Poodle Day is an annual event in Carmel, California that unites poodle owners and lovers—and their furry companions—for a fun-filled day, which includes a parade for poodles, poodle mixes, and their human companions, off-leash beach play, as well as evening events that include cocktail parties and dinners. In addition to being one of California’s premier vacation destinations, Carmel consistently ranks as one of Dog Fancy’s top ten most dog-friendly cities in America.
The founders of Poodle Day started the event to:
- Showcase the family-friendly breed
- Bring people to the town of Carmel where they can enjoy their poodles at many locations for eating and shopping plus one of the most beautiful off-leash beaches in California
- Raise funds for Poodle Rescue
Proceeds from Poodle Day benefit NorCal Poodle Rescue, a haven for poodles and poodle mixes in need in Northern California and Southern Oregon since 1985. NorCal’s philosophy is to help poodles while enriching the lives of those who adopt them. To learn how to help poodles and poodle mixes in need, visit the NorCal Poodle Rescue’s website.
See the event website for details on event times and locations.