Poodle Day

10/02/2026

Poodle Day starts soon, today at 5:00 pm with 3 evening parties. If you have registered for parties, please see this page for locations of your event(s): poodleday.com/parties

For the Poodle Day Pizza Party, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, we now welcome walk-ins. The ticket price is $45 at the door.

If you have registered for the Poodle Day Parade and want to purchase a last minute party, please check this page for available tickets: poodleday.com/tickets

Reminder:
- The Poodle Day Parade on October 3rd opens at 8:00 am and Parade starts at 9:30 am.
- We recommend you plan to arrive to the Parade location by or before 9:00, so you don't miss your walk.
- If coming from the Bay Area, expect traffic delays up to an hour – check real-time traffic situation.

Parade Location: The Crossroads Boulevard, off Highway One and Rio Road in Carmel. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xmwAXegigBgP1QL6

Map of parade route: poodleday.com/map

Parade goes on rain or shine!

Please plan to stay until the end of the parade, there will be a special announcement before the prizes have been awarded.

See you soon at Poodle Day!

Evening Events & Cocktail Parties When you register, you can purchase a ticket to an evening event or cocktail party along with your registration. You must be registered to buy a party ticket. Friday, October 2, 2026 Poodle Day Pizza Party at Allegro Pizza at the Barnyard, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locate...

10/01/2026

Dear Poodle and Poodle Mix lovers, Poodle Day registration 2026 closes tonight (September 30th) at 11:55 pm Pacific Time! This is your last chance to register: poodleday.com/parade

We still have 3 tickets to the Cypress Inn available for purchase for registered guests only ($85 per ticket). If you are interested in any of these, please contact us at [email protected] with the number of tickets you want. Also see poodleday.com/tickets

- Poodle Parade Day on Oct. 3rd opens at 8:00 am and Parade starts at 9:30 am.
- If coming from the Bay Area, expect traffic delays up to an hour.

Location: The Crossroads Boulevard, off Highway One and Rio Road in Carmel. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xmwAXegigBgP1QL6

Map of parade route: poodleday.com/map

Parade goes on rain or shine!

Please plan to stay until the end of the parade, there will be a special announcement before the prizes have been awarded.

All infos about and locations of the evening parties: poodleday.com/parties

See you soon at Poodle Day on Oct. 2nd & 3rd!

Poodle Day Parade Information & Registration Before you register, please carefully read the following important information: When does registration close? Registration will close September 30th, at 11:55 pm Pacific Time. NOTE: All registrations after September 22nd are non-refundable. If you still n...

09/29/2026

Poodle Day 2026 is just around the corner. If you still want to participate in this fun event, hurry up to register at poodleday.com/parade until September 30, 2026 end of the day Pacific Time.

For more details, please read our current newsletter: poodleday.com/newsletter

We can't wait to see you in Carmel, California on Oct 2 & 3!

The Poodle Day Team

09/18/2026

Poodle Day 2026 just got an additional party. Besides the Friday event (Oct. 2), Mad Dog & Englishmen, located on SW Corner of Ocean Ave and Mission St., Carmel, cordially invites you to join them for another evening of celebrating our furry friends in style, along with w**e and more finger food:

Saturday (Oct. 3) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $82 per person.

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for this special party.

Dress to impress and be ready to raise a glass to the most sophisticated pups in town.

For more info on this and other parties go to poodleday.com/parties

If you haven't registered for Poodle Day yet, you can do so until Sep. 30 at: poddleday.com/parade

Mad Dog offers various bike rentals in Carmel, California: maddogsandenglishmen.com

07/31/2026

Poodle Day 2026 registration is open. You can register at poodleday.com/parade

07/31/2026

Poodle Day 2026 registration is open. You can register at poodleday.com/parade until September 30, 2026.

For more information, please read our current newsletter: poodleday.com/newsletter

Also, the most recent Poodle People podcast about Poodle Day just came out. You can listen here: yourdogdays.com/podcast

We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Carmel, California this Fall!

The Poodle Day Team

Good morning, We are excited to announce that registration for Poodle Day on October 3rd, 2026, in Carmel, CA is now open We have many of the same fun parties we have had for years and also added a couple of popular W**e Tasting Parties to Friday night, October 2nd. You can sign up for

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07/23/2026

📷 Poodle Day private photo sessions by the official Poodle Day photographer Liz Stavrinides of Lovedog & Company: Friday, October 2nd. Book your private session at the email address listed on the photo or here: lovedogandco.com
More info: poodleday.com/photographer

07/23/2026

🐩Dear Poodle Day friends, we are excited to open registration soon for Poodle Day on October 3rd, 2026, in Carmel, CA.

🥂We have many of the same fun parties we have had for years and also added a couple of popular W**e Tasting Parties to Friday night, October 2nd. You can sign up for parties when you register.

📅 Registration opens July 31, 2026 at at 8:00am and runs until Sep. 30. poodleday.com/parade

What’s new this year:
We have some wonderful new Poodle Day Products for you. These can be ordered now online at poodleday.com/shop for pick up on October 3rd. Poodle day bags, hats, flags, water bottles, and w**e glasses. We will keep the online store open until 11 am on the day of the event, October 3rd. Your orders will be available for pick up at store 250 next to the Carmel Valley Roasting Company. Some items have small quantities so put your order in soon!

‼️Important Notes:

- There are no longer affinity group announcements nor a place to put this information on your registration.
- Photos will only be taken for the winners of the parade. However, there will be the Poodle Day backdrop for selfies.
- Winners must be present and have their photo taken for the website to receive their prizes. For more information on the prizes see the information on our terms and conditions page.
- This year, the Pizza Party at Allegro on Friday night will be all inside the restaurant due to issues at the Barnyard. There will be no outside eating or drinking.

📷 Poodle Day private photo sessions by the official Poodle Day photographer Liz Stavrinides: Friday, October 2nd. Book your private session here: lovedogandco.com

✉️ Please contact us if the party you want to attend is sold out and we will put you on our waiting list: [email protected]

We hope you will join us for the last Poodle Day held in Carmel.

Please plan to stay until the end of the parade. We will have a special thank you to the Crossroads and some exciting news!

07/17/2026

Excited about Poodle Day 2026? The countdown is on until October 3rd. Some evening events will also take place October 2nd. Of course the highlight is the parade in the morning of October 3rd. Registration opens on the last day of this month in the morning. For more info, visit poodleday.com/parade