Trum Field, 541 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
SOMERVILLE
DOG FESTIVAL
2023
TRUM FIELD | SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2023
11 AM - 3 PM
(It's free!)
Presented by Every Pet Counts
PLAY GAMES
The Somerville Dog Festival is a free event and the only one of its kind in the country. The goals of the event are two-fold: to educate and promote healthy, happy pet ownership and activities, thereby lowering the need for relinquishment and euthanasia of animals due to behavior problems, and to raise funds for those in need within our community.
HAVE FUN
The festival is an opportunity to try new things with your best friend. Training, games, a day in the sun (or rain!), getting your steps in together and enjoying the city and your neighbors and friends for a good cause.
Remember, there are no calories at a dog festival, so enjoy the food trucks and treat snacking!
HELP PETS AND PEOPLE
The Somerville Dog Festival is organized by the Somerville Foundation for Animals, which works to make sure no one ever has to choose between caring for themselves and their pets.
Through your donations and through our sponsors' generosity, the Festival raises money for the Foundation's Every Pet Counts Care Van, providing free veterinary care to the pets of homeless and at-risk veterans, elderly, and families throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
This year we’re raising funds for a mobile x-ray machine, and for medical supplies to increase our ability to care for these MVPs (most valuable pets).
EVENTS & FEATURES
The festival runs from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, rain or shine.
Check back for frequent updates. We hope to see you there!
Training Games
Come to the Try It ring and let your dog give it a whirl!
Requested donation 2 ticket per turn please. Tickets are on sale at the info booth and all over the fairground.
Best Costume Contest
Bring your fanciest outfit - no reservations are necessary! We'd love to see you strut your stuff!
Vendors
Every year, SomDogFest has approximately 20+ vendors for you and your pup to enjoy the festival.
Check back for an updated list of vendors below!
Sniff That Thing!
Starting with food in boxes, your dog will build skill quickly, and you’ll really be impressed by your dog’s nose as you and he gain skill in the game.
Requested donation 2 ticket per turn please. Tickets are on sale at the info booth and all over the fairground.
Food Trucks
We have invited food trucks to attend our festival to sell food and beverages for lunch or a snack.
Stay tuned for an updated list!
Chase That Thing!
Dogs of all sizes get a walk-through of the doggie chase course, followed by the running, leaping, chasing and of course catching that all dogs love!
Donation of 10 tickets per turn please. Tickets are on sale at the info booth and all over the fairground.
Be Agile
Does your dog like to walk on logs, back of the couch, or go for the counter? Then you probably have an agility star!
Requested donation 2 ticket per turn please. Tickets are on sale at the info booth and all over the fairground.
Come When Called Class
Whether you are at the dog park or just playing in your home or backyard, coming when called is vital to keeping you and your dog safe during any activity.
Our Come When Called Class will give you the building blocks to successfully train your dog to Come When Called.
