32nd Annual Dogtober Fest

Next date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Who let the dogs out? We did, and it's paw-ty time! Grab your leash and your furry best friend and head to the Kemper Outdoor Education Center for the ulti-mutt dog lover’s day out! Join 3,000+ pups and their people for a tail-wagging celebration packed with fun, fur, and fetch-worthy activities. Explore 90+ pawsome booths featuring everything from pet supply crafters and photographers to dog rescues and veterinarians.

Show off your pup’s talents in crowd-favorite contests like Best Trick, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Best Tail-wagger, and the Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. Try out an agility course with your dog or see what kind of high-flying acrobatics they can do in our frisbee contest and join in other family-friendly games - from Musical Discs to Bobbing for Biscuits, there's a surprise around every corner. Come wag, play, and make it a day to remember: it's FUN for the dogs, FUN for their humans (that’s you!), and FUN FOR EVERYONE!

Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kemper Outdoor Education Center | 8201 S. Jasper Bell Road | Blue Springs, MO 64015 (in Fleming Park)

For information, email or call 816-229-8980

FREE ADMISSION with your donation of dry or canned dog food for our Dog Food Drive to benefit area animal shelters. Some activities require a registration fee.

DOGTOBER FEST DONATIONS benefit the Kemper Outdoor Education Center, Lee's Summit Animal Shelter, and many other local shelters and rescues.

FREE ACTIVITIES - No Registration Required

Contests & Games - Bobbing for Biscuits, Sack Races, Roll-Over Races, Biscuit Eating, Musical Discs, Biscuit Toss, Costume Contest, Dog/Owner Look-a-Likes, Biggest Dog and Smallest Dogs.
Booths - Adopt-A-Pet, Breed Clubs, Rescues, Pet Resorts, Doggie Day Care, Trainers, Service Dogs, Groomers, Dog Bakeries, Veterinarians, Fencing and a wide-array of dog related products and services. To request a Vendor Booth Application, please email DogtoberFest@jacksongov.org
Demonstrations - Frisbee Catching Dogs, Obedience, Rally, Tricks, Agility, Nose Work, and many more!

TICKETED ACTIVITIES

Purchase tickets at the Registration Booth on event day. All arena areas will be open from 10AM - 4PM for you and your pup to try something new or learn a new sport. 1 Ticket = $7 | 2 Tickets = $12 | Additional Tickets = $4 each

Tickets are good for any of the activities below:

Canine Adventure Challenge
Dog Walk
Agility Fun Runs
Teacup Agility Fun Runs
Nosework Practice Search
Obedience Show & Go
Rally Show & Go
Trick Title Evaluation
Canine Good Citizen Test

DISC-CATCHING COMPETITION - Complete with some of the best disc-catching dogs and see what your four-legged friend can do! Register your canine pal for the disc competition at the Registration Booth before noon to get in on the action!

ALL GUESTS WILL ENJOY...

Hourly Drawings every hour in the Center Arena
Raffle Items

BECOME A VENDOR!

Email dogtoberfest@jacksongov.org to request a vendor packet.

BECOME A SPONSOR!
Put your products and services in front of 5,000 dog owners!
Major sponsorship packages start at $300 and include: