My husband and I don't own a dog (we have always had a least 2 cats), but I still couldn't resist to come to the event to take a peek at all the canine breeds attached by leash to their beloved owners.
Woofstock® (the registered name lol), has already set up tents of vendors selling all kinds of diffent goods and services for your pooch . Now if you're a dog owner, you might know Benny Bully's Pet Treats - they have placed themselves as the Official Dog treat of Woofstock. This year in 2024, they landed (via space ship?) for a weekend celebration that goes beyond the ordinary on June 22 & 23, 2024 from 10am-7pm, Sun: 10am-5pm.
Much to our dismay, it costs $20 per person, even if you don't come with a dog, and just want to blog the dogs :) I couldn't see any point in that, so we stuck around for an hour or so to watch others entering the Woodbine Park (located at the corner of Queen Street East, and Northern Dancer Blvd). This is not to be confused with Woodbine Beach on the other side of the Lakeshore Blvd near Lake Ontario. I say that because my husband insisted he knew where he was going and after 30 minutes of his stubbornness, he finally realized he was indeed in the wrong spot
By not paying $20 I kick myself now of course, but at the time it was early and not much was happening - but if you do want to check this out in 2025, be sure to bring your furry friend (s) for later in the day where they can engage in active sports like Benny Bully’s Bark 'n' Dash Lure Course and off-leash playtime.
There are several contests as well - The Stupid Dog Trick, Paws and Personalities, Best Costume, and Mr. & Ms. Canine Canada Pageant (which I heard the beginning of).
I took some photos of some of the contestants!
There were fashion shows on the agenda, yoga sessions, races like Puppy Prowl, Frenchie Flash, Weiner Dogs, Running of the Pugs, Rescue Run, and Chihuahua Chase. Engage in Woofstock Talks, including the much-anticipated Doggy Dating – Single Mingle Mixer with Toronto Dating Hub LOL!
I overheard some people talking about an obstacle course that was set up which will entail <-- okay that was bad, obstacle courses which let your dog sniff out treats! Sort of like an Easter Egg Hunt, Barn style.
Something adorable as well, even if you are not into alcohol, you can indulge in delicious food yourself from Food Truck culture and relax at the Woofstock® Licensed Lounge" with BarDog wine, Tito’s Hand-made Vodka, and Wooftinis.
So for $20, you get a pretty busy schedule of memory-making experiences included in the ticket price, there’s no better way to celebrate the bond between you and your pooch. I suggest you check this event next year, bring your own pooch or borrow a pooch for the day.
www.woofstock.ca.
