9th Annual Ugly Dog Contest (Jo's Red River)
Date & Time
Sun Oct 25 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Jo's Coffee – Red River | Austin, TX
Details
Things are about to get ugly in a very, very adorable way. It’s time again for the 9th Annual Ugly Dog Contest at Jo’s Red River.About this Event
Does your furry friend have that interesting aesthetic that you just couldn't resist? Are you totally obsessed with all things costumes? Or do you think your dog is simply the best?
If you said yes to any of the above - then we want you! Join us for the 9th Annual Jo's Ugly Dog Contest on October 25th from 11 am to 1 pm. Each winner will win big prizes and, better yet, all funds raised will go to help support animals at Emancipet.
Enter your dog in one or all of the categories below:
- Contest #1: Ugly Dog Contest
- Contest #2: Best Costume
- Contest #3: Best in Show
Supporting Emancipet
This year’s Ugly Dog Contest proudly supports Emancipet, a nonprofit on a mission to make high-quality veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone.
There are a few ways to get involved: enter your pup in the contest, make a donation, or purchase votes for your favorite contestant. Donations and vote purchases benefit Emancipet and help make veterinary care more affordable and accessible for pets and the people who love them.
Low Cost. Big Heart.
How to Enter
To enter the competition, purchase your $5 entry fee (1 per dog) and 100% of the proceeds go to Emancipet! Entry deadline is Oct. 11th and make sure to email your dog's entry photo to Chuck Wylie at [email protected].
Don't forget to get your friends to RSVP to attend the event on October 25th where we will crown the winners!
Just Want to Be a Spectator?
Join us for live music, face painting, paw-some vendors, and an adoption event. The fun will start at 11 am and the runway show will begin at 12 pm. Vote early and often for your favorite contest at any Jo's location. Votes are $2 a piece and all proceeds go back to Emancipet!
For questions or information on vending opportunities, please reach out directly to the Emancipet Events Team at [email protected].
Want to Be a Vendor?
We’re looking for local vendors to join us for this year’s Ugly Dog Contest!
Interested in participating? Send us an email at [email protected] for more info and to apply.
Event Location
Jo's Coffee – Red River, 1000 East 41st Street, Austin, United StatesTickets & Booking Details
USD 0.00 to USD 7.77
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