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Port Perry, Ontario, Canada

9th Annual Dog Days of Scugog



Dog Days of Scugog will return to the Scugog Shores Museum Village over the weekend of Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 as Durham Region's largest dog event marks its ninth anniversary. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

A fun-filled day for dogs and their whole family, the Scugog Shores Museum Village is expecting more than 2,500 dogs, their owners and interested spectators to join in the weekend-long fun that aims to promote the proper training and care of dogs and to celebrate the joy of sharing our lives with our canine friends.

Media Sponsor:

The Port Perry Star
Special thanks to Seattle's Best Coffee, who will be offering coffee and refreshing smoothies, with all funds raised donated to the Museum. Their new store is opening at the Walmart plaza in Port Perry on July 29.

Confirmed Highlights of the 2011 Dog Dogs of Scugog

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and $2 for children aged 5 - 12. Children 4 and under are free. Family weekend passes are available for $20 (includes 2 adults and unlimited children 12 & under).

Registered Vendors for 2011:



Dog Days Fast Facts:

  • Dog Days is the largest event hosted by the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Since 2003 over 11000 people and dogs have attended and $70,000 has been raised for the Museum.
  • Our attendance in 2011 was over 1800 people.

What does the Dog Days of Scugog mean to our past participants?

  • "It's a favourite venue for all of our competitors. The Museum is a wonderful host, with plenty of free parking, lots of grassy areas for the dogs as well as cool vendors for everyone to visit. The two day event is always jam packed full of fun contests, competitions and demos as well as great shopping!" - Erin Braybrook, President, Ontario Dock Dogs
  • "I feel that Dog Day of Scugog is a "great hands on" weekend. Dogs and their owners can enjoy and learn about different dog events, training and organizations that deal with dogs. Something for everyone a great family day for dog lovers" - Joan Reid, Canadian Association of Rally Obedience.
  • "Dog Days of Scugog is one of Ontario's only festivals that truly celebrates our lives with our canine companions in all its many facets. From humorous competitions such as "I look like my dog" to serious disc and dog diving competitions to dog fashion shows, this festival is just plain fun for you and your dog" - Paula Bund, member of the Dog Days Organizing Committee and owner of two large Golden Doodles.
  • It has been a fantastic vehicle for us to let people know what St. John's Therapy Dogs do in this community. We also benefit by getting many new volunteers. The booth attracts many dog lovers who enjoy chatting about their canine partners." - Sylvia Stringer, St. John's Therapy Dogs.

What is Dog Days?

Vendor Information


Vendor space is available for commercial, businesses, breeders and non-profit groups. We are looking for commercial vendors in the following categories: fashion, accessories, travel, food & treats, health, artists & photography. All vendors are welcome.

Commercial Vendors
1 day registration - $75.00 + HST / 2 day registration - $100.00 + HST
Exhibit space is 10'x 10'. 1 x 8' table & 2 chairs are provided. You are welcome to bring tables, chairs and a canopy for your space but all equipment must fit in the assigned space. Tables may be reserved in advance for $10.00 each and chairs for $2.00 each.
  • Commercial Vendor Registration Form

    Non-profit Exhibitors and Breeders
    1 day registration - $15.00 + HST / 2 day registration - $25.00 + HST
    Exhibit space is 10'x 10'. 1 x 8' table & 2 chairs are provided. You are welcome to bring tables, chairs and a canopy for your space but all equipment must fit in the assigned space. Tables may be reserved in advance for $10.00 each and chairs for $2.00 each.
  • Non-Profit/Breeder Registration Form

    • Scugog Shores Museum Village, 16210 Island Road, Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1B4
    (905) 985-8698 x 103 • Fax (905) 985-2697
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