Rottenest Dog Contest at the Emeryville Harvest Festival
Published on September 24, 2025
This fun and free competition celebrates the spooky, silly, and downright outrageous—featuring canine creativity at its best. Costumes are optional and can be scary, hilarious, or just plain adorable.
Whether you're dressing up your pup solo or planning a matching look, there's a category for everyone.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Festival Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Huchiun Park, Emeryville
Contest Times: To Be Announced
Contest Categories
• Funniest Costume: The most creative and hilarious outfit that makes everyone laugh.
• Goofiest Personality: For the pup with silly, lovable antics that brighten the day.
• Spookiest Pooch: The creepiest, crawliest, most totally paw-some monster around.
• Scruffiest Coat: Fur so wild, it looks like they rolled through a pile of crunchy fall leaves (and loved it).
• Best in “Boo”: The ultimate rottenest dog with the perfect mix of charm and mischief.
Additional Info
This is your dog’s time to shine—or haunt. Bring your creativity, sense of humor, and festive spirit to one of the most beloved (and barked-about) events of the year.
To register, please visit Rottenest Dog Contest