HOUNDS IN THE HARBOR
Does your dog have a party trick? A ridiculous costume? A face so cute it stops strangers in the street? Our judges are ready... let the canine chaos begin! Our family fun day dog show fundraiser is back for a second outing on Saturday May 16 - and this time at the harbor! Expect a full day of fun including an Adopt-A-Dog parade, live music, games, food and drink from local vendors, a market full of doggy goods and gifts, and incredible prizes donated by Hometown Mercantile.
With 12 cute categories to choose from (plus Best in Show!) — there's a place for every pup, no experience necessary! Every entry supports the kids at El Granada Elementary. Register now to join in the fun!
Pillar Point Harbor | Saturday May 16, 11am-4pm
HOUNDS IN THE HARBOR | AGENDA
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Opening Ceremony
11:30 AM - 12:40 PM | Dog Contests Round 1
11:30 Best Costume (Sandy Paws and The Muttley Krew)
11:40 Cutest Puppy (Pomponio Ranch)
11:50 Best Trick (A Well Adjusted Pet)
12:00 Sponsor/Raffle/Judge Break
12:10 Nicest Coat/Best Groomed
12:20 Best Youth Trainer (Klaws Paws and Hooves)
12:30 Highest Jumper small dog category
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | HALF TIME SHOW
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Adoptive Dog Parade
Live Music by Grace Mooney
1:30 PM - 2:40 PM | Dog Contests Round 2
1:30 Highest Jumper big dog category
1:40 Best Owner/Pet Look Alike (Coastside Allies)
1:50 Longest Stay (Coastside News)
2:00 Sponsor/Raffle/Judge Break
2:10 Most Unique Characteristic (The Dog House Bay Area)
2:20 Best Senior Dog (Marley and Me)
2:30 Best Adoption Story (Coastside Veterinary Clinic)
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM | Awards Ceremony
Mischief Maker (Sage Dog Training), Best in Show, Raffle Prize Winners
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | LIVE MUSIC
BEYOND THE ARENA
Hounds in the Harbor is a fundraiser for El Granada Elementary — and every ticket and raffle entry, or purchase at our booth goes directly to supporting our students. We just also happen to have lined up one seriously paw-some day at the harbor!
We've fetched together an incredible crew of dog-loving nonprofits, amazing small businesses, live local musicians to keep the tails wagging, and raffle prizes so good you'll be howling with excitement — plus seriously delicious Coastside food and drink vendors to keep you fueled all day. Here's what's waiting for you!
Paws for a Cause
Give a dog a home! Visit Dynamic Duo Dog Rescue and Pack Lyfe Rescue adoption booths and don't miss our half time Adopt-A-Dog parade!
Let your little ones practice their reading with therapy dogs at the Half Moon Bay Library and Paws For Tales booth with Peninsula Humane Society.
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Make Memories
Capture the perfect shot at the Dog Photo Booth with Marley and Me
Watch your pup come to life on canvas with live dog portrait painting by Kaae Kanno Art (click here to pre-order your portrait for pick-up at the event!)
Face painting by Pacific Face Painters - advance tickets only $8 ($12 on the day)!
Stop by the Doggy Kissing Booth with Sandy Paws Coastal Pet Care and The Muttley Krew
Bone Appétit!
Your favorite Coastside food and drink vendors will be on site and ready to fuel your day:
Re-Tail Therapy
Browse these paw-some vendors at the show!
Live Music and Games!
Local high schooler Grace Mooney is playing at halftime, and Half Moon Bay's Doug Barrett and the Deal Breakers will be playing us out with some bluegrass from 3-4pm.
Plus giant lawn games for the kids!
Lucky Dog Raffle
Buy your tickets on the day to win an amazing prize from one of our generous local businesses!
FUNDRAISING
The PTO manages to put on a whole host of extra-curricular enrichment for our students every year, filling the gaps where state funding is inconsistent - especially for the arts and physical education. Our biggest support comes from our engaged and incredibly generous local businesses. If you'd like to join them, keep reading! Check out more about what the PTO funds here!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CATEGORY SPONSORS!
Want to join the amazing local businesses and non-profits above and get your message in front of hundreds of dog-loving community members? Sponsor a competition category for just $200!
Category sponsors receive:
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A shout out from our MC during your sponsored category
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The opportunity to personally present the winner with their prize
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Social Media Promotion
Only three categories still available for sponsorship:
🦘 Highest Jumper — Small Dogs
🦘 Highest Jumper — Large Dogs
💅 Nicest Coat / Best Groomed
If you or your business would like to sponsor a category, please reach out!
BECOME A PACK SPONSOR!
Donate $500 to our school and get your business in front of hundreds of dog-loving visitors! Only 4 spots remaining and a banner printing deadline - don't miss out!
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3 x 5" stage banner
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On-site recognition by our MC
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Social media promotion
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Option of a vendor booth at the event
TOP DOGS APPLY HERE!
Be front and center with a top dog sponsorship!
Only 2 spots!
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3 x 5" stage banner
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On-site recognition by our MC
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Social media promotion
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Option of a vendor booth at the event
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Be our "best in show" prize presenter!
PAWS IN THE PARK 2025
Thank you to everybody and every doggy who came out to Paws in the Park and to our sponsors, partners and prize donors for making the first annual Paws in the Park such a success!
We were so excited to introduce the first Paws in the Park fundraiser in May 2025 as a fun event for our whole community to participate in! Lots of silliness and extremely lenient judging! We had refreshments, kids entertainment and prize drawings for the humans, and for the pups - a doggy glam booth and photo station!
We were so happy to work with all these amazing dog-loving Coastside businesses and non-profits to bring you this event. We were absolutely blown away by their enthusiasm and generosity - check them out below!
