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Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Interested in Vending at Dog Day of Summer?
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About Dog Day of Summer
This one has gone to the dogs! Celebrate our four-legged friends Saturday, August 17th, 2024 11AM-4PM with an afternoon of pet-friendly vendors and activities. Don't have a dog? Don't fret! This is a family-friendly event for four and two-legged guests!
*This is not a street closed event*
Puppy Park & Agility Course
Peanut Butter Puppy Paint
Canine Caricatures with Dan's Toonz
Raffles & Giveaways
Dog Day Photo Booth
11AM-4PM - Puppy pool party, giveaway bags to first 50 customers, Brixxy & Co. Bandana pop-up, pet food vendors, pet photography, and more.
11AM-1PM - Doggie Bandana and Tank Top Dye Activity ($10-$15)
1-4PM - Paw Print Activity where pups will leave a permanent paw print on Pet-Friendly’s planters. All participants will receive a 10% coupon on their next purchase.
11AM-4PM - The store will unveil a new butterfly selfie mural in the play yard. All day pool party feat sprinklers, toys, free pup cups, and samples of new dog beers, wines, and seltzers.
At Bark Social:
1 - 3PM - Pet Portrait Painting! No artistic ability or experience is required. Each canvas will be pre-sketched. Pre-registration is required here.
11AM-4PM - Pet-friendly ball pits, bubble machines, glamour shots, and more on Conarroe St.
At Bark Play Love:
11AM-4PM - Giveaways, swag, & more!
At Walk this Way:
11AM-4PM - Giveaways, swag, & more!
And more!
All Canines
The Animedic (hosting ice cream pup cups)
Char and Whiskers
Lovable Lucy
Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency
The Ruff House Dog Center
The Sparkly Puppy Butt
Mark’s Happy Pets
The Laurels
Alisan Road Mercantile
Scenthound
Sweet Nostalgia Scents
Philadelphia Paws & Claws
M&M Mobile Bar
Milo's Way
Paws n Boots
And more!
Chabaa Thai Bistro
Cresson Inn Manayunk
Lucky's Last Chance
Mia Ragazza
The Goat's Beard
Yanako
And more!
Visitors Info & Map
Where can I park?
All lots will be open
How do I get there?
Driving: There are two exits off of I-76 that take you into Manayunk: Exit 338 (Belmont Ave/Green Lane) and Exit 340A (Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive).
Public Transportation: You can ride SEPTA right into Manayunk. For schedules and fare rates, contact SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 or on the web at www.septa.org for more information.
- SEPTA Regional Rail - Manayunk/Norristown Line
- SEPTA Bus Route 35 - Manayunk/Roxborough Loop
- SEPTA Bus Route 61 - 9th & Market/Manayunk
Trail Directions: Stay active and eco-friendly by biking to Dog Day of Summer! Take Kelly Drive from Center City or the Schuykill River Trail from all parts of the Philadelphia region, or visit the Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for more details and biking maps.
Press Information
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Sponsorship Information
Do you want to get your business in front of Manayunk event visitors? Learn more about sponsoring Manayunk events by emailing Joan Denenberg at for more information.
2023 Event Sponsors
List of local businesses carrying sponsor beer coming soon!
