Pups at Premier - A Day of Fun for Your Dog!

Finally, an event truly designed for your dog!!  Join us for the first ever, Pups at Premier event in Lakewood Ranch.  Come for fun, or to compete and try your pup’s paw at winning amazing prizes or raffles!  Meet local rescue pups and shop at vendors catering to your pup’s needs and wants.  There will be splash pools and an agility course – and so much more!  And come hungry – we are bringing the best food trucks for you and your pup!  Event entry is just $10 per vehicle.

Main Stage Activities:  Preregistration is recommended

• Running of the Pups:
•  Is your little pup the fastest of them all?  Will they bee-line to the finish line? 
• Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida is hosting Lakewood Ranch’s first ever Running of the Pups!  
• Pups must be under 20 pounds to compete
• Doggie/Owner Ice Cream Eating Contest:

o   You and your pup will team up against other owners and their pups in this fun ice cream eating contest! Ice cream donated by JB's Doggie Delights of South Florida

• "Beauty and the Leash" Dog Pageant:
• Dress your pups up to compete for the title of Best Matching Owner/Pup, Best Florida Themed Pup, Overall Most Creative Costume.

Prizes will be award to winners from each Main Stage category: a blue ribbon, bragging rights and a $25 value gift basket!

There will also be a variety of super fun, pay-and-play as you go carnival-style activities!

Carnival activities include:

Bobbin’ for Bacon

Egg-on-a-Spoon-on-a-Leash Race

Longest Tail Waggin’

Best Pooch Smooch

Diggin in the Boneyard

Doggie Caricature Artist

Pawdicures

Splash Pools

Bring a chair or two, relax and have a great time at Pups at Premier - the ONLY event that has truly gone to the dogs.