Join DFW Pug Rescue in celebrating our 30th Anniversary & Annual Pug Derby!
Not many rescues make it to 30 years and we do not take a single day for granted. We are still here because of YOU.
We’d love to invite all of you - our past adopters, pug community, supporters, donors, volunteers, fosters, friends, and of course, your pugs - to join us for this special milestone! This family-friendly event is open to all dog lovers. All dogs are welcome (pugs especially, of course!).
🏁 Pug Derby Races
We’ll race in four heats, followed by a championship round to determine the fastest pug of the day. You must have a ticket to participate in the races!
Race Schedule:
Heat 1: 11:30 AM — Seniors (10+ years) only
Heat 2: 12:00 PM
Heat 3: 12:30 PM
Heat 4: 1:00 PM
Final Heat: 1:30 PM — Top 3 from each heat compete for the title
👉 Pug Race Sign-Up Form:
https://form-usa.keela.co/pug-derby-sign-up
👒 Derby Dressed (Best Dressed)
Guests will receive stickers to vote for their favorite outfits. Give your sticker to the person or pug whose outfit you like best. The guests with the most stickers will be put to a crowd vote to choose the final winner! You must have a ticket to participate or win the contest.
🎉 30th Anniversary Features
Alumni Wall: Celebrating all adopted DFWPR pugs
Memoriam Wall: Honoring adopted pugs who have crossed the rainbow bridge
Please email pug photos with names and “Alumni” or “In Memoriam” labeled to:
funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com
Guests can enjoy several fun, free activities throughout the event, including a Cupcake Walk, magic tricks performed by walking magician, Noah Ivy, and a variety of local vendors where you can browse, shop, and pick up free samples. These activities are open to all attendees and do not require a ticket to participate.
We encourage all past adopters to attend and bring their pugs to help us celebrate 30 years of DFW Pug Rescue.
🎟️ Tickets
Adults (13+): $15
Kids (12 & under): $10
Children (3 & under): Free
Location and Parking Information
Chicken N Pickle in Grapevine has ample parking, smooth pathways, a great selection of food and drinks available to purchase, as well as accessible restrooms inside. This is an outdoor-friendly event with plenty of space for leashed dogs to spread out and have fun. Indoor seating is available at the venue; however, dogs are not permitted inside. Water stations will be provided outside for pets. Please help us make a great impression by being considerate and picking up after yourself and your dog.
Sponsor Opportunity
To sign up to sponsor this event, please click here: https://give-usa.keela.co/dfw-pug-rescue-30th-anniversary-celebration-sponsors
Sponsor Levels & Benefits
TITLE Sponsor ($1,500+)
Name placement above event title (e.g., "[Your Company] presents...)
Logo placement DFWPRC website and on all event materials
Mention on social media to our 25K+ followers and in marketing emails
Stage welcome and speaking opportunity
Free vendor space
5 complimentary tickets
Permission to use event media and DFWPRC logo in your marketing/PR
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GOLD Sponsor ($500)
Mention on social media posts to our 25k+ followers and in marketing emails
Shoutout during event announcements
Free vendor space
2 complimentary tickets
Listing on our website
Permission to use event media and DFWPRC logo in your marketing/PR
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FRIENDS Sponsor ($100)
Listing on our website
Mention on social media posts to our 25k+ followers and in marketing emails
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In-Kind Sponsor (Donate goods/services instead of money)
Recognition based on donation value (can be assigned to a tier)
May receive signage at donation station or program acknowledgment
Mention on social media posts to our 25k+ followers and in marketing emails
Vendors Wanted!
We only have a few available spots for Vendors. Please email funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com to express interest!
2025 Pug Derby Snapshots