After welcoming more than 1,500 community members to our Grand Opening Festival in October 2024, we’re excited to bring the celebration back — and make it an annual tradition on our beautiful Encinitas campus.

Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the human-animal bond and the compassionate community that makes our work possible.

Enjoy a Kid’s Zone, food and drinks, live music, a beer garden, cake walk, pet-related vendor booths, an Opportunity Drawing, and more.

Admission is free. But RSVP!!!!
Everyone who signs up in advance will be automatically entered to win an amazing prize package valued at over $300.

PLUS… the first 50 guests to arrive will receive five complimentary drawing tickets. 

Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome (maximum two per household). See below for full event details, vendor and sponsor highlights, and important event-day information!