HOUNDS IN THE HARBOR
We are so excited to announce that Hounds in the Harbor, the 2nd annual dog show fundraiser benefiting El Granada Elementary, is happening on Saturday, May 16 at the harbor — and registration for contestants is now open! 🐶
Think your pup has what it takes? We have 13 categories of competition and a full day of fun including live music, games, food, beer, a dog photo booth, a dog kissing booth, face painting, a marker full of doggy vendor booths, an Adopt-A-Dog parade, and incredible prizes donated by Hometown Mercantile. This is going to be one of the best community events of the year!
BEYOND THE ARENA
Hounds in the Harbor is a fundraiser for El Granada Elementary — and every ticket and raffle entry, or purchase at our booth goes directly to supporting our students. We just also happen to have lined up one seriously paw-some day at the harbor!
We've fetched together an incredible crew of dog-loving nonprofits, amazing small businesses, live local musicians to keep the tails wagging, and raffle prizes so good you'll be howling with excitement — plus seriously delicious Coastside food and drink vendors to keep you fueled all day. Here's what's waiting for you!
Paws for a Cause
Give a dog a home! Visit Dynamic Duo Dog Rescue and Pack Lyfe Dog Rescue adoption booths and don't miss our half time Adopt-A-Dog parade!
Let your little ones practice their reading with therapy dogs at the Half Moon Bay Library and Paws For Tales booth with Peninsula Humane Society.
Re-Tail Therapy
Browse these amazing vendors at the show!
Make Memories
Capture the perfect shot at the Dog Photo Booth with Marley and Me
Watch your pup come to life on canvas with live dog portrait painting by Kaae Kanno Art (click here to pre-order your portrait for pick-up at the event!)
Face painting by Pacific Face Painters - advance tickets only $8 ($12 on the day)!
Stop by the Doggy Kissing Booth with Sandy Paws Coastal Pet Care and The Muttley Krew
Live Music and Games!
Grace Mooney is playing at halftime, and The False Bottom Band playing us out with some bluegrass from 3-4pm.
Plus giant lawn games for the kids!
Bone Appétit
Your favorite Coastside food and drink vendors will be on site and ready to fuel your day:
Lucky Dog Raffle
Buy your tickets on the day to win an amazing prize from one of our generous local businesses!
FUNDRAISING
The PTO manages to put on a whole host of extra-curricular enrichment for our students every year, and fill the gaps where state funding is inconsistent - especially for the arts and physical education. Our biggest support comes from our engaged and incredibly generous local business. If you'd like to join them, keep reading! Check out more about what the PTO funds here!
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR CATEGORY SPONSORS!
Want to get your business in front of hundreds of dog-loving community members? Sponsor a competition category for just $200!
Category sponsors receive:
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A shout out from our MC during your sponsored category
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The opportunity to personally present the winner with their prize
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Social Media Promotion
Only six categories still available for sponsorship:
👯 Best Owner / Pet Look Alike
🌟 Most Unique Characteristic
🦘 Highest Jumper — Small Dogs
🦘 Highest Jumper — Large Dogs
💅 Nicest Coat / Best Groomed
🧘 Longest Stay
If you or your business would like to sponsor a category, please reach out!
BECOME A PACK SPONSOR!
Donate $500 to our school and get your business in front of hundreds of dog-loving visitors! Only 4 spots remaining - don't miss out!
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3 x 5" stage banner
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On-site recognition by our MC
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Social media promotion
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Option of a vendor booth at the event
TOP DOGS APPLY HERE!
Be front and center with a top dog sponsorship!
Only 2 spots!
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3 x 5" stage banner
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On-site recognition by our MC
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Social media promotion
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Option of a vendor booth at the event
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Be our "best in show" prize presenter!
Paws in the Park 2025 Photo Gallery
Thank you to everybody and every doggy who came out to Paws in the Park and to our sponsors, partners and prize donors for making the first annual Paws in the Park such a success!
We were so excited to introduce the first Paws in the Park fundraiser in May 2025 as a fun event for our whole community to participate in! Lots of silliness and extremely lenient judging! We had refreshments, kids entertainment and prize drawings for the humans, and for the pups - a doggy glam booth and photo station!
We were so happy to work with all these amazing dog-loving Coastside businesses and non-profits to bring you this event. We were absolutely blown away by their enthusiasm and generosity - check them out below!
