Portland Saturday Market is teaming up with the Pacific Pug Rescue for a pug filled day!
Event Happenings:
Capture the moment of you and your Furry friend at our Happymatic Photobooth:
$1 from each photo strip purchased will support the Pacific Pug Rescue
WIN a $25 gift certificate to Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and a copy of the Portland Saturday Market Documentary DVD – A prized package valued at over $40
Bring your dog (yes any dog) down to the market and visit the red information trailer for your FREE raffle entry
11am - 11:30am: Pug Pageant
Register HERE
Cats out of the bag... or should I say the pug is! The theme for the 2025 Pugapalooza Pug Pageant is "Pugs on Vacation"
All Pugs and flat faced breeds are welcome to dress their best and enter this pugtastic pageant to compete to win the title of Peoples Choice, and Portland's Prettiest Pug! Winners will receive a gift basket filled to the brim with all the whimsical pug creations from Whatif Creations!
Joining us will be guest judges from Guardian Veterinary Clinic, Pioneer Animal Hospital, and Stephanie Domurat (Channel 8 news)
When: Please check in at the info booth no later than 10:45am, Pageant will begin at 11:00am
Where: Portland Saturday Market on our Main Stage
What: The theme is Pugs on Vacation, contestants will be judged on creativity, and uniqueness so get started now in creating a show stopping costume!
Who can Participate: All pugs, mixes, and flat faced breeds are encouraged to enter!
WIN a Pug Prize Package from Whatif Creations valued at over $70
Make purchases from any of our partnering vendors totaling $25
Partnering vendors will be marked with event logo
Take your receipts(s) to the red information trailer to enter
Sip, shop, and snack at all partnering vendors to support the Pacific Pug Rescue:
Make a Qualifying purchase of $25 or more for 2-hour parking validation at a Smart Park Parking Garage or FREE Tri-Met Hop pass
Alcohol Partners:
503 Distilling - Providing pugtastic prizes
Craft and Food Partners:
Whatif Creations - Providing pugtastic prizes