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Sep 12 2025 to Sep 14 2025
All Day

Woof woof, pawesome pups!

Get those tails wagging at the second annual Paws in the Peaks Festival — a weekend full of paw-fect fun at Sun Peaks!

Save the date! Here are just a few of the activities you can look forward to:

  • Pamper and Patio Time: Get belly rubs and enjoy some patio treats. Ahh!
  • Shop Till You Drop: Sniff out cool toys, tasty treats, and fancy clothes.
  • Doggie Corral: Check out the adorable new puppies at the Mountain Man Adventure Tours corral. Aww!
  • Pup Parade, Presented by Engel & Völkers and Araya Law: Dress up, wag your tails, and strut your stuff! Bark then take a stroll throughout the Sun Peaks village for your chance to win best dressed.
  • Photo Fun: Pose with your humans for cool photos to remember the weekend.
  • Luxury Stay: Enjoy comfy hotels where you can sleep on custom dog beds with evening turn-down dog treats on the pillows.

 

Saturday, September 13
TimeEntertainmentLocation
9:00am - Welcome reception at the Village Stage

11:00am - Depart, cruise through the Stroll to Sun Peaks Centre Stage

11:15am - Strut your paws for the Engel & Völkers MC and Celebrity Judge Panel

11:30am - Prizes
 

Pup Parade, Presented by Engel & Völkers  and Araya Law
Costumes encouraged but not required.

Categories include:

  • Best in Show
  • Most original dog costume
  • Best coordination of owner and dog costumes
  • Best dog trick for judges
  • Waggiest tail
  • Cutest puppy
  • Most dignified senior
  • Loudest dog

FREE REGISTRATION

Village Stage to Sun Peaks Centre Stage
9:00am to 11:00am
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Grand Heart Moments – Riverhouse Rescue
Join us in celebrating the joy animals bring to our lives while supporting Riverhouse Rescue, a local dog rescue organization dedicated to finding forever homes for pups in need.

Puppies and Pastries
9:00am to 11:00am

Puppies and Pints
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Mantles Patio, Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
10:00am to 4:00pmVendor Village
Shop Till You Drop: Sniff out cool toys, tasty treats, and fancy clothes in our pet-centric Vendor Village
Sun Peaks Centre Stage
12:00pm to 2:00pmBark-B-Q Reception
Join us post parade for a community ‘Bark-B-Q, Presented by Araya Law, and Engel & Völkers by donation, in support of PAD’s and BC SPCS Kamloops
Sun Peaks Centre Stage
10:00am to 4:00pmPacific Assistance Dogs Society Puppy Rest Stop
Join us in the PAD’s Puppy Rest Stop, and help us raise and name a Sun Peaks litter of PAD’S Superhero pups!
Sun Peaks Centre Stage
11:00am to 3:00pmMountain Man Adventure Tours Doggy Corral 
Visit the sled dogs and puppies
Valley Trail near Sun Peaks Centre Stage and Community Park
5:00pm to 7:00pm
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Movie Night
Presented by Bosley’s Valleyview, with all donations in support of the BC SPCA Kamloops.
5:00pm - DC League of Super Pets
7:00pm - Hotel For Dogs
 
Sun Peaks Centre Stage
Sunday, September 14
TimeEntertainmentLocation
9:30am to 1:30pmSun Peaks Market Day
Shop Till You Drop: Sniff out cool toys, tasty treats, and fancy clothes at select vendor booths.
Village Stroll
Pet Friendly Patios and Menus
TimeFeature Menu if availableLocation
Daily from 10:00am to 10:00pmWater available5Forty Café & Cantina
Daily from 8:00am to 9:00pmWater availableCahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom

Friday and Saturday
11:00am to 9:00pm

Sunday 
11:00am to 6:00pm

Water available
Pup 'Ice Cream' Cones
Chez Joe poutine
Daily from 11:00am to 9:00pmWater availableMasa's Bar+Grill
Daily from 7:00am to 10:00pmWater availableMantles Restaurant & Lounge
Friday to Sunday
2:00pm to 10:00pm
Water available
Paw-nut Butter Dog Treats
Mo's Dog Cookie
Bark-uterie Board
Ask your server about their Pup of the Month photo contest.
Morrisey's Public House
Friday and Saturday
11:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am to 10:00pm
Water availableMountain High Pizza
Daily at 4:30pmWater available Powder Hounds
Friday to Sunday
7:30am to 5:00pm
Water available
Free Dog Biscuits
Vertical Café 
Places to Purchase For your PUP
TimeItems availableLocation
9:00am to 8:00pmDog food, treats, bowls, and more!Blue Bird Market

 

Event Information

Parking

  • Available in surface lots P2 and P5.
  • Accessible parking is available in the Village Day Lodge lot, with permit.

Event Guidelines

  • No alcohol permitted.
  • Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.
  • Entertainment is subject to change.

Guest Services

  • Public washrooms are located in the Village Day Lodge.
  • Seating is not provided; guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs.

Notice of Filming and Photography

By attending this event, you enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording.


Thank you to our event sponsors:


  Engel & Volkers          
  

 OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL
  

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