Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun on Saturday, October 18 at The Presidio of San Francisco on the Civil War Parade Ground!

Join us for DogFest Bay Area 2025, a milestone event celebrating 50 incredible years of Canine Companions! Enjoy a day full of fun, joy and a deep commitment to our mission of providing expertly trained service dogs to individuals with disabilities free of charge.

DogFest is a family-friendly and pet-friendly event open to everyone! While there’s no fee to register, we encourage all participants to join the fun in raising funds so that we can provide more service dogs to those who need them.

Location:
The Presidio of San Francisco Civil War Parade Ground
Graham St, San Francisco, CA 94129

Click here for event schedule and information

• Exciting Activities: Enjoy food and drinks, activities, crafts for people and pups, meet adorable future service dog puppies and participate in our annual canine costume contests!
• Vendors: There’s something for everyone, both humans and dogs, thanks to our fantastic vendors. Get ready to shop!
• Live Entertainment: Enjoy music from a local DJ, hear from Bay Area locals and meet their life-changing service dogs and watch our annual canine costume contests!

Let’s make DogFest Bay Area a memorable celebration highlighting 50 years of enhancing independence. Your participation and fundraising efforts help us continue to provide life-changing service dogs to those in need.

Here are some ways YOU can get involved this year...We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

At Canine Companions, we’re at the forefront of the service dog industry, dedicated to enhancing the independence of our clients through our expertly trained service dogs. Since our founding in 1975, we’ve provided service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, as well as facility dogs to professionals in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings—all at no cost to our clients.

Our commitment is unwavering: every dog and follow-up service are  provided at no charge, ensuring that individuals and organizations can focus on the life-changing impact of our  extraordinary dogs without financial barriers.

“Ava has completely blossomed. She’s more willing to use her muscles, and I think it’s because of the bond she has with Service Dog Hawaii. If she needs help, she can ask Hawaii, not mom, dad or one of her brothers,” says Ava's mom, Cynthia. “It’s like a weight has been lifted off all of our shoulders, because I know that she has a connection with her dog. Hawaii brings hope to Ava and motivates her.” Cynthia continues, “The amount of change and hope that Canine Companions has brought to our family and will bring to other families – it’s priceless.”

When you raise funds through DogFest, you directly contribute to this mission and help provide the gift of enhanced independence to those we serve. Your efforts make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the country.

Get started now and make a difference!

Click here to learn more about this important cause and how your support is vital.