Akron Pug Fest
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Pug Fest is celebration of Pugginess! Food, Games, vendors, costume contest and joy make this like a holiday for dogs of all types.
Proceeds benefit local dog rescues. We are so excited to announce that we are hosting a Pug Fest!! That's right a festival of PUGS, right in Akron, OH. The event is open to all friendly 4 leggeds and 2 leggeds. We will have all kinds of fun things to do and proceeds will be divided amongst local rescue and artist organizations. We are really jazzed and hope that you are too.
03/30/2026
Come join us at the Library Cafe to get a delicious lunch and a friendly smile! Happy 330 day, Akron!!
Tee shirts online are happening soon! We have come across a few too many technical difficulties but we are keeping at it.
For more exciting news: next year is Pug Year! We’ve not ignored those who wish for pug exclusivity and are so excited for upcoming plans. Standby Pug Families! We will bring it in 2026 ❤️.
09/14/2025
Thank you! If you have pictures to share please tag them Akron Pug Fest type @ and then Akron Pug fest and the pictures will connect to our page! Thank you everyone for coming!
09/10/2025
Akron Pugfest Setup information and other snazzy jazz:
Cool Oddmall News (including Akron Pugfest vendor setup information and other snazzy jazz) Hello my awesome friends! Here, for the edification of the inquisitive, is vendor setup information for this Saturday's DOGTOBERFEST (Akron Pugfest). Booths, incidentally, are still available at www.oddmall.info and they are cheaper than a bag of premium dog food (depending on size and brand, some r...
09/05/2025
Dogtoberfest is coming soon! Sign up to walk with your pooch! For more info go to
Dogtoberfest 2025 The Dogtoberfest 2025 is on Saturday September 13, 2025. It includes the following events: Dogs - Under 30 lbs and Dogs - Over 30 lbs.
08/19/2025
Pugfest Akron Joins Forces with Dogtoberfest
Akron Pug Fest
Clarification added! We will be using the beutiful LOCK 4 for Pug Fest and Dogtoberfest will be a food and beer focused event at Lock 3 The two events will be near each other but separated and using some shared amenities. I hope our pug owners and admirers will enjoy the new venue!
Akron, OH - Pugfest Akron is thrilled to announce its partnership with Dogtoberfest, a fun-filled event organized by Stray Dog and Oddmall, and sponsored by Thirsty Dog Beer. Taking place on September 13, 2025, 11-5 at Lock 3 Park in Downtown Akron! Dogtoberfest promises an exciting day with food trucks, live music, entertaining games, and a .5k dog walk benefiting the Ohio Pug Rescue.
Pugfest Akron will maintain a strong presence at the event, highlighting its beloved pug community with an annual group photo opportunity. Additional festivities will include:
- "Akron's Best Bratwurst" cook-off
- Beer Stein Holding Contest
- Window Licking Races for dogs
- On-site tattoos featuring dogs
- Build your own hot links for dogs and people station
-Dog/ Owner group Costume Contest
For more information, visit StrayDogAkron.com.
Non food vendor signup
www.oddmall.info
Food vendor signups: [email protected]
Event Details:
Date: September 13, 2025 from 11am-5pm at Lock 3 Park 200 South Main Street.
Website: StrayDogAkron.com
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