Saturday August 29, 11am – 7pm
STRACHAN LINEAR PARK

Puppy Dog Picnic!

Join us for downtown Hamilton’s first festival for dog lovers

vendors sponsorship

A community picnic designed for you, your dog, and your dog’s friends

We’re taking over Strachan Linear Park and turning it into a dog-friendly village fete. Picture local vendors, yummy eats, fun and games, photo ops, prizes and more…alongside 80 dog-friendly picnic blankets (that you can reserve for free!)

Strachan Linear Park, Saturday August 29, 11am – 7pm

Wanna go on a picnic?

Meet neighbours, make friends, and celebrate dog-friendly spaces and community – with Hamilton’s pups as a natural ice breaker!

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A cute dog licking its lips, eyeing a sandwich on a sidewalk. Perfect for pet and food-themed content.
Vendors

We’re looking for yummy eats, dog treats, programming & more

Apply
Playful dog in a vibrant scarf enjoying a sunny day at the park.
Sponsors

Celebrate Hamilton’s pups & help make our picnic bigger and better

Sponsorship package
Visitors & groups

Book a free picnic spot for yourself – or host a larger meetup!

Reserve your free spot
Adorable Labradoodle puppy being held in a lively outdoor setting with people.
Volunteers

Want to help us launch Hamilton’s cutest summer event?

Register your interest

How does a Puppy Dog Picnic work?

  • Book your free spot on Eventbrite. We provide the blanket & a stake for tying up your pup
  • Choose a spot near your friends, or book multiple blankets for your group. Contact us to host a larger meetup at our picnic
  • Enjoy dog-friendly activities & vendor treats for you and your pup – or just chill on you blanket!
  • Stay cool and hydrated with our water station

Saturday August 29, 11am-7pm,
Strachan Linear Park

(Strachan St E between Ferguson Avenue & John Street)

Food vendors

In the circular loop at Strachan E near Ferguson

Pet vendors /Activities

Strachan & Mary (By Mary St Pedestrian Bridge)

Free Picnic spots

In the park between John & Ferguson. Reserve in advance here!

  • Adorable Pomeranian resting on a picnic blanket outdoors with a basket nearby.
Join us!

Book a free picnic blanket spot for your group, and enjoy our vendors and activities!

Check out our Instagram to learn all about the vendors and fun we have in store. Ready to book your free spot? Head over to Eventbrite!

Vendors & Activities
Book a free group picnic spot
Our Sponsors, partners & volunteers

Thank you for your support!

Puppy Dog Picnic 2026 is made possible by the City of Hamilton’s Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant, as well as support from partners, sponsors and volunteers.