Best Pooch in the Noosk
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 10am-2pm
Winooski Farmers Market at 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski
Best Pooch in the Noosk is a fun, lighthearted contest where every dog is welcome! Proud pup parents bring their pooches to compete for titles such as Cutest, Looks Most Like Their Owner, Best Costume, Best Trick, and Worst Breath. The contest originated at the Winooski Farmers Market in 2017 and ran for two years before a hiatus, then returned in 2024 as a co-fundraiser for the market and local dog rescues.
We can’t welcome to welcome your furry friends at the market for a doggone good time!
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What's Going On
Schedule of Events
10:00–11:45 Contest Registration
11:30–1:30 Music from DJ Sonic Geography
12:00 Contest Begins, MC’d by Craig Mitchell
All day:
- Guest Pet vendors and organizations
- Dog Tug Toy making with Fun Factor Inc — take it home or leave it for a pup in need!
Guest Vendors
- For the Love of Dogs Vermont
- VT Dog Hiking Challenge
- SitMeansSit Dog Training Vermont
- Pasture Pet from Maple Wind Farm
Contest
The contest is a co-fundraiser for the Winooski Farmers Market and dog rescue, For the Love of Dogs Vermont! Let’s have some fun while supporting dogs and food access.
Registration: Register at the Judge’s Tent between 10–11:45am the day of the contest. Contest kicks off at noon!
Cost to Register: $20 per dog, cash or card
Categories: All dogs are automatically entered into all five categories: Cutest, Looks Most Like Their Owner, Best Costume, Best Trick, and Worst Breath.
Prize: TBA!
Meet Our 2024 Winners
Marty McFly
Cutest
Rory
Looks Most Like Their Owner
Bosco
Best Costume
Tank
Best Trick
Inka
Worst Breath
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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