# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Goblins and ghoulies, candy corn and cornstalks, doggie costume contests and parades: It’s time for dogs to get a scary groove on and don the Halloween garb. 

The Annual Dog-A-Ween costume contest returns Saturday, October 25th to the Sarasota Farmers Market Halloween Festival. All proceeds benefit the Donte’s Den Foundation.  

Fee: $15 preregister here https://destinationdowntownsarasota.com/sarasota-dog-a-ween-costume-contest/

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th
9:00 - 9:45 AM REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN and get your entry number at Lemon Ave. & 1st Street Downtown Sarasota. 

Parking is available in Whole Foods Parking Plaza. Registration Address: 1451 1st Street Sarasota FL 34236

10 AM PARADE 
10:15 AM CONTEST 

RULES...
-- Dogs must be on a leash at all times
-- No retractable leashes allowed
-- Well behaved dogs please out of due caution and concern for safety
-- Have your dog go potty before arrival

When the contest is over, show off your pup in costume along Main Street, enjoy pet-friendly patios, indulge in sweet treats, and walk the beautiful Sarasota bayfront.

Hosted by the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association (DSEA).  Judges for the 2025 event include:

Marsha Panuce – Founder, Donte’s Den 
Jen Ahearn-Koch – Commissioner
Bob Harrigan – ABC 7 News
Tyler Butler – Out & About Sarasota

PRIZES INCLUDE:  TBA

#contest #dogcontest #halloween2024 #sarasota #trickortreat #locallove #events #costumecontest #downtownsarasota
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/sarasota-dog-a-ween-costume-contest/200027991645541
- **Event Categories**: contests, dog, halloween, parades, festivals, nonprofit, farmers-markets
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 420

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sarasota Farmers Market
- **lat**: 27.336387721257
- **long**: -82.540743428393
- **full address**: Sarasota Farmers Market, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5715, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest being held?
  - **A:** Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest takes place on Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am at Sarasota Farmers Market, 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5715, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest?
  - **A:** Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest is organized by Destination Downtown Sarasota.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sarasota DOG-A-WEEN COSTUME Contest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 420+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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