Palos Verdes homes owners have a another opportunity to enjoy the beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden with their fur babies. This fun event is where beer festival meets dog parade at the South Coast Botanic Garden to become Dogtoberfest!
Back by pup-ular demand, Dogtoberfest is returning to the Garden for its third year this October—and it’s bigger, better and barkier than ever! Inspired by the beloved Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest, this one-of-a-kind event brings together dogs and their humans for a festive celebration filled with live music, beer and plenty of tail-wagging fun every Saturday and Sunday from October 10 through November 1, 2026.
In the park, you can enjoy a gorgeous walk in the Garden with your pup while you taste a variety of beers. This year’s Dogtoberfest features exciting new additions including a larger band with dancers, more Oktoberfest-inspired competitions, an expanded VIP Beer Tasting experience along the Pup Crawl and a VIP Dog ticket. Guests can indulge in Bavarian-inspired food and beer for purchase from Dottie’s at the Koi Pond and also sign up their pup to compete in dog races. With all of the festive decor and increased community seating, the Garden’s Upper Meadow will transform into a cheerful beergarten atmosphere that welcomes pups and people alike.
This great event is a timed ticket event with three time slots (morning, midday, afternoon) available for purchase. Each 2 hour time slot includes the same activities.
The price for admission for this dog walking event is $18/adult, $14/senior, $8/child 3-12, $5/and all dogs $7 each. Members are free. You also can purchase VIP tickets. For more information or to purchase admission tickets, click here.
To read my prior article on the South Coast Botanic Garden click here.
Photo courtesy of the South Coast Botanic Garden
