The first weekend of Dogtoberfest was a hoot! Visitors and their pups embraced the festive spirit in true Bavarian style! Guests arrived in lederhosen and dirndls, ready to celebrate with cold beer, delicious Bavarian treats and fun activities like the obstacle course and Bark Walk. Many enjoyed the free beer tasting which included Smog City Brew Co.’s exclusive Dogtoberfest Lager.

Throughout the weekend, the Garden was alive with energy as dogs and their humans explored the Doggy Marketplace, indulged in treats from local vendors, and posed for 360° portraits in the VIP Biergarten. The mix of nature, beer and furry friends made for a perfect fall weekend, and we can’t wait to see more of the fun in the coming weeks! If you missed out, there are still three more weekends to join the Dogtoberfest festivities. 

To get a taste of the fun or inspired for the coming weeks, look through our gallery of pictures below.  If you’d like to join us for any of the remaining weekends of Dogtoberfest, click here!

All photos were taken by Chuch Bennett

Guests make their way to the VIP Beirgarten

Friends sample beer in Bavarian style

Exclusive Dogtoberfest Lager from Smog City Brew Co.

A pup waits while a guest orders from one of the bars

Guests relaxing on a bench and enjoying a drink from their souvenir mugs which come exclusively with a VIP ticket

Guests relax in the VIP Biergarten

Pair of pups and their owners take a break

Guests head off to explore the Garden