One week before Dragon Con makes its triumphant return to Downtown Atlanta, Woodruff Park will host an opportunity for metro-Atlantans and their four-legged friends to get in on the cosplay fun.
 
Doggy Con 2021 will feature a pet costume pageant emceed by local media maven Mara Davis and judged by costume designer and cosplayer Yaya Han, Atlanta City Councilmember Amir Farokhi, local artist Catlanta aka Rory Hawkins and dog Instagram influencer Super Murph the French Bulldog.
 
The event will also feature a vendor village of dog-centric goods, face painting, a green screen photo booth, a crafts station, food trucks (including one for dogs) and plenty of pup culture. Food vendors include Refuge Coffee, The Cereal Lab and Mocha Pops. Doggy Con will take place on Woodruff Park’s Main Lawn at 91 Peachtree St NW this Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
 
Atlantans are invited to pay homage to one of the world’s largest pop culture conventions while competing for drool-worthy prizes. From Harry Pawter to BatDog and Robin, there’s room for everyone at Doggy Con.
 
Contestants can compete for recognition in six categories: Best in Show; Best Doggy/Human Dynamic Duo; Best Character Cosplay; Biggest “Aww” Factor; Best Small But Mighty Pup; and Best Big Buddy. Prizes include a five-day membership to Dragon Con, gift baskets from Whole Dog Market and goodies from several of the event’s vendors.
 
Registration is required to participate in the Doggy Con pageant, and all proceeds will directly support the construction of a future WoodRUFF Park dog park. Register online for $20 by August 26 or register onsite at the event for $25. For those who wish to attend as a spectator, admission is free.
 
Doggy Con At-A-Glance Details and Schedule
Doggy Con is a rain or shine event
Where: Woodruff Park Main Lawn, 91 Peachtree St NW
When: Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Bib pick-up for costume pageant (walk-up registration also available)
10:00 a.m. Pageant and prize ceremony
11:00 a.m. Yappy hour social time and vendor fair on the lawn
 
For complete event details and event registration, visit www.WoodruffPark.com.
 
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