You’ll find a full day of activities and treats for the entire family – including Fido! From educational advice, to contests, to live entertainment, WAG! is a FREE, fun and convenient way to learn about what’s new, what’s popular and what’s best when it comes to you and your canine companions.

Take A Bow-Wow Stage
Presented by Subaru

11:30 a.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by Concessions by Cox (for our human pals only)

12:00 p.m. alive! Top Dog Contest, sponsored by Columbus alive! (registration for the Noon contest beings at 11:00 a.m.) See below for additional information.

1:00 p.m. “Dressed to the Canines” Fashion Show & Accessories, presented by Moochie & Co.

2:00 p.m. Dog Training Tips with Stephen Sharrock of the Canine Social Club

3:00 p.m. alive! Top Dog Contest, sponsored by Columbus Alive! (registration for the 3:00 p.m. contest beings at 1:00 p.m.) See below for additional information.

4:00 p.m. Ask The Vet with Dr. Mike Reidelbach of Grandview Animal Clinic

Special Activities
All Day Long

12:00 p.m. Dock Diving Fun presented by Buckeye DockDogs

12:30 p.m. Captivating Disk Demonstrations and Freestyle Performances presented by Southern Ohio Flying K9s

1:30 p.m. Dog Agility Demonstrations presented by Columbus All-Breed Training Club

2:00 p.m. Dock Diving Fun presented by Buckeye DockDogs

2:30 p.m. Captivating Disk Demonstrations and Freestyle Performances presented by Southern Ohio Flying K9s

3:30 p.m. Dog Agility Demonstrations presented by Columbus All-Breed Training Club

4:00 p.m. Dock Diving Fun presented by Buckeye DockDogs

alive! Top Dog Contest
Presented By Columbus Alive!

If your lab is smart enough to work in one…
If your yorkie is better dressed than most humans…
If your pooch shares the same puppy eyes as you…

You may be partial, of course, but if your pup stands out from the pack, be sure to participate in the alive! Top Dog Contest.

Contests take place at 12:00 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m.
at the “Take A Bow-Wow Stage”

Registration for the 12:00 p.m. contest takes place from 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Registration for the 3:00 p.m. contest takes place from 1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Contest categories include:
• Most Stylish (best dressed, most bling, best hair)
• Most Athletic (highest jump, best flip, fastest)
• Most Vocal (best bark, longest howl)
• Most Talented (best trick)
• Doggie/Owner Look-A-Like
• Ugliest Dog

Win Great Prizes!