Welcome to the 2019 Edition of U.S. Pug Events! What's more fun than a giant grumbly collection of pugs gathering together and throwing a party? For a pug owner, nothing! We here at Pug Life Magazine do our best to create the ultimate list of U.S. Pug Events and Festivals so you can search out a pug party in your neck of the woods and join in the fun. If you are hosting a pug event and would like yours added to the list, please email us.
Los Angeles Pug Meetup | Los Angeles, California
Mission: Hello pug lovers! Welcome to the cutest club in town! We are a friendly group of pugs and their humans who gather once a month at dog parks across Los Angeles. The best way to stay up to date on all things LA Pug Meetup is to sign up at Meetup.com. Here you will find all the information you need for upcoming meetups, locations, times, and so on. Another great way to stay in the know is by following our Instagram page.
Date: TBD on a monthly basis (visit https://www.meetup.com/LApugmeetup/)
Time: 11am
Location: TBD
Website: lapugmeetup.com
Pugs and Kisses | San Diego, California
Mission: Join us for our annual Valentine's Wine and Cheese fundraiser event sponsored by the Pug Rescue of San Diego! Bring your pugs and join us for a fun-filled event including 4 glasses of wine or soda and all the cheese, crackers and desserts that you can eat. We will have a pug fashion show, pug boutique and raffle baskets. Buy your ticket in advance and save $5.00 each. Tickets will be sold at the door for $25.00 each.
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 2 - 5pm
Location: North Park Lions Club 3927 Utah Street, San Diego
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pugs-kisses-2019-tickets-55119416659
Valenpugs Gala | Austin, Texas
Mission: Are you looking for something really special to do for Valentine's Day? Would you like that special something to mean something to a lot of little puggie lives?Join us for a special event for Pug Rescue of Austin - we are celebrating the day of love by showing our love to PUGS! This human-only (sorry!) event will feature an incredibly romantic historic setting, our famous pug-themed silent auction, romantic music, and more! Ticket price includes a delicious Italian dinner, beverages, and dessert. Dinner includes generous contributions from ThoroughBread, 360 Uno, Sprinkles Cupcakes Austin and more. Bar includes wine and tasty beverages from Austin Eastciders and Friends and Allies Brewing. Early bird tickets: $55GA tickets: $65. Please note that we are requesting cocktail attire. It's a celebration!
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019
Time: 5 - 9pm
Location: Mercury Hall 615 Cardinal Ln, Austin
Website: https://austinpugrescue.ticketleap.com/valenpug2019/dates/Feb-10-2019_at_0500PM?fbclid=IwAR0Ow1Jw0rQKN4PlKtnBIGAFM3u56KMymPaYRAmTnCRnV9vmkAb8tcarli8
Curly Tails and Cocktails | Omaha, Nebraska
Misson: Join us for a dinner benefitting Pug Partners of Nebraska!This special event directly supports our rescue efforts. Tickets are $40 each or $75 for two tickets. Each ticket includes admission, dinner, and two drink tickets. There will be a live auctioneer, a silent auction, raffles, a photo booth, and a presentation of Pug Partners’ mission and achievements for the year. Social hour and silent auctions begin at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Suggested attire: Semi-formal. This event is only for adults over 21 years old.
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Arbor Hall, Omaha, NE
Website: http://www.pugpartners.com/event/curly-tails-cocktails-2019
Vegas Pug Party | Las Vegas, Nevada
Misson: In late 2017, the humans of Chubbs the Wampug (@chubbsthewampug) and Theo Chang (@theochang_thepug) decided to throw a #PugsTake event in Las Vegas. We had attended #PugsTakeChicago and wanted to bring together a fun, pug-loving crowd to Las Vegas and raise money for pug rescue. While in planning phases, we both lost our dear senior pugs. But anyone who knew Chubbs or Theo knew they would want the party to go on! So we moved forward with our vision, and we held an amazing party in April 2018. #PugsTakeVegas was a huge success! Not only did we raise over $7K for Southern Nevada Pug Rescue, but we made wonderful new friends and partied it up in Sin City! And The Next Generation, aka Saty and Zelda Sesame, turned out to be excellent pawty hosts! Get ready for the 2019 party!
Date: Thursday February 28 to Sunday March 3, 2019
Time: All day, every day events!
Location: Hilton Lake Las Vegas Event Center, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson, NV
Website: http://grumblecity.com
March in the Pugs | Lebanon, Indiana
Misson: Come join us for this annual fundraising event for Kentuckiana Pug Rescue. We will have vendors, contests, games, raffles, etc. This is an indoor venue and ALL dog breeds are welcome!
