The Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest is Brooklyn’s largest and longest-running dog competition! The 27th edition will take place at the bottom of the Fort Greene Park monument stairs. Spots are limited and sell out, so make sure you register early. No walk-up, on-site registration will be available. As always, the show is free to watch. 

The Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest takes place Saturday, October 25 starting at noon.

Rain date: Sunday, October 26. Stay in Fort Greene Park after the contest for Halloween Fest!

Register and get tickets here.

Your entry fee is a tax-deductible donation to Fort Greene PUPS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your receipt will serve for tax purposes. Thank you for your support!

After preregistering, you will receive a receipt, which you should print or bring on your phone to check in starting at 11:00 a.m. on the day of event.

IMPORTANT: If you do not check in at the registration table located at Monument Plaza (top of stairs) by 11:45 a.m., your entry will be forfeited. Judging of all entrants begins at the bottom of the monument stairs at 12pm sharp!

The PUPkin is FREE to attend - registration is ONLY required if your dog is competing!