Calling all pet owners!

Grab your furry friends and join us for a day filled with excitement, laughter, and adorable pets.

This is your chance to show off your beloved companion.

Win Waxahachie bragging rights in one of our fantastic categories.

Don’t miss out on this pawsitively awesome event!

REGISTRATION: Register online at stemeducationgarden.org  OR on-site between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the event day.

Registration is limited to the first 50 contestants. 

Location: Singleton Plaza 200 N. Rogers Street Waxahachie, Texas

WINNERS:  announced at 11:45 a.m. at the main stage in Singleton Plaza

CONTACT INFORMATION:  Call: Jeanee Smiles 214-725-5388

Sponsors

DATE:  Saturday, Oct. 4, during the ODDFEST Festival 2025

TIME:   Parade of Pups begins at 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION:  College Street Pub  210 N. College Street  Waxahachie, Texas

ENTRY FEE: $ 10.00 per contestant *online website discount or $ 20.00 on-site registration.

(website: stemeducationgarden.org – Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or CASH on-site)

CONTACT:   Call: Jeanee Smiles 214-725-5388 or Email: stemgardeninfo@gmail.com

CATEGORIES:

Oddest Pup – Overall Grand Champion             Sponsor:  Odd Fellows Lodge #80 

Historic Pup – Oldest Dog                                        Sponsor:  Historic Waxahachie, Inc.

Meatiest Pup – Largest Dog                                     Sponsor:  Hooser Custom Meats     

Puppiest Pup – Youngest Dog                                 Sponsor:  Pup Patrol Pet Services

Diggin-est Dog – Dog most likely to dig               Sponsor:  J&K Excavation, LLC.

Toughest Pup – Strongest Dog                                Sponsor:  VCA Desoto Animal Hospital #561

Politest Pup –  Most well-behaved dog                Sponsor:  Edward Jones, Paul Colwell        

Spiciest Pup – Dog with the most attitude         Sponsor:  Meat Church BBQ Supply Co.

Sweetest Pup – Most delightful dog                      Sponsor:  Ewe 2 Yarn

Country Pup – Most Country-dawg                        Sponsor:  James Hearon Construction Co.

SPREAD THE WORD! Don’t miss this wag-tastic event! Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family to cheer on your furry companions. Let’s make this year’s Pup Crawl the best one yet!

DISCLAIMER:  Please ensure all pets are leashed or in appropriate carriers. Proof of rabies certification is required. Owners are responsible for their pet’s behavior during the event. We reserve the right to remove any disruptive pets for the safety of our contestants and participants.

Sponsored by #80 Odd Fellows & Rebekah Lodge

College Street Pub

Proceeds benefitting the Next Generation Education STEM Garden Program

Would you like to help but can’t make the event. Please make a small contribution below.

Sponsors