Pismo Beach Corgi Fest- Sept 13th- Schedule of Events
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS HERE!
Saturday September 12th, 2026
PISMO BEACH CORGI FEST
10am-1pm
JOIN US On the beach directly in front of the vespera resort for the biggest corgi beach pawty the central coast has ever seen!!!
VENDORS | CORGI CONTESTS | MUSIC | PHOTO OPS and MORE
#corgis and #honorarycorgis all welcome
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
NO TICKET REQUIRED
10:30AM
Fetch FANATIC Contest
Is your corgi a FETCH FANATIC? The Fetch Fanatic Challenge is a timed fetch contest that takes place in the Main Arena. Corgi must grab and bring back the ball across a marked line, the corgi who fetches the most balls in 60 seconds is crowned THE FETCH FANATIC CHALLENGE WINNER!
To enter this contest show up at the Main Arena 10 minutes prior to the event- pre-registration NOT required
11:15AM
BEST MOMO
(aka CORGI BUTT) CONTEST
Get those momo’s in tip top shape for the BEST MOMO (aka Corgi Butt) Contest! Contest kicks off at 11:15 AM at the Main Arena! Winner takes home FURBULOUS PRIZES AND the coveted Best Momo BUTT trophy!!!!
To enter this contest show up at the Main Arena 10 minutes prior to the event- pre-registration NOT required
12:00PM
BEST CORGI
COSTUME CONTEST
Get those costumes ready, corgis & humans! ONE category, “Anything Goes”…solo corgis, multiple corgis or corgis/humans combo can participate. (Special bonus points for Pismo Beach themed entries!) 1st place GRAND PRIZES & TROPHY awarded! Bring your A-GAME, guys!!!
To enter this contest show up at the Main Arena 10 minutes prior to the event- pre-registration NOT required
12:30PM
”CHOWDER CHOMP” EATING
CONTEST
Corgis that love to eat- this ones for you! You’re going to love seeing these corgos go crazy- in the Chowder Chomp Eating Contest! A corgi-safe "clam chowder" breadbowl, filled with corgi-friendly ingredients like pumpkin, sweet potato, and dog-safe whipped cream (no actual clams!), paying homage to Pismo Beach's famous clam chowder. First corgi to chomp down all their “chowder” is the CHAMPION!
To enter this contest show up at the Main Arena 10 minutes prior to the event- pre-registration NOT required
The iconic light-up letters on the Pismo Beach Plaza are the perfect backdrop for our 2026 group photo! Standing 8 feet tall and stretching 65 feet long, these glowing letters have become one of the most recognizable landmarks in Pismo and the ultimate selfie spot. Just steps from Vendor Village and the beach, join us as we gather with all our corgis for an epic drone shot and group photo in front of the famous PISMO BEACH sign!
📸 Meet at the letters at 12:50 PM (next to Vendor Village, just 20 seconds from the sand). We’ll provide instructions for everyone and get our big group photo together!
12:50PM
GROUP PHOTo
at The Pismo Beach Letters
1:00 PM
END OF EVENT
VIP TICKETHOLDERS, see you and your corgis at 5pm at Seacrest Resort foR ThE Wine Tasting, PIZZA, CHARCUTERIE and CORG’CUTERIE PARTY!
Everyone else, We’ll See you Saturday October 24th, 2026 at Fall Corgi Beach Day in huntington Beach, CA!
Pismo Corgi Fest Parking (Saturday, September 12th):
Parking can be busy, and we always advise arriving early to scope out the best options. Here are the available parking spots near Pismo Beach Pier Plaza/Vespera Resort:
Paid Parking Lots:
Pomeroy and Hinds Avenues: Located at the base of the pier, this lot charges $3–$5 per hour.
Main and Dolliver: This lot charges $2–$4 per hour.
Pomeroy Avenue: Located between Price and Dolliver Streets, this lot charges $2–$4 per hour.
Street Parking:
There is street parking available in the areas of Pomeroy Avenue, Hinds Avenue, Stimson Avenue, and Price Street. There is free street parking throughout the city, up to about a 15-minute walk to the Pier Plaza/Vespera Resort.
