Petapolooza | City of Pickering

Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Esplanade Park

Petapolooza brings together pet owners and enthusiasts within our community. It gives our community the opportunity to meet industry professionals, rescue groups, and others in the pet industry.

On Saturday May 10th, Petapolooza kicks off the beginning of our yearlong events and has grown to be one of the City’s largest outdoor events. Last years Petapolooza Pet Festival saw a record breaking attendance of over 4,000 people and brought in over $40,000 ($13,077 in donations from the day of).

Petapolooza is Animal Services largest fundraiser with all proceeds going towards building Pickering a permanent animal shelter and/or for the day to day care of animals housed at the shelter, including unforeseen medical costs.

Attractions to See

Exhibitors

Superdogs

Pets

and so much more!

Admission

Admission is a suggested $5 donation per person, with free admission for seniors 55+, children under 12, and pets.

All proceeds going towards building Pickering a permanent animal shelter and/or for the day to day care of animals housed at the shelter, including unforeseen medical costs.

Along with entertainment and vendor booths, there are plenty of giveaways and activities for the whole family!

Location

Esplanade Park, located off of Glenanna and Valley Farm Road in Pickering. View Google map

Event Lineup

You can expect to see around 4,000+ attendees, and over 80 exhibitors and rescue groups. There will be plenty of giveaways including pet bandanas, games, food samples, water stations for your pet, live entertainment for the whole family and more!

Event Schedule
Time	Details
10:15 am	Opening Remarks (at the Gazebo)
11: 00 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm	SuperDogs - Live action show for the whole family
12:00 pm	Pickering’s Pet Talent Show Calling all pets of every age and breed to showcase their unique talents. Whether your furry friend can do tricks, dance, or just look adorable, we want to see it! No experience necessary – just bring your pet and have fun! (at the Gazebo) Stop by the Who’s Walking Who booth by 11:45 am to sign up.
1:00 pm	Join Animal Services and the Pickering Public Library as highlight previous years authors and launch this years Tails of Hope Short Story Contest!
2:30 pm	Meet n’ Greet and Photos with Sparky the Fire Dog
All Day	Over 80 exhibitors and Rescue Groups, including: Stuffy Pet Hospital (Bring your favorite stuffed toy to the Sheridan Pet Hospital booth for a check-up) Pawtastik Prints (Sponsored by Pet Valu) Temporary Pet Colouring and Tattoos (Sponsored by Opaz) Durham Farm Connection Photo Booths Pet Caricatures Lure Course Food Trucks Games, Giveaways and so much more!

Confirmed Exhibitors

View the list of 2025 Confirmed Exhibitors

We always have a great line up of exhibitors. Check some of them out below.

ADR Pet Stores
Alisha.draws.pets
Amber's Apawthecary
American Brittany Rescue Inc
Aunties A's Pets
A's Pets Rescue & Rehabilitation
Barbie Dog Bus
Bark at the moon
BarkiesNGoodies
Belle Wood Equestrian Centre
Bullies In Need
Chance K9 Goods
Charlie's Retirement Home
Chase Away
Companions Choice Prebiotic + Probiotic
Crafted by two
DIBS Rescue Inc
Dalhousie Blue
Dogs Eat Dessert
Dogs n Crafters
Durham Region Emergency Social Services
Durham Region Waste Management
Earthtacular
FarmFetch
Fetch + Releash Dog Rescue
Fetching
Fluffy Feast
Full Circle Rescue
GP Canines
Greenwood Veterinary House Call Services
Harmony in Paws Canine Massage
Heidi's Plant Pups & Pottery
Heronview Raw and Natural
Iaggy Doggys
Indigipunk
Informed Pet Food
Invisible Fence Brand of Central Ontario and Durham Region
Just Raw Pet Food Inc.
Lillian Rose Art
Lulu’s Petwear
Marley's Pet Rescue
McRock’s
Momoji Pets
Muttmix
My Barking Bestie
Myco Pet
Natural Raw Dog Foods
Ontario Dog Groomers Association
Our Queens
Pamela Johnston Photography
Parks Canada
Pawda collars
Pawsitive Animal Wellness
Pickering Fire
Pickering Public Library
Pistachio’s Way natural dog treats
Pluto's Pure Delights
Politically Incorrect Pets!
Pupcare by Dani
PureWet Wipes
Purple Accent
Randy’s Rustic Garage
RuffnBites
Seoulful Boutique
Sheridan Veterinary Services
Smart Rescue
Snow Lion Pet Supply
Southern Connection Dog Rescue
Spay Neuter Initiatives Association
St. John Ambulance Pet Therapy
Tall Tails Studio
Tappy Toes Dog Co
Taylor the Dog Lady.
Texas Chihuahua Rescue Canada Inc.
The Animal Guardian Society
The Doggery
The Humane Society Of Durham Region
The Mak Shop
The Village Dog
Therapeutic Paws of Canada
Toe Beans Cat Cafe
TSP Wellness Co.
TucTucs
Veterinary Rehabilitation Centre of North Durham
Whisker of the Heart
White Bear Standing Creative

Partners and Sponsors Wanted

Do you share our vision for Responsible Pet Ownership? Help us get this important message out to our community. We have a variety of opportunities available to suit your needs. Check out our Sponsor Package below.

For further information please contact Lindsey Narraway at 905.420.4660 ext. 3501 or by email for more information.

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