Mark your calendar for Paws in the Park!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12 - 4 pm
Montgomery County Agricultural Center (County Fairgrounds)
501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Md.
Use the Perry Parkway entrance across the street from Veterinary Referral Associates.
Dogs and their people love Paws in the Park, and return every year for the fun! We’re excited to be back at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center (Fairgrounds) in Gaithersburg, with plenty of activities in store:
Entertainment, vendors, food, music, K-9 agility competitions, contests and games for dogs and people, and of course, the dog walk at 2 pm!
New this year!
Wet Whiskers Dunk Tank- take aim and raise funds for MCHS!
Doodle Den- People and pet caricatures
Get started today:
Fundraise for MCHS:
Start today with your own fundraising page!
Purchase online admission and agility course tickets now!
Online ticket sales will close Friday, May 15th, at 5 pm.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
PLEASE NOTE: retractable leashes are not permitted at this event.
Proof of rabies vaccination for K-9 companions required (snap a photo with your phone).
$20 online registration
$25 in-person registration
Kids 12 and under and dogs are free
PLEASE NOTE:
*501 Perry Parkway will be the only Fairgrounds entrance open for Paws in the Park. This is the entrance across the street from Veterinary Referral Associates (VRA). The entrances on Chestnut St. and Dalamar St. will be closed.
Thank you to our sponsors:
