Sit, Stay, Compete:
Canine Olympics is October 18, 2026!

Join us at Falling Springs Park in Versailles for an afternoon of dog-loving, family-friendly fun! Walk in the Alumni Parade, enter any of more than a dozen competitions, or simply bring a lawn chair and watch the fun. Plus local vendors, food trucks, and more! Read on!

Dogs must be leashed at Canine Olympics, and please remember that they will be encountering lots of strangers, kids, and other dogs – so they should also be vaccinated, dog-friendly, and child-friendly.

About the Event

When & Where

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Falling Springs Park by the Big Red Barn (map)
Registration opens at 12:00 pm
Blessing of the Animals at 12:30 pm
Games begin at 1:00 pm and run until approximately 5:00 pm

Activities

More than a dozen games for dogs to compete in, from athletic to silly! Gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded for each
Spectators welcome! Bring a blanket or some camping chairs to watch the games
Shop the Olympic Village vendors
Enjoy games and activities for kids (and big kids)
Bid in the silent auction
Visit food vendors
Try out the agility course (or play all day!)

Cost

Canine Olympics is free to attend!
Fee to compete: $10 for your first event, then $5 for each additional event
Handlers of competing dogs receive an event t-shirt as part of their first-event registration
Come prepared for any shopping and extra activities you might want to enjoy in the Olympic Village!

Colors

We change up our Canine Olympics logo colors each year to keep event shirts and programs interesting! This year’s colors are inspired by the crunchy leaves of fall. Here’s to cooler weather after a blazing hot summer!

The Games

Find your dog’s best event! Games are listed in the order in which they’ll take place at the event. Registration begins at noon, the Blessing of the Animals is at 12:30, and the games begin at 1:00 pm.

Blessing of the Animals

A blessing for beloved companions large and small. This event is free – no registration required! Just bring your dog into the ring at 12:30 pm.

Alumni Parade

We love our alumni! Show off your Woodford Humane adoptee with a walk around the ring. This event is free, but you do need to register so we can call your pet by name.

Best Trick

Have you taught your dog a really fun trick? Or maybe your dog taught you? We want to see it!

Dress Your Dog Dash

We’ll provide you with shorts, a t-shirt, and a bandana; you’ll dress your dog and race to the finish line! Dogs must finish fully clothed – the bandanas are yours to keep!

Distance Catch with Ball

This event requires two humans: one to toss and one to hold the leash. You’ll start up close and personal, and take a step back with each successful catch. Miss a catch and you’re out!

Distance Catch with Treat

This event requires two humans: one to toss and one to hold the leash. Dog’s not interested in a tennis ball? Try a treat instead! Same rules as the previous event, but you’ll toss a treat instead of a ball.

Rapid-Fire Cookie Toss

This event requires two humans: one to toss and one to hold the leash. Is your dog a treat-catching, treat-eating machine? You’ll have 15 seconds to toss treats, and the dog with the most catches wins!

NEW! Dog and Owner Lookalike

If you’ve ever heard that dogs and their owners start to look alike, and then looked at your dog, and then thought “…Yep” you just might be a winner! It’s a-ok to accessorize to show off how well you match your dog, but no costumes for this one. One dog and one owner per entry.

Most Loving Dog

Does your pooch love to cover you with kisses? For this event we’re looking for the smoochiest pooch in town!

Happiest Dog

For this event, we’re looking for any and all indicators of sheer puppy joy: tail wags, full-body wags, bounces, wiggles…you get the idea!

Hot Dog Splash

Bobbing for hot dogs! We’ll toss a chunk of hot dog into a tub of water and time how long it takes your pup to snatch it up.

Halloween Costume Contest: Youth

Kids 12 and under can enter their dressed-up doggy in this category! The kids don’t need to be in costume – it’s the dog’s costume that counts.

Halloween Costume Contest: Most Creative

The cleverest costumes will go to the winners’ podium!

I’ll Eat Anything!

Got a dog who eats the darndest things? Put that food-vacuum to the test! We’ll provide your dog with a plate of unconventional, but totally safe, food items to offer your dog. The one with the cleanest plate wins.

NEW! Obedience Challenge

If your dog aced Obedience 101, show off those skills in this elimination-style challenge! Our Games Judge will take you through a series of common obedience commands – if your dog misses one, you’re out!

Straight Dash

Seeking the fastest thing on four legs! the straight dash is simply a timed race where your dog can feed his or her need for speed. This event has two divisions: dogs 16″ and over, and dogs under 16″. Please note: a dog can compete in one division, not both.

Frisbee Catch

You’ve got one minute to toss the disc to your dog; we’ll award points for the number and distance of catches. Toss a disc, have your dog bring it back, and toss it again. Bring your disc or use ours – your choice.

Agility

Speed is good but precision earns the high score! Take your dog through our agility course of tunnels, hurdles, ramps, and more! If your dog has ever run an agility course before (even if it’s been a while) they belong in this event; if they have never run an agility course, sign up for “Beginner Obstacle Course” instead. This course will include weave poles, and your dog will be off leash. Please note: a dog can compete in either Agility or Beginner Obstacle Course, but not both.

The agility course will also be open throughout the event! Donate $5 to run it once, or $10 for unlimited play all day.

Beginner Obstacle Course

This event is for dogs who have never run an agility course before but are up for giving it the ol’ college try! The beginner course will include a lot of the fun obstacles from the Agility event, but without the weave poles, and dogs will be allowed to stay on leash. Please note: a dog can compete in either Agility or Beginner Obstacle Course, but not both.

Shop the Village

Village Vendors

Pet Goods & Services:

Makers & Small Biz Besties

Giveaways & Activities

Agility Course* by Best Friends Obedience
Dog Nail Trims* by Tiffany’s Pet Spa
Pet Care Kits from Quantrell Subaru
Puppy Painting Station*
Adopt A Balloon Dog*
Pet Portraits by Southern Drawl Arts
Toy & Bandana Giveaway by Woodford Humane
Silent Auction*
Fall Photo Booth
Kids Corner with yard games, temporary tattoos, prizes, and more!

*All proceeds from these activities support the animals at Woodford Humane!

Food & Snacks

Katie’s Happy Hot Dogs | Bert’s SpeakCheezy | Cloud Candy | 2 Ladies and a Kettle

Silent Auction

If you like a bit of adventure in your shopping, stop by the silent auction and see what you can snag! Whether there’s a bidding war or you get a great deal, all proceeds come right back to the animals at Woodford Humane. Bidding closes at 4:00 pm; check-out will open once all bid sheets have been collected.