Day 1: Pug-O-Ween Kickoff Party
Buy Day 1 Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dfw-pug-rescues-pug-o-ween-kickoff-party-tickets-1635412265109
Saturday Highlights:
Costume sneak peaks
Giveaways & raffles
Dough My Pug! Baking Battle & Pupcake Pawlor
Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest
Games
Treats
Pugs & people dressed to impress
Photo ops!
Details
This year, we are back again at Chicken N Pickle to kick off our 29th Annual Pug-O-Ween Festival! This fun, social setting is perfect for mingling, photo ops, and kicking off the weekend in true Halloween style. Night 1 will feature costume sneak peaks, raffles and giveaways, games, and 2 new contests!
Cake/Dessert Decorating Contest
Any dessert goes: cake, cookies, cake pops, brownies, you name it! Your dessert must be edible but non-edible decorations are ok! Signing up for this contest will grant you FREE access to the event. Bring your completed dessert on Saturday, Oct. 25 for judging. Chicken N Pickle will have an air conditioned space we can use to store them if the Texas weather is too much. Judging will take place at 8 PM.
Sign ups: Coming soon!
Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest
Carve it up, paint, bedazzle, add props, lights, or whatever you can dream up to create your pug pumpkin masterpiece. We want to see just how wild your imagination can get! Signing up for this contest will grant you FREE access to the event. Bring your completed pumpkin on Saturday, Oct. 25 for judging. Judging will take place at 8 PM.
Sign ups: Coming soon!
Location and Parking Information
Chicken N Pickle has ample parking, smooth pathways, a great selection of food and drinks available to purchase, as well as accessible restrooms inside. Please help us make a great impression by being considerate and picking up after yourself and your dog.
2025 Pug-O-Ween Sponsors
Please feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions or would like to get involved. Email funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com for questions or comments.
Vendors and Sponsors Wanted!
DFW Pug Rescue’s PUG-O-WEEN is just around the corner — and we’re on the lookout for amazing sponsors and unique vendors to join the fun!
👻 Expect: Hundreds of adorable pugs in costume, games, raffles, contests, food, and LOTS of tail wags!
✨ As a sponsor or vendor, you’ll get the chance to:
Connect with a passionate, pet-loving crowd
Promote your brand or business in front of our 25K+ followers
Help raise funds for the pugs in need
Be part of one of the cutest and quirkiest events in DFW!
Email funddevelopment@dfwpugs.com for sponsorship/vendor info and get your spot before we fill up!