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DOGTOBERFEST - 3rd Annual Pet Costume Contest and Adoption Event

 Over 50 Animal Rescue Groups from the Tampa Bay Area will have many different type of pets available for adoption, including what you’d expect: dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and a few surprise exotic pets.

Costume Contest Registration:  10:00am-12:00pm in Center Court. 

Judging:  10:00am-12:30pm in Center Court. 

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Awards Presentation:  1:30pm in Center Court. 

Grand Parade:  2pm or immediately following Awards Presentation beginning in Center Court.

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Pet Costume Contest Categories (Limit One):  Most Festive, Owner/Pet Look-A-Like, Cutest, Scariest, Best Homemade Costume, and Best Celebrity Look-A-Like

Category Prizes:  1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded in each category.  All entries will recieve a Dogtoberfest medal. 

Grand Champions:  Judges Choice Awards

All proceeds to benefit Animal Based Charities.

For more information, please contact Cat Crusaders.

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