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN
Website: http://kentuckianapugs.com/events
The Great Pug Run 5K | Lexington, Kentucky
Mission: Join us for the 3rd Annual GREAT PUG RUN 5K on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11am at Masterson Station Park in West Lexington. Come join in the fun of this "doggie friendly" race which welcomes competitive runners and walkers. Enjoy the beauty of Masterson Station Park while helping raise money and awareness for the Bluegrass Pug Rescue.Our race benefits the Bluegrass Pug Rescue (www.bluegrasspugrescue.org) and features commemorative race T-shirts, chip timing by RaceRise, Overall & Age Group awards, a doggie friendly cross country course and more.
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Time: 9am Start
Location: Masterson Station Park, West Lexington, KY
Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/TheGreatPugRun5K
Pug Fest MAPR | Cornelius, North Carolina
Mission: PUG FEST is all about PUGS! Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue will be hosting this event with all kinds of fun activities for all! We have lots of GREAT Pug friends and can't wait to support them and be there for this awesome event! Silent Auction, Contests for cutest curliest tail, bobbing for bones, AKBS Photo will be there for pictures with your pups and much more! There will be food trucks and drinks specials ... special Pug shots for $5!!!
Date: April 13, 2019
Time: 12-5pm
Location: Lucky Dog Bark and Brew, Cornelius, NC
Website: http://www.midatlanticpugrescue.org/events.html
Pug Party San Diego | San Diego, California
Mission: Southern California's largest Pug event of the year, with about 400 Pugs in attendance! This annual Fundraiser for Pug Rescue of San Diego County is celebrating 25 years of service. Vendors, Pug Boutique with great Pug merchandise, Pug contests including costumes, wet-T-Shirt, cupcake chomp and most distinguished senior Pug. Pug Rescue of San Diego County (PRSDC) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing unwanted, neglected, abandoned and relinquished Pugs and placing them into a new home where they may live out their lives in a loving and caring environment.
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, CA
Website: http://www.pugbutts.com
Pugapalooza | Asbury Park, New York
Mission: Dog lovers, more specifically, Pug lovers in the Freehold, Farmingdale and Monroe Township area are excited for Pugapalooza in Asbury Park. We're going to let you know what to expect from this pug-centric event and how to attend. Grab your leash and get ready, because this is your guide to Pugapalooza in Asbury Park, NJ.
Date: May 3-5, 2019
Time: See Flyer for Times
Location: Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NY
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pugapalooza/
Milwaukee Pug Fest | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mission: MILWAUKEE PUG FEST is the "LARGEST PUG EVENT IN NORTH AMERICA" Open to all Pug, Pug Mixes and "Smoochie-Faced" breeds. People come from Canada and from all over the U.S. The "Big Event" is held at the Milwaukee County Indoor Sports Complex, a 55,000 sq. ft. indoor complex that we fill with vendors, Rescues, approximately 3,600-plus humans and over 1,900 Pugs, Pug Mixes and “Smoochie-Faced” Breeds.
Date: Saturday-Sunday May 18 - 19, 2019
Time: 10am - 4pm (Doors open at 9:45am)
Location: Milwaukee County Indoor Sports Complex, Milwaukee, WI
Website: http://www.milwaukeepugfest.com
Pug Crawl | Portland, Oregon
Mission: The annual Pug Crawl is one of Portland’s most popular dog-friendly events. People of all ages are welcome. The Parade of Pugs is open only to pugs and pug-mixes, but any dog-friendly dogs are welcome at the event.
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2019
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: Portland Brewing Company Taproom, Portland, OR
Website: http://www.oregonhumane.org/get-involved/events/pug-crawl/
Pug Party Chicago | Chicago, Illinois
Mission: To gather as many Pugs in one place as possible! And have a great time with good friends and family. With events twice a year, and 250-350 pugs per event coming from the Chicagoland area and beyond.
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2019
Time: 12pm - 5pm (Doors open at 11am)
Location: Park Tavern, Chicago, IL
Website: https://www.pugparty.com
Seattle Pug Rescue | Seattle, Washington
Pug Gala 2019
Mission: The Northwest's Biggest Pug party! We have so many great things planned: Kissing booth, vendors, Parade of Rescues, Races, Talent Contest, Costume Contest, Raffle, and more. All proceeds benefit pug rescue.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time: 11am - 3:30pm
Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
Website: http://www.seattlepugs.com/events.html
Ft. Wayne PUGfest | Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Misson: A Fundraising Event for Kentuckiana Pug Rescue.
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
Website: http://kentuckianapugs.com/events
Annual GMPR Pug Social | Killington, Vermont
Mission: Come join GMPR for the Annual Pug Social. There are lots to see and do during the social. We hope to see you and your pugs there. Go to http://gmpr.org/pugsocial.html to register for the event as a vendor, volunteer or a guest, lodging information and the schedule of events.
