Popular Dock Diving Dog Event Splashes Back To North Fork

PECONIC, NY — Four-footed pooches will have the chance once again to show off their fine skills at the 2nd Annual North Fork Dock Diving Pet Festival and fundraiser.

Harbor Pet and Greenport Harbor Brewing Company have joined paws once again to host the event, which takes place on June 2 and 3, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., located at 42155 Main Road in Peconic.

"DockDogs® is the largest and most diversified presenter of dock diving Dog Performance Sports in the world. Blue Buffalo is the presenting sponsor and this weekend event will benefit the Guide Dog Foundation," organizers said.

For a schedule of event times, click here.

The North Fork went to the dogs last year as the first-ever dock diving dog event, with some high-flying, splashing action from adorable four-footed friends, took place before a delighted, cheering crowd.

In addition to watching the dogs compete, guests can enjoy pet vendors, pet experts — and brews, too.

Featured dogs at that event included Tango, from Long Island, who averaged a 22' jump into the pool and travels the country to compete at many DockDog events, a release said.

The pet friendly event is free for spectators.

"We wanted this event to benefit local organizations that mean a lot to us here on the North Fork and Long Island," said Kimberly Loper, owner of Harbor Pet in Greenport, last year.

"Our event will bring in businesses from all around the area, help support local and island-wide non-profit organizations and we'll get to see dogs fly through the air and splash in the pool," said Rich Vandenburgh, co-founder of Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, before the first competition.

A similar event took place in Westhampton Beach in 2016.

Lead photo by Gabrielle Stroup.

Video by Lisa Finn.