Puptopia returns to Big Bear Lake for its third year at Veterans Park
Dogs and their people descended on Veterans Park on July 25 for the annual celebration of all things canine.
By Big Bear News1 min read
Big Bear Lake's beloved dog festival returned on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as the third annual Puptopia took over Veterans Park for a day of tail-wagging fun. Dogs of all breeds and sizes showed up alongside their owners for activities and socializing under the mountain sun.
The festival drew visitors from well beyond the valley. Daveana Meaux made the trip from Las Vegas with her two Shiba Inu dogs, Foxy and Rose — a sign that Puptopia's reputation is spreading beyond the San Bernardino Mountains.
What we don't yet know
The San Bernardino Sun's coverage of the event was limited to a photo-caption roundup, so key details could not be confirmed for this report. The headline accompanying the Sun's coverage referenced "thousands of dogs," but no official attendance figure was provided in the article. A full list of activities and vendors, any admission fee, and city or organizational involvement also remain unconfirmed.
Big Bear News is reaching out to event organizers for more information and will update this story when those details become available.
Want to share your Puptopia experience? If you attended the festival and want to share highlights, photos, or vendor information, contact Big Bear News so we can add your perspective to the story.
Sources (1)
- 1.Brave Big Bear News (via San Bernardino Sun)
It wasn't a scene from "Go Dog Go" playing out in Big Bear Lake on Saturday, July 25, it was the third annual Puptopia, held in the San Bernardino Mountains community.
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