Chandler's dog lovers can plan a park outing with more than the usual walk this November.

Woofstock returns Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tumbleweed Park.

Admission is free, and the event takes place at 2250 S. McQueen Road.

The schedule brings pet-related vendors, activities and demonstrations together for a morning designed around dogs and the people who enjoy them.

A festival with several ways to take part

The announced attractions include a Chandler Police K-9 demonstration, agility activities, flyball and training demonstrations.

Pet adoptions, caricatures and other pet-focused offerings also appear in the event information.

That variety makes it possible to attend with an interest beyond shopping, whether you want to watch skilled dogs work or learn about local organizations.

Check the event page closer to November 21 for the final activity details rather than assuming every demonstration happens at the same time.

Choose a few priorities before arriving if you want to see something specific.

A relaxed visit may work better than trying to follow every activity, particularly when your dog needs breaks.

The photo contest starts sooner

The Puparazzi Photo Contest is scheduled to open Friday, October 16, with entries due Sunday, November 15, at 11:59 p.m.

It is open to Chandler residents and non-residents.

Entries must come from the original photographer, include at least one pet and be submitted digitally.

Only one photograph per individual is allowed, and businesses or professional photography are not eligible.

The rules allow cropping, red-eye correction and brightness or contrast adjustments, but prohibit added captions, illustrative elements and other alterations.

Keep the entry a photograph of your pet, rather than turning it into a graphic or an imagined scene.

Read the full requirements before choosing an image, including the stated image-quality standard.

The entry page is currently marked closed before the scheduled October 16 opening, so check again when submissions are due to begin.

Do not mistake an unavailable form on October 14 for a reason to miss the entire contest window.

Finalist photographs will be displayed at Woofstock for attendees to vote in the Pet Lovers Choice award.

The winner announcement is scheduled for November 24.

Think through the outing for your dog

A festival can be exciting for owners, but each dog's comfort with unfamiliar animals and a busy setting is different.

Consider that before deciding whether your pet should accompany you for the full morning.

Bring the supplies you normally need for an outdoor outing and give yourself a way to take a break.

Ask the organizer about current attendance rules and any activity requirements before assuming your dog can participate in everything.

The best plan is one your dog can enjoy, too, even if that means a shorter visit or watching a demonstration without entering an activity.

People interested in adoption can use the occasion to speak with participating organizations about their process.

An event appearance is a starting point for learning, rather than a guarantee that a particular animal will be available.

Photo-contest entrants may want to plan time for the finalist display even if they do not bring their own dog.

For families, agreeing on a meeting spot and a few favorite activities can make the morning easier to manage.

Free admission provides access to the festival, but individual vendor purchases may still involve a charge.

Check the current information if you want to volunteer, since volunteer arrangements have their own requirements.

The timely October step is preparing a photo entry, while the park celebration comes in November.

Save both deadlines and let the official rules guide your participation.

Whether you come for the dogs, the demonstrations or a neighborly morning outdoors, Woofstock gives Chandler a pet-centered date to anticipate.

Dogs pictured in Woofstock promotional imagery. Photo courtesy of City of Chandler; archival image, not the upcoming 2026 event.

More information

Woofstock activities and contest rules

Photo contest opening and deadline