Puptopia Festival returns to Big Bear Lake

By: Roger Coryell

Puptopia

Photo by Visit Big Bear.

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Join us at Veterans Park in Big Bear Lake on Saturday, July 26, 2025, for Puptopia! This free, dog-centric extravaganza features agility courses, photo ops, live shows, a K9 Lounge, and more.

Bring up to two leashed pups per person and enjoy a day of tail-wagging fun. Learn more.

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