Contests & Featured Events on the Veterinary Emergency Group Top Dog Main Stage
The Pet Contests at Bark in the Park™ are our most popular events year after year! Great prizes for First, Second, and Third place in each contest are donated by generous contest sponsors.
Pet-iquette
On the Veterinary Emergency Group TOP DOG Main Stage
The Look-Alike Contest brings out the best in dogs and their best friends and proves they really do look alike!
Dog-Costume Contest
On the Veterinary Emergency Group TOP DOG Main Stage
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Contestants put on their pet’s best look and enter to win. The competition is stiff; all contenders are welcome!
Happy-Dog Tail-Wagging Contest
On the Veterinary Emergency Group TOP DOG Main Stage
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The tail-wagging-est, friendliest dog wins this wag-off.
Bark in the Park 2025 Contest Sponsors
BOW WOW to the amazing 2024 Vendors and Sponsors who provided fabulous prizes for our First, Second, and Third Place Contest Winners! We’re still finalizing details for 2025, but stay tuned—exciting updates are coming soon. In the meantime, please visit the Vendors page to find and support your favorite vendors all year long!
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Anything's Pawsible Dog Training
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Aromas Dog
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Boulevard Bombs Foundation
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Chew-e&Tasty
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Cocoa & Onyx
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Coffee Companions Coffee Co
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Diamond Dogs Treatery
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Disco Dog
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Downtown Dogs
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earthbath
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Environmental Services-Communications
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German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California
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Gracie and Roccos Treats
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Kaykos Dog Shades
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Le Pawdrobe / Jak and Phil
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LITTLE BITS OF LOVE DOG TREATS
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Mango Blossom Apiary Local Honey
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Mikko's Choice
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Palo Alto Humane
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Pezzy Pets
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Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
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Sonny’s Pet Care Services LLC- Sonny’s Mobile Spaw
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Spot n Knot
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The Knotty Corgi
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TRIM Dog Grooming & Food
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Valley Painting Parties
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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Xochi’s Pawfections