tickets

Our judges will determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in four categories, including Scariest costume, Funniest costume, Judges Choice, and Team costume (dog and owner or dog and dog). Finally, the Best in Show will be determined from the three categories listed above.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category, will receive a trophy, and the 1st place winners will receive $100. The Best in Show winner will receive an additional prize of $250. 

Check-in starts the day of the event on Saturday, October 15th at 10:45am until 11:45am. If you arrive after check-in has ended, please check-in at the raffle table.

Wag Bags, full of goodies from our sponsors, are awarded to the first 50 people who purchase a ticket and register for the event. (Only one bag per family). Ticket sales start on Tuesday, September 6th at 8:00am for members of Golden Dog Adventure Co. and 9:00am for the general public.

Proceeds from the event are donated to Pope Memorial Humane Society located in Dover, NH to support the amazing work they do and care for animals at the shelter. 

Dover Dog Howloween is a community outreach and fundraising program co-produced by Greg West Photography (Sit.Stay.Smile. Pet Photography) located in Somersworth, NH and Golden Dog Adventure Co. located in Barrington, NH.

We welcome all breeds, abilities, and temperaments of dogs at this event. Please keep in mind that your dog may not be comfortable in this highly stimulating environment however. You know your dog better than anyone. This event is created to be safe, welcoming, and inclusive, but please don’t put your dog in a situation that would make them more nervous or anxious. We trust your judgement!

Yes, your intact dog is welcomed to attend this year’s event. 

The canine respiratory disease that veterinarians in our area are warning about is scary and we are just as concerned about the health and wellbeing of your dog as you are. 

This year’s event is limited to 200 tickets to allow plenty of room for people and dogs to socially distance.

Also, you will not find any water bowls for dogs to share. Please bring a bowl with you. The Golden Dog Adventure Co. booth will have water jugs available if you run out of water for your dog.

We also recommend that all participants limit dog to dog greetings without owner permission as well as dog to person greetings outside the immediate family.

In addition, it is highly recommended that dogs get the Bordetella vaccine before attending this event.

If you have any safety or health concerns, we recommend leaving your dog at home.

You can contact the Dover Dog Howloween Team at Boo@DoverDogHowloween.com and can expect a reply within 24 hours during business hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Since this event is a fundraiser for Pope Memorial Humane Society and because the event is rain or shine, ticket sales are final and there will be no refunds issued.

The best parking option in Dover, the day of the event, is the Orchard Street Parking Garage. The parking garage is paid parking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Spaces numbered 301 and higher are PERMIT PARKING ONLY. Daily users should park on floors 1 and 2 only.

Dog lovers are also welcome to the celebration at a reduced ticket rate of $5/person.