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2019
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Shelburne Memorial Library, Killington, VT
Website: http://gmpr.org/pugsocial.html
Pugtoberfest in PA | Latrobe, Pennslyvania
Mission: Annual Pugtoberfest in PA fundraising event to benefit Southwest PA Pugs with Special Needs and Guardian Angels Pug Rescue will be Saturday October 8th. This is our big Pug Event of the Year. Many contests, including the always popular Costume Contests, Chinese Auction, Vendors, Bake Sale, Food and tons of Pug Fun.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 11am - 5pm
Location: Cooperstown Picnic Grounds, Latrobe, PA
Website: http://www.swpapug.org/Pugtoberfest.html
Pugoween | Corralitos, California
Misson: Join us for Pug-O-Ween on Saturday, October 12th from 11:00 - 3:00 pm in Corralitos at the Luz Del Valle Organic Apple Farm. We will be having a costume contest, games, BBQ, apple-picking and fun for the whole family. Please put a save the date on your calendar for this fantastic Pug event this fall.
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Corralitos, California (in Santa Cruz County)
Website: https://www.tinypawspugrescue.org/
PUGtoberfest | Sheperdsville, Kentucky
Misson: Come one! Come all! Kentuckiana Pug Rescue's PUGtoberfest is open to all dogs and all people! Bring your kids! Bring your neighbor! Bring your favorite dog lover! And don't forget to bring your dog! All breeds welcome! There will be several vendors selling lots of fun items, pie eating contest (for the dogs!), curliest tail contest, pug/owner dance competition, and plenty more! $5 per person. $15 per family.
Date: October 12, 2019
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Center, Sheperdsville, KY
Website: http://kentuckianapugs.com
DFW Rescue Pug-O-Ween | Grapevine, Texas
Mission: Join 400 pugs as they parade around in their hair-raising, blood-curdling, spine-chilling Halloween costumes. We will have a silent auction, bake sale, merchandise sales, food, vendors, and more!
Date: October 20, 2018
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
Website: http://www.dfwpugs.com
Pug-O-Ween | Omaha, Nebraska
Mission: Come join us for our Annual Pug-O-Ween to benefit the Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue! Calling all Pugs and all pups that like pugs....We will be hosting a costume contest for the pups, bobbing for beers for the people and so much more!
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2019
Time: 12-5pm
Location: Lucky Dog Bark and Brew, Cornelius, NC
Website: http://www.midatlanticpugrescue.org/events.html
PugFair The Pug Bug Crawl | Cincinnati, Ohio
Mission: Cincinnati's PugFair is the perfect occasion for pug owners and their beloved furry friends. Guests can enjoy live music performances, various food vendors and enter their dogs in a costume contest. Donations collected throughout the course of the event benefit Ohio Pug Rescue, which helps place abandoned dogs with foster companions and into forever homes.
Date: October 19, 2019
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa, Cincinnati, OH
Website: http://www.pugfair.org/home.html
Puggerfest | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Mission: Puggerfest is an annual fundraising event for Homeward Bound Pug Rescue & Adoption of Oklahoma at Stars & Stripes Park in Oklahoma City. This event is open to the public and all pugs are admitted FREE. All proceeds benefit Homeward Bound's rescue efforts.
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2019
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Stars & Stripes Park, Oklahoma City, OK
Website: http://www.homewardboundpugs.com/AboutPuggerfest.html
Pugoween 2019
Mission: The Northwest's Biggest Pug Halloween party! We have so many great things planned: We’re off to see the wizard! All proceeds benefit pug rescue.
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2019
Time: 11am - 3:30pm
Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
Website: http://www.seattlepugs.com/events.html
Pug-O-Ween | Omaha, Nebraska
Mission: This family-friendly event for you and your canine friends and enjoy vendor booths, costume contests, pug races, a silent auction, kid’s area, and other fun activities!
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2019
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: National Guard Armory, Omaha, NE
Website: http://www.pugpartners.com/news/pug-o-ween-is-coming
Pug-O-Rama | Las Vegas, Nevada
Mission: Join SNPR for a pug parade, costume contests, basket drawings, prizes and MORE. All money raised will go towards the pugs in rescue.
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Henderson Silver Springs Recreation Center, Henderson, NV
Website: http://www.rescuepugs.com
Puglanta PugFest | Stone Mountain, Georgia
Mission: Please mark your calendars for Puglanta PugFest 2016 hosted by Loving Touch Animal Center in Stone Mountain, GA! There will be contests, vendors, food trucks, microchip clinic, photos with Santa and....PUGS!!!
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Loving Touch Animal Center, Stone Mountain, GA
Website: http://www.puglanta.com
PUGTACULAR NCPC | Danville, California
Mission: Supporting NCPC Pug Health Fund and Pug Rescues! Explore a day of fun and games including a costume contest, tricks and race contests, pictures with Santa, and raffle drawings.
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2019
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Danville Grange, 743 Diablo Road, Danville, CA
Website: http://www.northerncaliforniapugclub.org/events/