28th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest

About this event

The 28th annual Great PUPkin, presented by the nonprofit Fort Greene PUPS, billed as Brooklyn's largest and most outrageous dog costume contest. It's free to attend; registration is only required if your dog is competing. Judging starts at noon sharp on the Fort Greene Park stairs, judges pick favorites, and the audience decides the winner (7 Judge's Choice ribbons plus 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place). Contestants check in at the registration table by the Myrtle Avenue entrance from 11am and must be checked in by 11:45am or the entry is forfeited; bring your Eventbrite receipt and have your costume name ready. Contest entries are tax-deductible donations to Fort Greene PUPS, and late registration closes Mon Oct 19 at 11:30pm ET (it usually sells out earlier). Homemade, creative costumes encouraged. Subway: 4/5 to Nevins St or B/D/N/Q/R to DeKalb Av; parking is limited. Weather updates on Instagram @fortgreenepups.