We are excited to announce a brand-new event, Dogtoberfest! Visitors are invited to bring their pups to the Garden every Saturday and Sunday during October for this first annual event best described as beer festival meets dog parade.
“Our Dog Walking Hours on the last Sunday of every month have become a favorite of both our staff and many of our guests, so we thought we would expand it into a month-long celebration, every weekend in October,” says Adrienne Nakashima, the Garden’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our goal is to connect ALL to the wonders of nature through off-beat immersive experiences, and Dogtoberfest fits that bill by being a fun spin on the traditional Oktoberfest. Yes, there will be beer, but, more importantly, there will be dogs!”
Dogtoberfest will include four stations along a pup crawl where guests can enjoy free beer samplings (with full beers available for purchase). Guests can also take a spin on the dancefloor with their pup during the Dance Pawty, shop at the Doggy Marketplace, show off their pup’s skills during an obstacle course, or head off on our self-guided Bark Walk to see some highlights from our tree collection. Food and beverages, including Bavarian-inspired treats, will be available for purchase at Dottie’s at the Koi Pond.
There is also a VIP ticket available for those who are looking to enhance their experience. Being a VIP ticket holder includes early entry into the Garden, access to a VIP Biergarten, one free beer, a souvenir mug, pretzel necklace, dog biscuit, and a free 360-degree portrait from our photo booth.
“There’s something for everyone during this inaugural event of ours,” says Nakashima. “Whether you are a dog owner or just a fan of our furry friends, Dogtoberfest is sure to entertain with its many offerings. Not to mention, you get to explore the change of seasons within our beautiful garden.”
Dogtoberfest is a timed-ticket event with three two-hour time slots available each day (Morning, Midday and Afternoon). VIP tickets allow guests to enter the time slot 30 minutes early. Tickets are on sale now and are free for Members and up to $15 for non-members, with all dogs costing $5. VIP tickets are $20 for Members and $35 for non-members.
