupalooza! Agenda Facility Submit Event Print Email Event Subscription View RSS Feeds Select on Calendar Expand Collapse Previous Next Down Up Map Share Show more Agenda $(window).on("load", function () { $('.icalDescription').urlToLink({ target: '_blank' }); }); var currentTextBox = null; var currentDatePicker = null; function hidePopup() { return currentDatePicker && currentDatePicker.hidePopup(); } //This method is called to handle the onclick and onfocus client side events for the texbox function showPopup(sender, e) { //this is a reference to the texbox which raised the event //see the

Community · Durham

Pupalooza

“Dress up with your dog to enter the lookalike costume category.”

When
Oct 24
October 24, 2026
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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What is Pupalooza? Pupalooza is a dog-focused community festival held at Durham Central Park featuring a costume contest, live music, and pet-friendly activities. What to Know: The afternoon features a costume contest with four categories: individual, group, best festival fit, and dog and owner lookalikes, with prizes for the winners. You can make dog bandana tie-dyes and flower crowns, shop the vendor market, or meet adoptable dogs from local rescue organizations. For food and drink, there will be local food trucks and a beer tent hosted by the Durham Parks Foundation. Miss Mini & the Sandman Band will perform live music, playing a mix of Motown, R&B, beach music, and top 40 hits. This is a great weekend pick if you want to get outdoors with your pet, enjoy live local music, and participate in a lively community costume contest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What categories are in the costume contest?
The contest features four categories: individual, group, best festival fit, and a dog and owner lookalike contest.
What kind of activities are available for pets and owners?
You can participate in a dog bandana tie-dye station, a flower crown making station, a photo booth, and shop a dog-friendly vendor market.
Is there live entertainment at the event?
Yes, Miss Mini & the Sandman Band will perform live music, playing covers of Motown, Top 40, R&B, beach music, and blues.

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Schedule

Pupalooza runs October 24, 2026, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM.

Getting There

Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Admission is listed on the official page; otherwise, come as you are.